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 yellow 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, red, yellow
Genus Mammillaria
Growth Habit Globular
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 10
Mature Size 6 – 12 in. tall, 2 in. wide
Native Area Mexico
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By offsets, seeds, cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, mild frost tolerant
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, Friendly to dogs, Friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low
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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 yellow 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, red, yellow
Genus Mammillaria
Growth Habit Globular
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 10
Mature Size 6 – 12 in. tall, 2 in. wide
Native Area Mexico
Plant Type Cactus
Propagation By offsets, seeds, cuttings
Resistance Extremely drought-tolerant, mild frost tolerant
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, Friendly to dogs, Friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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