Mammillaria gracilis
Mammillaria 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".
Light:
Direct sun
Watering:
Sparse
Size:
10–15 cm
“Llegó en perfecto estado y muy bien embalada. La planta es preciosa, mucho mejor que en la foto.”
“Servicio rápido, planta sana y bonita. Repetiré sin duda.”
“Muy contenta con la compra. Cultivada al sol de Almería, se nota en la calidad.”
