Can someone help me id this cactus? I’ve kind of inherited him and I need to make sure he’s getting what he needs.

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#Mammillaria

@Prentyce · Answer

@LuxuryLightwood I think it’s a Mammillaria polythele!!

@Seedstarter · Answer

Is everything on the plant's card true?

@Prentyce · Answer

@LuxuryLightwood  these images might help, I’m not sure. I clicked through them and some seemed similar! Best of luck :) & I think @Seedstarter is on to something hehe ✨🤩🌱 magic happens here at Greg!! Here’s the link to the cacti: https://greg.app/plant-care/mammillaria-polythele

@FairyFly · Answer

Looks very close to a mammillaria backebergiana @LuxuryLightwood.

@FairyFly · Answer

Or potentially mammillaria Spinosissima.

@BabeVila · Answer

Here’s what my plant ID app came up with. It’s usually pretty accurate! Screenshot some easy care instructions too 😊🌿

@BabeVila · Answer

@FairyFly all the manmillarias look so similar to me 😭 but luckily they all like the same care

@FairyFly · Answer

@BabeVila SMH I know. I'm hoping I'll look things up so much, I'll become a walking succulent encyclopedia! All in good time. 🤞

@MockingJay · Answer

A lot of the Mammillarias looks the same, and I think there are lots of hybrids out there too🙈
I'm just adding that it might be easier to ID when he gets flowers 😊

@MockingJay · Answer

I like this page for trying to identify succulents. Linking page for Mammillaria:

https://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/CACTI/Family/Cactaceae/Mammillaria/

Flowers really help with idientifying🌼🏵🌸🪷💮🌺

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