Astrophytum Myriostigma Fukuryu

Mammillaria grandispina | Pincushion Cactus

Add a touch of desert charm to your cactus collection with this attractive Mammillaria, a compact cactus admired for its distinctive growth form and decorative spines. Its rounded body is covered in small tubercles from which the spines emerge, creating the classic pincushion appearance that makes this group so popular with cactus enthusiasts.

With suitable growing conditions, mature plants can reward you with delicate, colourful flowers around the crown. Its compact size makes it ideal for pots, sunny patios, rock gardens and specialist cactus collections.

Care tips:

• Light: Bright light with some direct sunlight, introduced gradually.
• Watering: Water during active growth and allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
• Soil: Use a gritty, well-draining cactus mix.
• Winter care: Reduce watering during cooler months and protect from frost.

A lovely choice for collectors and anyone who appreciates unique, low-maintenance desert plants.

Chinese Jade (Sinocrassula yunnanensis)

Sinocrassula yunnanensis, commonly known as Chinese Jade, is a stunning and unusual succulent admired for its compact rosettes of densely packed, pointed leaves. The velvety foliage ranges from deep green to dark purple and almost black, especially when grown under bright light. Its dramatic colouring and attractive clustering growth habit make it a striking addition to any succulent collection.

Origin: Native to Yunnan Province in southwestern China, where it grows in rocky, mountainous habitats.

Rarity: Uncommon in general cultivation and highly desirable among collectors, particularly specimens displaying intense dark colouring and well-developed clusters.

Care: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight or gentle morning sun to maintain its compact growth and rich colouring. Plant in a well-draining, gritty soil mixture and water moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Protect from intense afternoon heat, frost and excessive moisture.

A beautiful and distinctive collector’s succulent, valued for its almost black foliage, compact rosettes and unusual appearance.