Texas Nipple Cactus (Mammillaria Prolifera) 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 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A small, clustering cactus species that forms dense clumps and is known for its easy flowering and offsetting growth habit.

Texas Nipple Cactus

Texas Nipple Cactus

Mammillaria Prolifera

A small, clustering cactus species that forms dense clumps and is known for its easy flowering and offsetting growth habit.

Quick Facts

Type
cactus
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Texas 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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Texas Nipple Cactus
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Taxonomy

Family:Cactaceae
Genus:Mammillaria