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Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 2(49): 834 (-835). 1844 [6 Dec 1844] (as "meissnerii") cf. Repert. Pl. Succ. (I.O.S.) 40: 5 (1989 publ. 1990)
Family: CACTACEAE
Accepted Scientific Name: Mammillaria haageana subs. meissneri (Ehrenb.) U.Guzmán
Cactaceae Syst. Init. 16: 18 (11 Oct. 2003) [first published in U.Guzmán et al., Catálogo Cact. Mex.: 129 (May 2003), without basionym reference]
Synonyms:
- Mammillaria haageana subs. meissneri (Ehrenb.) U.Guzmán
- Cactus meissneri (Ehrenb.) Kuntze
- Mammillaria acanthophlegma var. meissneri (Ehrenb.) Salm-Dyck
- Mammillaria elegans var. meissneri (Ehrenb.) B.Hofmann
- Mammillaria meissneri Ehrenb.
Mammillaria haageana Pfeiff.
Allg. Gartenzeitung (Otto & Dietrich) 4: 257. 1836
Synonymy: 14
- Mammillaria haageana Pfeiff.
- Cactus haageanus (Pfeiff.) Kuntze
- Neomammillaria haageana (Pfeiff.) Britton & Rose
- Mammillaria albidula Backeb.
- Mammillaria dealbata A.Dietr.
- Cactus dealbatus (A.Dietr.) Kuntze
- Mammillaria elegans var. dealbata (A.Dietr.) Borg
- Neomammillaria dealbata (A.Dietr.) Britton & Rose
- Mammillaria donatii Berge ex K.Schum.
- Neomammillaria donatii (Berge ex K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Mammillaria dyckiana Zucc. ex Pfeiff.
- Cactus dyckianus (Zucc.) Kuntze
- Mammillaria kunthii Ehrenb.
- Cactus kunthii (Ehrenb.) Kuntze
Mammillaria haageana subs. acultzingensis (Lizen et al.) D.R.Hunt
Mammillaria Postscripts 6: 9 (1997)
Synonymy: 2
- Mammillaria haageana subs. acultzingensis (Lizen et al.) D.R.Hunt
- Mammillaria acultzingensis Lizen et al.
Mammillaria haageana subs. conspicua (J.A.Purpus) D.R.Hunt
Mammillaria Postscripts 6: 9 (1997)
Synonymy: 3
- Mammillaria haageana subs. conspicua (J.A.Purpus) D.R.Hunt
- Mammillaria conspicua J.A.Purpus
- Neomammillaria conspicua (J.A.Purpus) Bravo
Mammillaria haageana subs. elegans D.R.Hunt
Mammillaria Postscripts 6: 9 (1997), nom. nov. (Replaced synonym: Mammillaria collina)
Synonymy: 4
- Mammillaria haageana subs. elegans D.R.Hunt
- Mammillaria collina J.A.Purpus
- Mammillaria haageana var. collina (J.A.Purpus) Lizen et al.
- Neomammillaria collina (J.A.Purpus) Britton & Rose
Mammillaria haageana subs. meissneri (Ehrenb.) U.Guzmán
Cactaceae Syst. Init. 16: 18 (11 Oct. 2003) [first published in U.Guzmán et al., Catálogo Cact. Mex.: 129 (May 2003), without basionym reference]
Synonymy: 5
- Mammillaria haageana subs. meissneri (Ehrenb.) U.Guzmán
- Cactus meissneri (Ehrenb.) Kuntze
- Mammillaria acanthophlegma var. meissneri (Ehrenb.) Salm-Dyck
- Mammillaria elegans var. meissneri (Ehrenb.) B.Hofmann
- Mammillaria meissneri Ehrenb.
Mammillaria haageana subs. san-angelensis (Sánchez-Mej.) D.R.Hunt
Mammillaria Postscripts 6: 9 (1997)
Synonymy: 2
- Mammillaria haageana subs. san-angelensis (Sánchez-Mej.) D.R.Hunt
- Mammillaria sanangelensis Sánchez-Mej.
Mammillaria haageana subs. schmollii (R.T.Craig) D.R.Hunt
Mammillaria Postscripts 6: 9 (1997)
Synonymy: 4
- Mammillaria haageana subs. schmollii (R.T.Craig) D.R.Hunt
- Mammillaria elegans var. schmollii R.T.Craig in R.T.Craig
- Mammillaria haageana var. schmollii (R.T.Craig) D.R.Hunt
- Neomammillaria neoelegans var. schmollii (R.T.Craig) Y.Itô
Mammillaria haageana subs. vaupelii (Tiegel) U.Guzmán
Cactaceae Syst. Init. 16: 18 (11 Oct. 2003)
Synonymy: 6
- Mammillaria haageana subs. vaupelii (Tiegel) U.Guzmán
- Mammillaria conspicua var. vaupelii (Tiegel) Repp.
- Mammillaria vaupelii Tiegel
- Neomammillaria vaupelii Y.Itô
- Mammillaria vaupelii var. flavispina W.T.Neale
- Neomammillaria vaupelii var. flavispina (W.T.Neale) Y.Itô
Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Mammillaria haageana group
- Mammillaria haageana Pfeiff.: Solitary or clustering, it has stems 5-10 cm in diameter, and deep magenta-pink to
pale pink flowers to 15 mm in diameter; Distribution: Puebla, Mexico, Veracruz, Morelos, and Oaxaca. - Mammillaria haageana subs. acultzingensis (Lizen et al.) D.R.Hunt: It is usually solitary, has stems less than 10 cm in diameter, and deep carmine red flowers to 22 mm in
diameter; Distribution: Acultzingo, Veracruz. - Mammillaria haageana subs. conspicua (J.A.Purpus) D.R.Hunt: It is often solitary and has stems 10-11 cm in diameter; Distribution: Puebla, Oaxaca, and Morelos.
- Mammillaria haageana subs. elegans D.R.Hunt: It is solitary, has stems 5-8 cm in diameter, and rose red flowers; Distribution: it is found in open, grassy areas in Puebla.
- Mammillaria haageana subs. meissneri (Ehrenb.) U.Guzmán: = Mammillaria haageana subsp. schmollii
- Mammillaria haageana subs. san-angelensis (Sánchez-Mej.) D.R.Hunt: It is usually solitary, has stems 4-7 cm in diameter, and pink to carmine red flowers; Distribution: It is found in the valley of Mexico.
- Mammillaria haageana subs. schmollii (R.T.Craig) D.R.Hunt: It has narrower stems and reddish brown to black spines; Distribution: Mitla, Oaxaca.
Cultivation and Propagation: Mammillaria acanthophlegma var. meissneriSN|20861]]SN|20861]] is a free-flowering and relatively easy plant to grow.
Growth rate: It is a relatively fast-growing plant that offsets freely to form small clusters quickly.
Soil: It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and habitats, but prefers a very porous potting mix to increase drainage. An acid or neutral soil is ideal. You can grow a plant in a 10-15 cm pot for years and have perfectly happy plants. For best results, use a shallow pot.
Feeding: The plants are fertilized only once during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to ½ the recommended strength.
Repotting: It is better that they be repotted regularly. Repotting will increase the number and size of stems, and will increase the number of flowers produced. Repot yearly until it reaches about 3 cm in size, then every two or three years will suffice. Repotting is best done at the end of winter, but it can be done at other time, too. Do not water for a couple of weeks after repotting, in order to reduce risk of root rot via broken roots.
Exposition: Full sun to light shade. (with some sun exposure the plant produces a good spination and remain compact) During the hot summer months, the soil should be kept moist but not overly wet.
Watering: Water regularly during the growing season do not over-water. Wet soil quickly causes root and stem rot, especially during chilly winter months. No water should ever be allowed to stand around the roots. Low ambient humidity is always needed.
Hardiness: Hardy down to -4°C if kept dry in winter.
Pest and diseases: Rot is only a minor problem with Mammillaria if the plants are watered and “aired” correctly. If they are not, fungicides won't help all that much. Incorrect watering, poor drainage or too much shade can lead to attack by pests and diseases. Care must be given in watering, keeping them warm and wet while growing, and cooler and dry when dormant.
Propagation: Seeds or offsets if available. To propagate by cuttings, remove an affshoot and let it lie for about 2 weeks, giving the wound time to heal. Then lay the cutting on its side with the basal part buried in the soil. This cutting should root within a month or two.
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