Mammillaria hernandezii Crassulaceae it is less rot prone

it is less rot prone than the normal form or the species

I have no way of knowing which is which until they flower

Though I suspect it may be one of the parents of this hybrid

Care is similar to succulents rather than typical epiphytic bromeliads

Mammillaria hernandezii Crassulaceae it is less rot proneMammillaria 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.