Mammillaria Gracilis Fragilis “Thimble Cactus” or Mammillaria Vetula

Mammillaria Gracilis Fragilis is native to Mexico. It is a very cute, small cactus that grows in clusters and has a slender body covered in interwoven white radial spines. The stem segments fall off easily and can be rooted by placing on the soil. 

LIGHT
Full sun

COLD TOLERANCE
-4 ºC
WATER
Water generously when soil is dry.
SOIL PH
Unknown
SOIL TYPE
50% potting mix 50% non organic material (pumice or perlite).
FERTILIZER
Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost.
PROPAGATION METHODS
Offset cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL
Low
ACTIVE SEASON
Sept - April

NOTE
Don't ship well. Thimble will fall off.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS 
Insert cutting into the soil (1" deep). When soil is dry, water the plant sparingly. Roots should form in the following two weeks. Plants should be in bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid leaves from getting burnt, acclimatize the plant to full sun.