Mammillaria sphacelata ssp viperina

 Mammillaria sphacelata ssp viperina is small and eventually prostate plant, with finger-thick stems. The name refers to snake-like appearance of older plants stems.

Neowerdermannia vorwekii

Neowerdermannia vorwekii has been in cultivation since 1930-s, and despite that is a relative rare plant in collections. It is not especially hard in culture and seeds are available in trade. Small plants are readily flowering in early spring. Apparently flowers are self-fertile - something I did not know at the time of flowering, so I did not  pollinate them this time.

Mammillaria laui subducta

Mammillaria laui subducta - a common plant, pretty with flowers and without. The plant on the picture are about 4 years old from seeds.

Mammillaria ritteriana

Mammillaria ritteriana is now considered as a small form of M.chinocephala. It also has white 'wool' produced from axiles, and small off-white flowers. Closer look reveals pink color of filaments.

Echinocereus knippelianus

Echinocereus knippelianus is low growing species from Nuevo Leon state where it grows at higher elevations in the pine forests. The plants there are hiding under the pine needles.

Echinocereus cocinneus hybrid

New flowers on my E.coccinneus hybrid. Originated from natural crosses with E.dasiacanthus, this hybrid I have inherited dioecy of E.coccineus but has notably larger flowers.

Mammillaria bocasana 'multilanata'

Mammillaria bocasana is a popular plant, presented in cultivation for over 100 years. This is one of a few (5 or 6) 'hairy' Mammillaria species. The flowers are very modest, but still splendid.