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 | Thimbles are fragile and can easily come off with a small amount of pressure. Some thimbles may be lost during shipping, but they can easily be propagated for further cultivation. This variety of cactus is also known for its fast growth rate.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS 
Insert stem segments a few centimetres below the soil surface. Water sparingly after two weeks of planting. Resume watering only once the soil has become dry. Roots should appear in the following two weeks. Provide bright shade during the rooting period. To avoid sunburn, gradually introduce the plant to direct sunlight.