Mammillaria gigantea — a medium houseplant

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Mammillaria gigantea

Mammillaria Gigantea

Updated October 2025 · 5 observations

ON THIS PLANT

Mammillaria gigantea is a species of cactus in the subfamily Cactoideae native to Mexico. It is named for its large size.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus: Mammillaria
Family: Cactaceae

PLATES

Mammillaria gigantea leaf — PLATE 01 · leaf

Mammillaria gigantea leaf — PLATE 02 · leaf

Mammillaria gigantea flower — PLATE 03 · flower

Mammillaria gigantea flower — PLATE 04 · flower

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