Mammillaria gracilis Larger Trees Growing up to 2ft tall

Growing up to 2ft tall and wide

easily trimmed or sheared back after the spring blooming period

introduced into western horticulture in 1980 by Roy Lancaster

Quite hardy too

Foliage is maple-like and dark green

Mammillaria gracilis Larger Trees Growing up to 2ft tallOne of Sean's childhood plants, this is a clustering small cactus from central Mexico that eventually produces 8 mounds covered with crystalline white spines and, in summer, pinkish flowers. Any brightly lit situation is fine, especially those that dry out a bit in winter. A good small rock garden plant where temperatures remain above 20F, USDA zone 9. THIMBLE CACTUS Cactaceae