Old Lady Cactus | 20+ seeds | Mammillaria Hahniana

Please find for sale 20+ fresh seeds for Old Lady Cactus (Mammillaria Hahniana) - a pretty and low maintainence flowering cactus for even the smallest of homes

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This cactus is now fairly rare in its native Mexico due to human development. It is however a very popular and easy to grow cactus for indoor growers the world over as well as as an outdoor feature specimen for those with hot sunny climates.

It is fairly quick growing at first; then the growth rate slows down. Like most cacti they're drought tolerant and need very little care and attention to grow well. Not enough sunlight and over-watering are common mistakes. When handling, it's best to use gloves to protect your hands from the prickly spines.

• Germination Guide 
  Prepare a seed tray or individual pots with a moist, gritty, free-draining compost. Gently firm down and level the surface.
• Scatter your mixed cactus seeds over the surface, taking care not to sow them too thickly
• Potting mix should be moist but not wet
• Gently sprinkle a thin layer of vermiculite or fine grit over the seeds, covering the whole surface of the compost.
• Leave the pot in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill, loosely covered with a clear plastic bag to preserve soil moisture.
• Seedlings will develop within a few weeks.
• Remove the plastic bag and water when the compost becomes dry, but spray the surface with water regularly, to keep it moist.
• Transplant / pot on the seedlings carefully the following spring using seedlings to avoid the spikes
• Fill around the seedling with compost and water well. Add more compost if necessary and then use the spoon to arrange gravel around the seedling. Keep in a sunny spot such as a windowsill, and pot on as and when you need to.
• Allow the compost to dry out completely over winter to reduce the risk of rot.