Nipple Cactus, Grape Cactus, Hair-covered Cactus, Pincushion Cactus, Silver-cluster Cactus, Little Candles, Texas Hair Cactus, West Indian Nipple-cactus, Texas Nipple Cactus, Cactus mammillaris var. prolifera, Cactus proliferus, Cactus stellatus, Chilita prolifera, Ebnerella prolifera, Escobariopsis prolifera, Neomammillaria prolifera
Mammillaria prolifera (Texas Nipple Cactus) is a low-growing clustering cactus that can form a dense clump of globose stems, 4 in. tall (10 cm) and up to 24 in. wide (60 cm). Each dark green stem, 2-3 in. in diameter (5-7 cm), bears dense, golden-yellow to white spines. In summer, a profusion of creamy-yellow flowers tinged pink, up to 0.7 in. long (1.8 cm), appear in old axils towards the top of the stems. They give way to edible red berries, 0.8 in. long (2 cm), that taste like strawberries. Easy to grow, this freely clustering cactus is perfect for containers. It can be grown as a houseplant, but also grows well outdoors in frost-free climates. Protect from cold, as this species is frost sensitive and only hardy to 23°F (-5°C) for brief periods.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Houseplants, Cactus & Succulents |
Plant Family | Cactaceae |
Genus | Mammillaria |
Common names | Pincushion Cactus, Cactus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Spread | 3" - 2' (8cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 3" - 24" (8cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Houseplants, Cactus & Succulents |
Plant Family | Cactaceae |
Genus | Mammillaria |
Common names | Pincushion Cactus, Cactus |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Spread | 3" - 2' (8cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 3" - 24" (8cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Texas |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Mammillaria prolifera (Texas Nipple Cactus) do I need for my garden?
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