This is a species similar to the common Thimble cactus. These clustered cacti have clustered spines and produce many offsets. The produce small flowers that are a pink to creamy yellow and they bloom in the spring time. They thrive in well draining soil and can be kept indoors or outdoors. If in doors best in south facing windows and if you keep it outdoors put it where it will get some shade in the peak of the afternoon sunny hours. They must not be exposed to prolonged dampness and sitting water
Zones: 9a-11b
Hardiness: 20°F - 50°F
Watering : moderate to light
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria gracilis cv. Oruga |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy |
| Flower Color | Creamy, Yellow to pinkish |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Clustered spines |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall, 4 in. width |
| Native Area | Southwestern United |
| Native Area | Southwestern United, Central America |
| Plant Type | Perennial Cactus |
| Propagation | By offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Fluffy white growth on its aerosoles |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesExceeds my expectations.
This was a way larger plant than I would have expected for the price and from an online vendor. Packaging was done so well that all the rocks were still in place and no plants even had bent/broken spines. There is nothing but praise for Planet Desert, I will for sure be finishing other parts of my collection from here in the near future.
United StatesCool Cactus
The fuzzy spots on this little guy are a real eye catcher.
United StatesWhatta beauty!
This cactus is so pretty and unusual. It was a great size and I can't say enough about how much I love it! Thank you...
United StatesHappy
The cactus came safe and sound. Fast shipping and just like the picture! Very pleased!
United StatesGorgeous!
Beautiful Cacti! Best online experience and best packaging for plants I have ever seen! Thank you much!!
- Description
- Features
This is a species similar to the common Thimble cactus. These clustered cacti have clustered spines and produce many offsets. The produce small flowers that are a pink to creamy yellow and they bloom in the spring time. They thrive in well draining soil and can be kept indoors or outdoors. If in doors best in south facing windows and if you keep it outdoors put it where it will get some shade in the peak of the afternoon sunny hours. They must not be exposed to prolonged dampness and sitting water
Zones: 9a-11b
Hardiness: 20°F - 50°F
Watering : moderate to light
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria gracilis cv. Oruga |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Creamy |
| Flower Color | Creamy, Yellow to pinkish |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Clustered spines |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 3 in. tall, 4 in. width |
| Native Area | Southwestern United |
| Native Area | Southwestern United, Central America |
| Plant Type | Perennial Cactus |
| Propagation | By offsets |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, heat resistance |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Fluffy white growth on its aerosoles |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, mildly toxic (Keep away from children) |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesExceeds my expectations.
This was a way larger plant than I would have expected for the price and from an online vendor. Packaging was done so well that all the rocks were still in place and no plants even had bent/broken spines. There is nothing but praise for Planet Desert, I will for sure be finishing other parts of my collection from here in the near future.
United StatesCool Cactus
The fuzzy spots on this little guy are a real eye catcher.
United StatesWhatta beauty!
This cactus is so pretty and unusual. It was a great size and I can't say enough about how much I love it! Thank you...
United StatesHappy
The cactus came safe and sound. Fast shipping and just like the picture! Very pleased!
United StatesGorgeous!
Beautiful Cacti! Best online experience and best packaging for plants I have ever seen! Thank you much!!