Mammillaria Gracilis Fragilis Monstrose is a beautiful cactus from Garden Origin. The winter-dormant succulent plant has a cylindrical body. Belonging from the Cactaceae family, this Mammillaria plant grows up to 8 cm in height. The common name of this unique houseplant is “Arizona Snowcap”.
Growth Rate
This plant is slow-growing and would look great in a variety of settings.
Flowering
Arizona Snowcap blooms in the early spring. These plants have lovely bright pink flowers.
Watering
Like other cactus plants, this houseplant should be watered in summer. Reduce watering in the winter months. Keep the soil dry and not moist.
Soil
Mineral blends work best for these succulent plants. Arizona Snowcap needs well-drained soil to be healthy.
Hardiness
These plants belong to the hardiness zone of 10a. As these are not frost tolerant, it is better to plant these cactus varieties indoors if you live in areas that are colder than 30° F (-1.1° C).
Light
Mammillaria Gracilis Fragilis Monstrose does well in full to partial sun. Before exposing your cactus to intense sunlight, place it in the moderate shade for a while.
Propagation
Arizona Snowcap can be propagated with ease from offsets.
Low-maintenance and stylish in appearance, Mammillaria Gracilis Fragilis Monstrose “Arizona Snowcap” fits every room, home, and garden.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Blooming Season | Early spring. |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Arizona snowcap |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower | Bright pink |
| Frost Tolerance | -1.1° C |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a |
| Height | 8 cm |
| Origin | Garden origin |
| Pot Size | 3.5" |
| Scientific Name | Mammillaria gracilis fragilis monstrose |
| Shape | Cylindrical |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
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is a very pretty, love it
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A feast for the eyes, gorgeous! Arrived as a clump of heads, each one covered with polka dots of furry spines. The spines are soft and flexible so they are finger friendly. I separated the heads to give them room to grow and continue to clump.
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Very beautiful cactus. Looks like a mound of snowballs. So...heathy and even had a few flowers.
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The plant came very well packed and in very good shap. 2 little pups had came off plant but I just stuck them back in the pot. I highly recommend plants from Planet Desert
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