Thimble Cactus

Description Thimble Cactus

This beautiful, small Thimble Cactus Plant has a cylindrical green body covered in interwoven white spines. Thimble Cactus grows in clusters, and propagates very easily. You can expect to see tiny cream-colored flowers in cooler months.

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Watering

Mammillarria gracilis fragilis has typical watering needs. It’s best to use the “soak and dry” method, and allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

Thimble Cactus or Mammillaria gracilis fragilis, is not cold hardy, so if you live in a zone that gets colder than 30° F (-1.1° C), it’s best to plant it in a container that can be brought indoors as it is a indoor plant. It does well in full to partial sun.

Plant in an area of your garden that gets 6 hours of sunlight a day. If planting indoors, place in a room that gets a lot of sunlight, such as near a southern-facing window (if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere).

Thimble Cactus is easy to propagate via offsets, making it perfect for ground cover.

Offsets

Thimble Cactus will produce small offsets, stemming off in clumps around the main tubercles. You can remove the offsets easily, using a pair of tongs and a sharp, sterile knife. Allow the offset to dry for several days before replanting.

Flowering Information

Thimble Cactus flowers in the early spring to winter. You can expect to see beautiful off-white to yellow flowers.

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