Thimble Cactus – Mammillaria gracilis fragilis

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Mammillaria

Common Name(s):

Thimble cactus

Mature Size:

13 cm in height, each offset 3 cm in diameter

Origin:

Mexico

Dormancy:

Winter

Flower Colours:

Yellow - White

Bloom Season:

early Spring - late Summer, after 1 - 3 years

Sun Exposure:

Full sun - Partial shade

Watering:

Once every two weeks (Make sure soil is dry)
Only enough to prevent shrinking in Winter

Temperatures:

15 - 30°C

Toxic:

No