Mammillaria Plumosa “Feather Cactus”

IDEAL LIGHT

Prefers full sun but can tolerate shade and indoor growing.

WINTER HARDINESS

Not frost tolerant - protect from freezing

PROPAGATION METHODS

Cuttings, offsets, seed

WATER NEEDS

Water only when soil is dry

MATURE SIZE

3 inches tall | 16 inches wide

ADDITIONAL NOTES

The white “feathers” on Mammillaria plumosa look soft and fluffy, but they hide the sharp spines that cover this cactus. The “feathers” not only add interest to the cactus, but they also shade the plant from heat and sun. “Feather Cactus” does well in container gardens. It is considered