It can reach a height of 6 inches and a width of 4 inches; it is a member of the Cactaceae family. In the spring and from late summer to early autumn, the finest cactus blooms. These exquisite white and creamy golden blossoms are found on cactus plants. This Mammillaria plant has a rapid growth rate and looks wonderful in many different environments.
Care Guide
Water
A drought-tolerant plant that doesn’t require frequent watering is the thimble cactus. When the soil is entirely dry, water it well. To prevent water buildup when watering a pot, water carefully, wait for water to trickle out the bottom, and then pour the extra water from the tray.
Its three main growing seasons are spring, summer and autumn. To keep the soil just a little bit moist, water once or twice every week. Water the soil only enough to prevent it from drying out too much over the winter, usually once a week. Additionally, use distilled or rainwater instead of tap water.
Calcium, magnesium, and other mineral salts are abundant in tap water. Compaction of the soil is often brought on by prolonged use. When watering, avoid sprinkling water on the stem to avoid rotting.
Fertilizer
Feed the thimble cactus once a month with liquid fertilizers during the growing seasons (spring, summer and autumn). Wintertime doesn’t call for fertilizer. When repotting in the spring or autumn, a tiny amount of slow-release fertilizer can be thoroughly incorporated into the soil.
Sunlight
As a heliophilic plant, the thimble cactus need enough sunlight to thrive and blossom. It may be positioned on a balcony or in an open area of a garden. However, prolonged exposure to intense sunlight should be avoided in the sweltering summer, when it needs to be shaded or somewhat chilled to prevent damage from high temperatures.
Pruning
Pruning thin cacti doesn’t take much time. Remove dead branches and blooms to allow the plant to focus its resources on nutrient-rich growth.
Temperature
Tropical, subtropical, and semi-desert areas with little rainfall, strong sunlight, and scorching temperatures are where you can find the thimble cactus. 20 to 35 °C is the ideal temperature for growth. Temperatures below 10 °C or above 35 °C cause development to stall and dormancy to start. The surroundings should be well-ventilated and the air humidity shouldn’t be too high. Avoid accumulating water and high humidity.
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