Mammillaria hernandezii Crassulaceae This is the "violacea" form

This is the "violacea" form of the species which is a nice purple color under good light

You will receive a plant shown the last image

Stem cuttings root easily

This is a plant for the succulent collector that can appreciate a happy healthy plant that looks like a dead stick

It is more tropical than the average succulent so it doesn't like to dry out fully and likes some warmth in the winter

Mammillaria hernandezii Crassulaceae This is the "violacea" formMammillaria hernandezii 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 insects. Plant stays low and spreads slowly. Flowers are purple pink. Not difficult to grow, but is sensitive to overwatering, especially in the winter. Keep on the dry side an you should be ok. Protect from frost. You will receive the plant shown in the last image. Plant shown in a 2.