Is Little Nipple Cactus safe for pets?

Yes, Little Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria Meiacantha) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Little Nipple Cactus easy to care for?

Little Nipple Cactus has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Little Nipple Cactus grow indoors?

Little Nipple Cactus is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Little Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria Meiacantha) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Mammillaria meiacantha is a small, globular cactus known for its dense spines and delicate pink flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Little Nipple Cactus

Mammillaria Meiacantha

Mammillaria meiacantha is a small, globular cactus known for its dense spines and delicate pink flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

cactus

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

⚠️

Not Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, groundcover in rock gardens

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Little Nipple Cactus

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Cactaceae

Genus:Mammillaria