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Mammilaria Prolifera

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Selling Size : Single Plant | Pot Included | Secure Packing

The Mammillaria prolifera, also known as the Texas Nipple Cactus, is a popular, easy-to-care-for, clustering cactus. Its care is typical of many desert cacti, prioritizing drainage and sun.

Here is a breakdown of its key care requirements Mammilaria Prolifera :

1. Light

Requirement: Bright light is essential for healthy, compact growth and abundant flowering.
Outdoors: Prefers full sun but may benefit from some afternoon shade in extremely hot climates to prevent sunburn.
Indoors: Place it in the brightest spot possible, such as a south-facing or east-facing window, where it can receive several hours of direct sun. Insufficient light will cause it to stretch and lose its shape.

2. Watering

Rule of Thumb: Water thoroughly but only when the soil is completely dry. Overwatering is the biggest risk and leads to root rot.
Growing Season (Spring & Summer): Water every 2-3 weeks, or as soon as the soil has been dry for a few days. Water deeply until it drains out the bottom.
Dormancy (Winter): Reduce watering significantly or stop altogether, especially in cooler temperatures. The plant needs a dry rest period to encourage flowering in the spring.

3. Soil and Potting

Soil: Use a very porous, well-draining cactus or succulent potting mix. This is crucial. A mix of potting soil, coarse sand, perlite, or pumice works well.
Pot: Must have a drainage hole. Clay pots are often recommended because they wick away excess moisture faster than plastic.
Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years, or when the cluster of offsets is completely filling the pot. Use a slightly larger pot than the current one.

4. Temperature and Climate

Warmth: Thrives in warm temperatures during the growing season (ideally $65^{\circ}\text{F}$ to $85^{\circ}\text{F}$ or $18^{\circ}\text{C}$ to $29^{\circ}\text{C}$ ).
Cold/Frost: It is frost sensitive and should be protected from freezing temperatures. If grown outdoors, bring it in before a frost.

5. Fertilizing

When: Fertilize sparingly, only during the active growing season (spring and summer).
What: Use a balanced, water-soluble cactus fertilizer diluted to half strength, applying it once every month or two. Avoid fertilizing in fall and winter.

This cactus is known for its freely clustering nature, creating dense clumps, and its small, creamy-yellow to pink flowers which are followed by bright red, club-shaped fruits.

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