Publication: Cactus & Co. Vol. II, 2, 1998
Description
This odd plant was found by Ignazio Blando (Trapani, Sicily, Italy) in a batch of Mammillaria gueldelmanniana guirocobensis, obtained from seeds purchased from Khores (Germany).
This “strange” plant due its unique shape was soon grafted, it was evident that it was an hibrid. It was named Mammillaria cv. Blando (A short description was published on Cactus & Co Vol. II, 2, 1998). Afterwards one of the plant obtained from this first specimen produced a new and even more strange shoot, it was named Mammillaria cv. Chiara Blando (Published on Cactus & Co Vol. IX, 2, 115, 2005)
Origin and Habitat
Garden origin (Hybrid?)
Cultivation and Propagation
This plant is grown exclusively grafted. Keep well ventilated, protect from frosts and freezes. Give plenty of light to keep plant compact, but avoid direct sun exposure in the hottest part of the day during the summer.
Bibliography
Major references and further lectures
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Cactus & Co Vol. II, 2, 1998
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Cactus & Co Vol. IX, 2, 115, 2005
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