Mammillaria

Happy February #mammillaria

Just lovely

@plants Thanks so much😊

My little desert gems cacti for #mammillaria

Are those 3 painted cactus ?

@docthrill I'm not sure how they color them, but I know the color will fade as it grows. I wish the color was true to the plant😃

I thought they were colored, the do look awesome

@docthrill Thanks David😃

Those are fascinating

@thehardygardener Thanks Aly😊That why I had to buy them when I saw them🌵

@docthrill I've seen them sprayed with dye (which fades and bleeds off with waterings) before, but these look more opaque, like they were painted. The needles are naturally pure white. This variety is difficult to find un-colored.

You’re right @beatnikcrab they do look painted when zoomed up

A little color makes a garden beautiful! I love your cactus!😘

@teresacowden6 Thanks Momma❤😘

#rainbowweek #purple

What are they, very unusual. They look like they come from another planet 💜🧡💚

@midnightgardener They are desert gems cacti. I heard the color will fade with growth🌵

Desert Gems cactus for #rainbowweek #red

Are these spray painted?? 😱

@KariSamuel I'm not sure how they do it but I did read they are dyed somehow😀

Yeah, I just read that they are dipped in dye. Any new growth will not have the coloring effect. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/desert-gems-cactus-care

@KariSamuel Wish the color would stay but I don't mind green🌵😆

Desert gems cacti🌵❤💜💛 #succulentsunday

So pretty and colourful. Love these ❤️🧡💜

@hkyfvr Thanks😃I found these for $3 a piece and scooped em up🌵

Always welcome. Great deal. I love a good deal 👍😻