Cacti - The Feather Cactus - Mammillaria Plumosa

When you are browsing with Succulents Online you will come across the Feather Cactus or Mammillaria Plumosa this is a lovely succulent that looks soft with feathers. Great if you are a first time gardener or experienced gardener, it is easy to maintain, and will make any indoor or outdoor space more interesting with its distinctive appearance.

Feather Cactus (Mammillaria Plumosa) Feather Cactus or Echinopsis bisiora is from the high altitude zone of Mexico and gets it white feathery spines which gives it a look of being fluffy this is one of the reasons why it can do well in any succulent garden.

Key Features:

• Appearance: Feather Cactus has highly packed globe like structures with white feathery spines all over the surface.

• Flowers: In the flowering season, it has scря small, white to pale pink flowers making it useful as ornamental plant.

• Size: Grows up to be a 4 inch pot circle; Suitable for small area plantings.

Care Tips:

These tips from the experts will help you keep your Feather Cactus in the best condition:

• Soil: Plant in cactus/succulent mix soil supplemented with sand or perlite to ensure good drainage.

• Sunlight: Position in a brightly lit area with filtered light; can grow in somewhat shaded areas too.

• Watering: Water sparingly; do not water it too often as this may lead to rotting of the roots by the formation of excess water at the base of the plant.

• Fertilizing: During the period of active growth, diluted liquid fertilizer, especially cactus and succulent fertilizer, should be used; do not fertilize the plant in winter.

• Pot Size: Select pots that are not very deep but have holes at the bottom for good root exposure to air.

• Propagation Guide: Experiencing the proper procedure on how to propagate Mammillaria Plumosa:

Product Details:

• The first photo serves a display purpose only.The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same.

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