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0Mammillaria prolifera (Mill.) Haw.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Mammillaria1
- Native distribution
- North America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico Northeast, Texas, Global, Brazil, Archipiélago de Cubauncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
3 synonyms
- Cactus proliferus Mill.
- Cactus proliferus mammillaris (Mill.) Aiton
- Mammillaria prolifera prolifera
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Mammillaria prolifera · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Thre) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q150678 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Mammillaria prolifera20100407 076.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Mammillaria prolifera · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Mammillaria prolifera · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Mammillaria tip: Keep it dry and cool (5–10 °C) in winter and it rewards you with a ring of spring flowers.
Mammillaria prolifera – what to know
Mammillaria prolifera – family: Cactaceae, genus: Mammillaria. Native range: North America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico Northeast, Texas, Global, Brazil, Archipiélago de Cuba. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Mammillaria species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Mammillaria prolifera?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Mammillaria prolifera need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Mammillaria prolifera get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Mammillaria prolifera toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Mammillaria prolifera flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: Typical flowering time: February, March, April, May.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Mammillaria
Data sources: GBIF.org – Mammillaria prolifera (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q150678 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Mammillaria prolifera20100407 076.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Mammillaria prolifera (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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