CACTUS PUP - THIMBLE CACTUS Mammillaria vetula ssp. gracilis - 2XPUPS

YOU ARE PURCHASING 2X CACTUS PUPS.  A CACTUS PUP IS A READY-TO PLANT OFFSET FROM THE MOTHER PLANT

CactiI, like Thimble Cactus, are capable of producing offsets, or "pups". These pups can easily be separated from the parent plant to perform propagation. Doing this type of propagation is faster and  has the highest success rate compared to other methods.

Small pincushion cactus densely covered with white spines. It grows in prolific clusters that, if given space, can spread into a mounded mat. The stem segments fall off easily but readily re-root. It is native to Mexico and produces miniature, pale cream to pink blooms.

This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.