Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa
Mammillaria plumosa

Mammillaria Plumosa, known by its common name “The Feather Cactus”, is a flowering plant from the Cactaceae family. Having its origin in Mexico, this globose-shaped cactus grows up to 6 inches in height. Mammillaria Plumosa is a lovely winter-dormant plant that looks great in a variety of settings.

Growth Rate

Mammillaria Plumosa has a slow growth rate. A huge percentage of the widely available species are of the ground-hugging variety.

Flowering

With a strong sweet scent, this cactus blooms during the mid-spring in whitish-yellow colors. The flowers grow up to 3-15 mm long.

Watering and Feeding

If kept in a sunny location, Feather cactus will need to be watered once a week. You may need to water it once every two weeks if it is in a semi-shaded area. During the summer months, you can consider fertilizing the plant.

Soil

It is generally recommended to choose cactus-specific soil. The key is to ensure that the soil drains well in order to avoid root rot.

Hardiness

The Feather Cactus grows in USDA hardiness zones of 9a to 11 and is also frost hardy to -6.7° C (19.94° F). As it prefers warmer temperatures, it should not be exposed to freezing temperatures for too long.

Light

Mammillaria Plumosa requires a high level of sun exposure ranging from full sun to partial sun. So, put your cactus in a Western or Southern facing window.

Propagation

There are several ways to propagate this variety of Mammillaria. The simplest way to propagate is from cuttings or offsets, but you can also produce seeds from its fruit.

You can never go wrong with the Mammillaria Plumosa “The Feather Cactus”. Caring for this plant is not difficult at all, and they will repay you by being one-of-a-kind cacti. You should definitely try this fresh breathy plant once either for impressing your guests or simply to feel good.

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

Bloom Season Late summer
Botanical Name Mammillaria plumosa
Common Name Feather cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Creamy white, greenish yellow, dull pink
Genus Mammillaria
Growth Habit Globular stem
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 6 in. tall, 16 in. wide
Native Area Northeastern Mexico
Plant Type Flowering plant, Cactus
Propagation By cuttings, offsets
Resistance Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant, deer resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Cactus potting mix soil
Special Features Soft, fluffy, evergreen plant
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Friendly to humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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Mammillaria plumosa

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Mammillaria Plumosa, known by its common name “The Feather Cactus”, is a flowering plant from the Cactaceae family. Having its origin in Mexico, this globose-shaped cactus grows up to 6 inches in height. Mammillaria Plumosa is a lovely winter-dormant plant that looks great in a variety of settings.

Growth Rate

Mammillaria Plumosa has a slow growth rate. A huge percentage of the widely available species are of the ground-hugging variety.

Flowering

With a strong sweet scent, this cactus blooms during the mid-spring in whitish-yellow colors. The flowers grow up to 3-15 mm long.

Watering and Feeding

If kept in a sunny location, Feather cactus will need to be watered once a week. You may need to water it once every two weeks if it is in a semi-shaded area. During the summer months, you can consider fertilizing the plant.

Soil

It is generally recommended to choose cactus-specific soil. The key is to ensure that the soil drains well in order to avoid root rot.

Hardiness

The Feather Cactus grows in USDA hardiness zones of 9a to 11 and is also frost hardy to -6.7° C (19.94° F). As it prefers warmer temperatures, it should not be exposed to freezing temperatures for too long.

Light

Mammillaria Plumosa requires a high level of sun exposure ranging from full sun to partial sun. So, put your cactus in a Western or Southern facing window.

Propagation

There are several ways to propagate this variety of Mammillaria. The simplest way to propagate is from cuttings or offsets, but you can also produce seeds from its fruit.

You can never go wrong with the Mammillaria Plumosa “The Feather Cactus”. Caring for this plant is not difficult at all, and they will repay you by being one-of-a-kind cacti. You should definitely try this fresh breathy plant once either for impressing your guests or simply to feel good.

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

Bloom Season Late summer
Botanical Name Mammillaria plumosa
Common Name Feather cactus
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Creamy white, greenish yellow, dull pink
Genus Mammillaria
Growth Habit Globular stem
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Mature Size 6 in. tall, 16 in. wide
Native Area Northeastern Mexico
Plant Type Flowering plant, Cactus
Propagation By cuttings, offsets
Resistance Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant, deer resistance
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Cactus potting mix soil
Special Features Soft, fluffy, evergreen plant
Sun Exposure Full sun, partial shade
Toxicity Friendly to humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats
Watering Needs Low

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