Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga

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

Blooming Season Springtime
Common Name Thimble cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Yellow
Frost Tolerance 22°f (-5°c)
Growth Rate Slow growth
Hardiness Zone -
Height 30 to 40 cent
Origin Mexico
Pot Size 3.5"
Scientific Name Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Shape Globus
Sun Exposure Partial sun

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12/12/2022
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Very Impressed!

I have to say, love this store! The plants are awesome! Each one is labeled and so securely packaged! I have been telling my fellow “plant freaks” to check this site out! I will definitely buy from Planet Desert again!

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12/12/2022
Kim P.

Very impressed!

I love this store! The plants are awesome! Each one is labeled and so securely packaged! I have been telling my fellow “plant freaks” to check this site out! I will definitely buy from Planet Desert again!

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11/19/2022
Mat A.
United States United States

Mammillaria gracillis

Item arrived healthy and well packed. Other companies have poor packing methods. Thank you for caring enough to make sure that your plants arrive in good condition.

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09/12/2022
Glenn S.
United States United States

Look almost better in person.

Clicked 2 of these by mistake but ended up very happy with them. Great aesthetics.

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08/29/2022
Patricia A.
United States United States

Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga

Delightfully aesthetic. The contrast between the dark green and white is striking. A garden full of this cactus would be wonderful.

Mammillaria gracilis cv. oruga

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