Mammillaria prolifera

Mammillaria prolifera, commonly known as nipple cactus, West Indian nipple-cactus or Texas hair cactus, is a perennial cactus of the Cactaceae family. It is forming a clump of globose dark-green stems with cylindrical to conic hairy tubercles. It has 5 to 12 slender and straight central spines and 25 to 40 radial spines. Nipple cactus produces creamy-yellow flowers and red fruits with black seeds.

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Datasheet

Common Name	Nipple Cactus/ West Indian Nipple-cactus/Texas Hair Cactus/ Little Candles
Botanical name	Mammillaria prolifera
Family	Cactaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	–
Basic Colour	Creamy-yellow
Height	8 -> 10 cm
Habitat	Grasslands, Dry lands
Altitude	400 – 2250 m
Bloom Time	March -> May
Plant Type	Cactus, Succulent, Ornamental
Fruit Type	Berry
different tolerances	tell us
Used Parts	Whole plant
Plant Uses	Ornamental
Active substances	No active substances known
USDA Zone	8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1)
Sun Exposure	Sun, light shade
Soil pH	Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry
Soil Type	Stony, Sandy, Peaty
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows
Germination	tell us
Pests/ Diseases	Disease free

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