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Mammillaria prolifera
Little Candles, Silver Cluster Cactus, Strawberry Cactus, Texas Nipple Cactus, West Indian Nipple Cactus
Origin: Eastern to Southeastern Mexico and Cuba.
| Family |
| Cactaceae |
| Genus |
| Mammillaria |
| Species |
| prolifera |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Synonyms |
| Cactus proliferus (basionym), Neomammillaria prolifera |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H3 - H1c |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 0 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 10 |
| Height |
| 0.3 m |
| Spread |
| 0.3 - 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| In potted succulent collections, as an outdoor potted patio plant or in a small rock garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in full sun in extremely well-draining cactus mix, gravelly or sandy soil. Repot annually to encourage growth. |
| Shape |
| Mounding. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Arid deserts among rocks and throughout rocky outcroppings. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Globose stems that measure up to 10 cm long and 5 cm wide that are covered in wooly spines. |
| Flower Description |
| A solitary cup-shaped bloom per growth located near the crown, measuring approximately 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. |
| Fruit Description |
| Small ovate to cylindrical fruit, measuring approximately 0.5 cm long and 0.1 cm in diameter. |
| Colour Description |
| Deep green succulent flesh, tan to white spines, orange-red fruits and cream flowers fading to a gentle yellow. |
| Texture Description |
| Coarse. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The Gardens of Fanshawe College, Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada (in potted collection). Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| By offsets. |
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