Mammillaria to be identified

[teo]

This is one of my oldest cacti and I have never really decided exactly what it is - (assumed M. polythele).

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[iann]

Sure looks like it.

[teo]

In that case: is this also a M. polythele?

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[teo]

And maybe also this (the first cactus I ever bought):

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[iann]

Yes, I think they're all M. polythele. The first one looks like ssp polythele, the others possibly different subspecies.

You can grow other species too, you know

[teo]

I know and I do. These were just the first i got (and they were much smaller then). I thought they looked different at the time and hopefully I know a little bit more today
Oh well, I can always give them away - and make room for two more.

[Steve Stephens]

Theo, I love that M. polythele you posted and would happily trade a nice Mammillaria for it if you are thinking of finding a new home for it. I don't know about sending plants between Sweeden and the US but, if possible, I am interested. I have a beautiful long spined clone of M. compressa that I don't see around.

Can someone tell me if there are difficulties or any special restrictions in sending cactus plants between the US and Sweden?

Thank you,
Steve

[teo]

I don't think it's easy (or worth it) to send a M. polythele from Sweden to the US.
Also: M. polythele is (I think) one of the most common mamms in the trade (that's evidently why I have three ). I think I can find good homes for them close by IF I decide to part with them.

Btw. which of the three did you like best

[Steve Stephens]

Teo, I do have M. polythele but not one with such beautiful and interesting spination as your first two photos (100_4184-c.jpg). I am always on the search for Mammillarias and interesting clones of the species. There are plants that stand out as the best and I think your M. polythele is one of them.