SPECIMEN NO. #25 🟢 PET SAFE Family: Cactaceae

Mammillaria hahniana

Common Name: Old Lady Cactus

Mammillaria hahniana (Old Lady Cactus) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? NO (Safe)
Toxic to Cats? NO (Safe)
Clinical Symptoms:

Chemically non-toxic, mechanical irritation from spines.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Direct Sun
Minimum Light Requirement 5000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 15000 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 21 Days
Temperature Envelope 10°C – 35°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 20% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 7280027
Native Biogeographical Range BR; Global; Mexico Northeast; Mexico Southwest; TW
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