Mammillaria Prolifera — Silver Lace Flowering Cluster Cactus
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Mammillaria Prolifera is one of the fastest-offsetting cacti you can own — it forms a dense, domed cluster of small globes covered in fine white hair-like spines within a couple of years. The small yellow-cream flowers appear reliably in spring, ringing each globe with a cheerful crown of blooms.
Difficulty — Beginner Friendly | Maintenance — Low | Ideal for — Both Indoor and Outdoor
What's in the Box
- 1 × Live Mammillaria Prolifera Cactus (Bare Rooted)
- No pot included
Care Guide
☀️ Sunlight — Bright indirect to direct light, 4–6 hours daily.
💧 Watering — Once every 14–18 days in summer. Every 35–40 days in monsoon.
🌱 Soil — Gritty cactus mix: 40% cocopeat + 40% coarse sand + 20% perlite.
🌡️ Temperature — Thrives in 18°C–38°C.
✂️ Maintenance tip — Offsets can be gently separated and potted individually once they reach 1–2 cm in size. Best done in October–November.
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Yes, Mammillaria Prolifera can be kept indoors near your brightest window. A south or west-facing window with 4–6 hours of direct sunlight works best. Without adequate light, cacti will stretch and lose their compact shape.
Water Mammillaria Prolifera once every 10–14 days in summer. In monsoon, reduce watering significantly as humidity keeps soil moist. In winter, once every 20–25 days is enough. Always check soil is bone dry before watering.
Mammillaria Prolifera has sharp spines that can injure if touched carelessly — always handle with thick gloves and keep away from children and pets. The plant itself is non-toxic but spines pose a physical hazard.
Yes, but move Mammillaria Prolifera under a covered area during monsoon to prevent waterlogging. Ensure excellent pot drainage and avoid watering during rainy periods. Excessive moisture in monsoon is the biggest threat to cacti in India.
Repot Mammillaria Prolifera once every 2 years or when roots emerge from the drainage hole. Use a terracotta pot one size larger with well-draining cactus mix. Best time to repot is spring (February–March) before Indian summer.