Mammillaria gracilis
CactaceaeMammillaria gracilis · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a globular cactus with tubercles and radial spines. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Mammillaria gracilis
Known in botany as Mammillaria gracilis, this cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family and comes from mainly Mexico. It stands out for body covered in mamillae (tubercles) instead of ribs, a peculiarity that has fascinated botanists and enthusiasts for generations.
Your Mammillaria gracilis has been grown at Succulentae, a specialized nursery in Almería, under real Mediterranean arid conditions — more resilient and better adapted than artificial greenhouse plants. It's the difference between a succulent grown under real sun and a greenhouse one — and it shows in shape, color and longevity.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Mammillaria gracilis | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | mainly Mexico | |
| Natural habitat | arid and semi-arid zones | |
| Adult size | 3-30 cm | |
| Flowering | crown of small pink, red or white flowers | |
| Propagation | offset or seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
It is the largest genus in the Cactaceae family with over 200 species. Its flowers form a perfect crown around the apex, which has earned several species the name "bishop's crown".
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse; let it dry out well and suspend in winter
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C; tolerates 0 °C when dry
