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

Bloom Season Late Spring early summer
Botanical Name Mammillaria longimamma
Common Name Finger Cactus, Nipple Cactus, Pineapple cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color White
Flower Color White, red, yellow
Genus Mammillaria
Growth Habit Globular
Hardiness Zone 10 (USDA)
Mature Size 6 – 12 in. tall
Mature Size 6 – 12 in. tall, 2 in. wide
Native Area Mexico
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By offsets
Propagation By offsets, seeds, cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Cactus potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans
Toxicity Safe for humans, Friendly to dogs, Friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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Quick shipping and as always arrived in excellent shape.

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The Best Plants Ever!

I just bought five plants from Planet Desert having bought plants previously from two other CA online nurseries. There is no comparison! The care that was taken in preparing the plants for shipping was beyond the pale. The plants were in fantastic shape. They arrived intact. So unlike my other experiences. I will never order from any other nursery again! I am so in love with my plants and the care that Planet Desert took in sending them to me. Unbelievable.

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Wonderful!!

Amazing Shipping/Fast/Secure!! Very Healthy Plants! Extremely Pleased!! Highly Recommended!

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09/22/2022
jack k.
United States United States

Nice

The cactus was great size for price

DT
09/09/2022
Danny T.
United States United States

My wife's favorite

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

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Mammillaria longimamma

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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

Bloom Season Late Spring early summer
Botanical Name Mammillaria longimamma
Common Name Finger Cactus, Nipple Cactus, Pineapple cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color White
Flower Color White, red, yellow
Genus Mammillaria
Growth Habit Globular
Hardiness Zone 10 (USDA)
Mature Size 6 – 12 in. tall
Mature Size 6 – 12 in. tall, 2 in. wide
Native Area Mexico
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By offsets
Propagation By offsets, seeds, cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, mild frost tolerant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Cactus potting mix soil
Special Features Easy to maintain
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Safe for humans
Toxicity Safe for humans, Friendly to dogs, Friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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A Planet Desert Customer
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07/24/2023
Steve B.
United States United States

A Merry Mirabilis

Quick shipping and as always arrived in excellent shape.

LM
05/11/2023
LESLIE M.
United States United States

The Best Plants Ever!

I just bought five plants from Planet Desert having bought plants previously from two other CA online nurseries. There is no comparison! The care that was taken in preparing the plants for shipping was beyond the pale. The plants were in fantastic shape. They arrived intact. So unlike my other experiences. I will never order from any other nursery again! I am so in love with my plants and the care that Planet Desert took in sending them to me. Unbelievable.

DB
05/01/2023
Dana B.
United States United States

Wonderful!!

Amazing Shipping/Fast/Secure!! Very Healthy Plants! Extremely Pleased!! Highly Recommended!

JK
09/22/2022
jack k.
United States United States

Nice

The cactus was great size for price

DT
09/09/2022
Danny T.
United States United States

My wife's favorite

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

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