Mammillaria gracilis fragilis 'Thimble Cactus'

Thimble Cactus: Tiny Clusters of White-Spined Charm

Bring a little cactus detail to your collection with Mammillaria gracilis fragilis. Its small cylindrical stems form clusters beneath a delicate pattern of white spines, giving this Thimble Cactus a wonderfully intricate look.

• 🌵 Thimble-like stems give the cactus its charming common name
• 🤍 White spines form a lace-like pattern over the green stems
• 🌱 Clustering offsets create a fuller cushion over time
• 🪴 Petite form fits beautifully in a small cactus planter
• 🤲 Fragile offsets need gentle handling when moved

Display Thimble Cactus where you can enjoy its fine white pattern up close. Move it by the pot, as the little offsets can detach easily.

Care Tips

Light: Give bright light with gentle direct sun. Acclimate gradually and protect from scorching afternoon heat.

Water: Let the cactus mix dry before watering. Water less during cool, slow growth and never leave the pot standing in water.

Soil: Use a gritty, fast-draining succulent mix.

Potting: Choose a pot with drainage holes and repot when the roots need more room.

Humidity: Provide good airflow and avoid persistently damp foliage.

Temperature: Protect from frost and cold, wet conditions.

Handling: Use gloves and suitable tools around the spines. Support the plant carefully to avoid dislodging offsets.

Shipping & Handling

• Most plants are shipped bare roots without the pot and soil, with the following exceptions:
• Some plants shown in 2" pots - see more info
• Plants that require soil to stay healthy during transit - see more info
• We commit to shipping bare roots, which requires more time and labor, and provide excellent quality and service to our customers - see Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots
• You will receive a very similar plant to the one shown in the photos; shape and color may vary
• Ship within USA & its outlying territories only
• Please visit Order Processing & Shipping info page for additional details
  

Care Instructions

Please visit our Succulent Care info page for more details.

To ensure the health of succulents, it is important to plant them in porous, well-draining soil. Succulents require little watering, but don't like to sit in wet soil. To create an adequate cactus mix, simply add pumice, perlite, or grit to cactus soil to provide the proper drainage.

Allow the soil to dry to the level recommended in the Care Tips above before watering again. Always drain excess water.

Weather Conditions

• When ordering, be mindful that living succulents can freeze. If you live in an area that is below 40°F, please consider purchasing plant until the weather is more suitable.
• Shipping Warmer: 72+ Hours Heat Packs available at my store for $2.00 each

Keywords: Thimble Cactus, Mammillaria gracilis fragilis, white-spined cactus, clustering cactus