{"product_id":"mammillaria-luethyi-wyswyg","title":"Mammillaria luethyi","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-42\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4414 citation-end-4414\"\u003eOrigin\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-42\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4413\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4413\"\u003eMammillaria luethyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4413\"\u003e is endemic to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4413\"\u003eNorthern Coahuila, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4413 citation-end-4413\"\u003e (Northern America).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4412 citation-end-4412\"\u003eWhen it was officially published in 1996, it was initially thought to occupy an extremely restricted range of less than 200 square meters.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4411 citation-end-4411\"\u003eTo protect the wild populations from illegal poaching, its precise locations in nature remain highly classified and known only to a handful of botanical experts.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-43\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4410 citation-end-4410\"\u003eHabitat\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-43\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4409\"\u003eIn its natural environment, this species is a specialist of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"72\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4409\"\u003eChihuahuan semi-desert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4409\"\u003e, where it grows strictly on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4409\"\u003ehorizontal limestone slabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4409 citation-end-4409\"\u003e at altitudes of around 800 meters above sea level.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4408 citation-end-4408\"\u003eIt nestles deeply within an incredibly shallow gravel and sandy clay substrate that is only 1.5–2.0 cm thick.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4407\"\u003eDuring the intense dry seasons, the plant exhibits a fascinating survival mechanism: it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"399\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4407\"\u003econtracts considerably\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4407 citation-end-4407\"\u003e, sometimes pulling itself completely underneath the soil level to escape extreme heat.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-44\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4406 citation-end-4406\"\u003eDescription\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4405\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4405\"\u003eMammillaria luethyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4405 citation-end-4405\"\u003e is a miniature, jewel-like cactus universally regarded as one of the most spectacular and sought-after members of the genus.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-45\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4404\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4404\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Stem:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4404\"\u003e It is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4404 citation-end-4404\"\u003every tiny, dwarf species\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-4403 citation-end-4403\"\u003eStems are flattened sub-globose, measuring only about 1.5 cm in diameter (though they can reach up to 4 cm in rich cultivation) and are a very dark green, almost black color.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4402 citation-end-4402\"\u003eIt can grow solitarily or form small clusters.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-46\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4401\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4401\"\u003eRoots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4401\"\u003e It possesses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4401\"\u003elarge, fleshy taproot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4401 citation-end-4401\"\u003e that greatly exceeds the dimensions of its miniature above-ground stems, serving as its primary water reservoir.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-47\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4400\"\u003eTubercles \u0026amp; Spines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4400 citation-end-4400\"\u003e The most astonishing feature is its unique spination.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4399 citation-end-4399\"\u003eThe plant is covered in dense, slender cylindrical tubercles.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4398\"\u003eThe tip of each tubercle is densely packed with up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"190\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4398 citation-end-4398\"\u003e80 minuscule, soft, and white spines\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"20\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-4397 citation-end-4397\"\u003eThese tiny spines radiate outward to form a flattened, umbrella-like or star-like cluster (1-2 mm wide).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"21\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4396 citation-end-4396\"\u003eThey are completely smooth and not prickly to the touch, resembling miniature white snowflakes or sea anemones.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"22\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-48\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4395\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4395\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4395 citation-end-4395\"\u003e It is extraordinarily floriferous.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"23\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4394\"\u003eIn spring and summer, it produces relatively \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4394\"\u003ehuge flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4394 citation-end-4394\"\u003e (1.5–2.5 cm wide and long) that can almost entirely obscure the tiny plant body.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"24\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4393\"\u003eThe blooms feature a stunning color contrast: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"229\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4393\"\u003erich magenta petals with a pure white throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4393 citation-end-4393\"\u003e and bright yellow anthers.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"25\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-49\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4392\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4392\"\u003eCryptocarpic Fruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4392\"\u003e It is one of the rare cacti with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4392\"\u003ecryptocarpic fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4392\"\u003e, meaning the round fruits and seeds are produced and securely retained \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"144\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4392\"\u003einside\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4392 citation-end-4392\"\u003e the plant stem rather than being pushed outward.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"26\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_6f520b529b6c153d-50\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4391\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4391\"\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4391\"\u003e Due to its slow growth and fragile root system on its own roots, it is frequently sold as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"105\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4391\"\u003egrafted specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4391 citation-end-4391\"\u003e to increase growth speed and enhance clustering.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"27\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4390\"\u003eIt requires a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4390\"\u003ehighly porous, strictly mineral substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-4390 citation-end-4390\"\u003e with minimal organic matter.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"28\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4389 citation-end-4389\"\u003eIt thrives in plenty of bright light (filtered sun, avoiding scorching noon sun)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"29\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and must be kept \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"354\"\u003eperfectly dry and frost-free in winter\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BotanicalCollector","offers":[{"title":"No.36","offer_id":47656602960125,"sku":"36","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/3552\/4605\/files\/mammillaria-luethyi-36_4.png?v=1779994056","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalcollector.com\/products\/mammillaria-luethyi-wyswyg","provider":"BotanicalCollector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}