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 |
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What I appreciated best about the service was how quickly everything was delivered.
Thank you, it looks fantastic and appealing.
United StatesFuzzy Cactus
Received in great shape along with soil dressing. Have it outside with my other cactus. Looking good do far great service!!!
United Statescactus
Love all 30 some plants I have bought growing blooming. I will buy again. Bonnie
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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
What I appreciated best about the service was how quickly everything was delivered.
Thank you, it looks fantastic and appealing.
United StatesFuzzy Cactus
Received in great shape along with soil dressing. Have it outside with my other cactus. Looking good do far great service!!!
United Statescactus
Love all 30 some plants I have bought growing blooming. I will buy again. Bonnie