Woolly Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria nivosa)
Mammillaria nivosa, the Woolly Nipple Cactus, is a small globular cactus from the Canary Islands, noted for its dense white wool and prominent tubercles.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, direct sunlight.
Watering
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Soil
Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix, typically gritty with sand and perlite.
Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures during growth.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Fertilizer
Feed with diluted cactus fertilizer during growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers bright, direct sunlight.
Full sun to partial shade
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Reduce in winter
Requires a well-draining cactus or succulent mix, typically gritty with sand and perlite.
Prefers warm temperatures during growth.
Can tolerate cooler temperatures in dormancy
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Feed with diluted cactus fertilizer during growing season.
Do not fertilize in winter
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Succulent
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Pot, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
5-15 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Type
Absent
Flower Size
0.8-1.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusMammillaria
- speciesMammillaria nivosa
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to pets and humans.