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The Mammillaria Society
For the cultivation, conservation and study of the genus Mammillaria and allied genera.
Mammillarias have long been popular plants with cactus growers due to their interesting spines and showy flowers. It is the largest genus in the Cactus family with about 250 species and subspecies so there are plenty for the enthusiast to grow. Mammillarias are from Mexico with some species also found in southwest USA, the Caribbean and as far south as Colombia. Several species are endangered or critically endangered in the wild.
Mammillaria baumii in cultivation
Who are we?
The Mammillaria Society was founded in 1960 to promote and study this genus. Over the decades, the scope has been extended to include the allied genera Coryphantha, Escobaria, Neolloydia, Thelocactus and most recently Turbinicarpus. Today, the emphasis is also on the cultivation and conservation of these plants.
Mammillaria longiflora subsp. stampferi in habitat
(Image courtesy of Z. Janeba)
For our members
- Quarterly illustrated Journal.
- Quarterly Zoom presentations.
- Annual seed list (GB members only).
- Annual meeting with displays, plant sales and/or talks.
- Biennial Show.
- Members' Area on our website which includes access to Journals from the last 10 years.
- A discount on digitised journals covering 60 years. Three DVDs are available with search contents.
Thelocactus hexaedrophorus
For everyone
The Mammillaria Society Facebook Page
Like and follow us on Facebook to see our regular posts and to share photos of your own plants on the Community section.
Join other enthusiasts from the UK and around world to discuss mammillarias and the allied genera, ask for plants to be identified and browse the ‘A-Z of Mammillarias’.
Escobaria minima
News and Updates
4th December 2022
We are aiming to dispatch all seed orders within 48 hours of receipt however the postal strikes are having an impact on deliveries. Once again the seeds are proving very popular and about 18 species from the list are no longer available.
10th February 2022
The Journal Index for 2021 is now available for download as a pdf. Please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like a version in Word.
22nd June 2021
All current members who have registered for the Members’ Area now have access to all the Society’s Journals published since 2011.
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