Mammillaria longimamma
Mammillaria longimamma
Mammillaria longimamma
Mammillaria longimamma
Mammillaria longimamma
Mammillaria longimamma
Mammillaria longimamma
Mammillaria longimamma
Mammillaria longimamma
Mammillaria longimamma

Mammillaria longimamma, also commonly known as ‘Finger Cactus' or 'Nipple Cactus’, is native to Mexico and belongs to the Cactaceae family. This Conic-pyramidal-shaped plant can reach up to the height of 15–30 cm and enters dormancy in winters. It is protected in its natural habitat by low shrubs and sparse vegetation, and shares the territory with other cacti species.

Growth Rate

The Mammillaria longimamma plant has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

This cactus blooms in spring and produces bright pink flowers.

Watering and Feeding

During their active growing season from early spring to late summer, these cacti may require weekly watering. However, depending on the climate, the frequency of watering may vary. During their active growing and blooming period, Finger succulents will benefit from regular fertilizing.

Soil

Mammillaria longimamma plants thrive in neutral to acidic soil with good drainage.

Hardiness

Nipple Cactus is frost-hardy and has a frost tolerance of -5° C (23° F). It belongs to the hardiness zone of 10.

Light

These cacti prefer partial to full shade sun exposure to grow healthy and happy. They can only be grown in bright and indirect light if you live in a cooler climate.

Propagation

Finger plants are a very adaptable species that can be propagated using a variety of methods such as offset cuttings, seed sowing, and tubercle removal.

You will find it difficult to resist these fascinating and low-maintenance plants. Mammillaria longimamma cacti are simple to grow and require little care. Add them to your collection without a doubt.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Blooming Season Spring
Common Name Finger Cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Frost Tolerance -5 °c
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 10
Height 15–30 cm
Origin Mexico
Scientific Name Mammillaria longimamma
Shape Conic-pyramidal
Sun Exposure Full sun

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DT
09/09/2022
Danny T.
United States

My wife's favorite

We've began collecting many cactus species from here. This lil guy is my wife's favorite.

JW
08/14/2022
Julie W.
United States United States

Just like pictured

Very healthy and bigger than I expected.

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JL
03/16/2022
Jody L.
United States United States

Fun & Unique!

I'm so pleased to have this little lady in my cacti collection! The plant I received was in excellent condition and I'm blown away at how carefully she was wrapped.

NB
01/28/2022
Natalie B.
United States United States

The ****** cactus you need in you life!

This thing has gotten huge! I almost need to repot it soon. It is a fun cactus to own, but I haven't figured out the right ingredients to get it to bloom yet. Maybe someday.

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MM
08/13/2021
Maria M.

Muy bonito

Muy bonito

Mammillaria longimamma

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Depending on the species and season, you will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase.

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