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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United StatesMammillaria gracillis
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United StatesMammillaria gracilis cv. oruga
Delightfully aesthetic. The contrast between the dark green and white is striking. A garden full of this cactus would be wonderful.