Flowers That Have Pink Cactus Stems

Mammillaria Zeilmanniana

• Mammillaria Zeilmanniana, commonly referred to as “Rose Pincushion,” is a springtime bloomer that reaches a maximum height of approximately 9 inches and a maximum width of approximately 2 feet. As compared to other cacti, this species is a fast grower that can reach its maximum size in less than 10 years. The plant may begin to bloom once it reaches only 1/4 inch in diameter. Mammillaria Zeilmanniana does not do well in temperatures that fall below 40 degrees.

Mammillaria Bombycina

• Commonly referred to as “Silken Pincushion,” this plant can reach a maximum height of 1 foot. Whereas most cacti feature a single stalk, this species features several stalks tightly clumped together. New growth germinates from the edges of the plant, making the width of the plant virtually limitless. Light-pink bloom stems germinate in spring from the tip of stalks that reach at least 3 inches in diameter. As with most other cacti species, this species does not tolerate temperatures that fall below 41 degrees.

Matucana Intertexta

• This plant can produce several different colors of bloom stems, including pink, red, orange and sometimes yellow. This is a fairly small species that reaches a mature height of about 4 inches and a maximum width of approximately 8 inches. It generally takes this species between three and five years before it will produce bloom stems. Matucana Intertexta generally blooms in the spring, but the bloom period can extend through the summertime. Whereas Mammillaria Bombycina features several stalks, this species produces only a single plant that grows in size. Matucana suffer damage fairly quickly if temperatures fall below 50 degrees.

Matucana Ritteri

• This species produces red or pink bloom stalks in mid-spring through the summer once the plant reaches at least five years old. This is a fairly short plant, reaching a maximum height of about 4 inches, but can grow to a width of up to 8 inches. This species is closely related to Matucana Intertexta, but Ritteri is distinguishable from Intertexta in that it produces clumping offsets. Care should be taken to avoid exposing this species to temperatures below 50 degrees.