Description: spiny geophytic cactus with solitary (or sometime branching) stems rising barely above ground level (in habitat)
and toothed leaves that are arranged in rosettes at the top of the trunk
as it can lead to burnt roots or other issues
While this beauty may be toxic for pets and humans alike
Mammillaria hertrichiana L086 draft Description: spiny geophytic cactus withMammillaria hertrichiana forms clumps to 1 m (3. 3 ft) wide. Stems flattened globose, dull green, to 7 cm (2. 8 in) in diameter. Tubercles irregularly angled, with much latex, axils with dense wool and some bristles. Central spines 4 5, needle like, straight, stiff, brown, upper ones 5 10 cm (2 3. 9 in) long, lower ones heavier and to 2. 5 cm (1 in) long. Radial spines 12 15, white to pale tan, with dark tips, upper ones shorter, 3 10 mm (to 0. 4 in)