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. Datasheet Common NameNipple Cactus/ West Indian Nipple-cactus/Texas Hair Cactus/ Little CandlesBotanical nameMammillaria prolifera FamilyCactaceaeLife CyclePerennialFoliage - Basic ColourCreamy-yellow Height8 -> 10 cmHabitatGrasslands, Dry landsAltitude400 - 2250 mBloom TimeMarch -> MayPlant TypeCactus, Succulent, Ornamental Fruit TypeBerrydifferent tolerancestell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesNo active substances knownUSDA Zone8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1)Sun ExposureSun, light shadeSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureDrySoil Type Stony, Sandy, Peaty Propagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sowsGerminationtell us Pests/ DiseasesDisease free Open Next Page To See More Photos. Mammillaria prolifera Mammillaria prolifera
