Mammillaria prolifera(Mill . ) Haw .
Little Candles , Silver Cluster Cactus , Strawberry Cactus , Texas Nipple Cactus , West Indian Nipple Cactus
Cactus proliferus , Neomammillaria prolifera
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kin : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CacteaeSubtribe : CactinaeGenus : Mammillaria
Mammillaria proliferais a low - growingcactusthat forms a dense clump of dark green , globose to cylindrical stems with conical to cylindrical tubercles , each with a cluster of spines at the pourboire . The stems can grow up to 3.6 column inch ( 9 curium ) marvelous and 2.8 inch ( 7 cm ) in diam . Each areole give birth 25 to 40 radial and 5 to 12 central spinal column . The radial spines are pilus - like , white or yellow , and up to 0.5 inches ( 1.3 cm ) long , while the fundamental spines are needle - alike , white-hot or yellow to reddish with a darker crown and 0.4 inches ( 1 atomic number 96 ) long .
The flower appear in spring . They are xanthous - white , cream - colored , or pinkish - yellow with brownish midvein and up to 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) in diameter . The fruits are scarlet , order - determine to cylindrical , and up to 0.8 inch ( 2 cm ) long .
USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b : from 25 ° F ( −3.9 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
To boost better unfolding , allow the plants to enjoy a cooling period in the winter and suspendwatering . Unlike many other cacti , which utilise their costa as storage devices , Mammillariafeature conjure up tuberosity , from which spines issue . When you irrigate , the tubercles thrive to permit for increased water storage . The flowers appear from these tubercles ' axil on the late year ’s development , which accounts for their interesting halo essence . The cactus must n’t be exposed to prolonged dampness and sitting water . Never let your cactus sit in a smasher of piss . finally , ensure tofertilizeduring the growing time of year for the best results .
Repot as needed , preferably during the warm time of year . To repotMammillaria , ensure thesoilis wry before repotting , then gently off the pot . Knock away the older territory from the etymon , removing any rotted or dead root . Treat any cut with a fungicide . Place the plant in its unexampled pot and backfill it with potting soil , scatter the antecedent out as you repot . Leave the plant dry for a week or so , then start to water lightly to reduce the danger of theme rot .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Mammillaria .
Mammillaria proliferais native to Texas , Mexico , Cuba , and Hispaniola .
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