Mammillaria Spinosissima?

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CosmicSerpent33
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Mammillaria Spinosissima?

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Two different cacti, pretty sure they're both Spinosissima but would like a second opinion.

Cacti 1:
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Cacti 2:
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North Island, New Zealand - Zone 10b
Average annual humidity: 80%
Average Annual precip: 1206mm/48.48''
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Re: Mammillaria Spinosissima?

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Indeed both spinosissima, very variable species.
f. rubrispina
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Agreed. Both looking good, too. :)
Spence :mrgreen:
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Re: Mammillaria Spinosissima?

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Thanks for confirming that guys, and thanks Spence! They are some of my favorite
North Island, New Zealand - Zone 10b
Average annual humidity: 80%
Average Annual precip: 1206mm/48.48''
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