Mammillaria theresae *Big Plant* Mesemb but watch for sunburn until

but watch for sunburn until it is acclimated to your situation

High light and water stress usually increases the pink color

I am uncertain of the true variety name for this plant

A very rare species known only from Cedros Island in Baja California

The vines will die back to the caudex in winter and regrow in the spring

Mammillaria theresae *Big Plant* Mesemb but watch for sunburn untilMammillaria theresae A rarely seen miniature species. It is a small clumping species with very attractive spines at the end of each tubercle. They look like little umbrellas. Plant stays low and spreads very slowly. Flowers are purple pink. Not difficult to grow, but is more fussy than a lot of Mammillarias and is a slow grower. In particular it is sensitive to overwatering, especially in the winter. Keep on the dry side an you should be ok. Protect