Snowcap

Latin name: Mammillaria gracilis

Family: Cactaceae

Subfamily: Cactoideae

Tribe: Cacteae

Genus: Mammillaria

Origin: Mexico

Mammillaria Gracilis is also known as the ‘Thimble Cactus’.

This cactus type is the perfect cactus for people who are just starting to grow their own plants.

Watering: An excess amount of water should be avoided. The best way of watering is soak and dry method this cactus.

Watering period: 15-20 days in summer, once a month in winter

Dormant during winter.