Mammillaria gracilis fragilis / Thimble Cactus (4 inch)

-About Mammillaria gracilis fragilis / Thimble Cactus-

Mammillaria gracilis fragilis, also known as Thimble Cactus. It is a small pincushion cactus full of white star-shaped spines. Mammillaria gracilis fragilis grow in cluster. The creamy white flowers will bloom in spring and summer.

-How to care for Mammillaria gracilis fragilis / Thimble Cactus-

Sun/Location: Cactus plants and the sun go hand in hand. Thimble Cactus need bright sunlight to grow well, but please avoid long periods of direct sunlight in summer. As it cannot tolerate low temperatures, please keep the cactus indoors in winter. 

Soil/Pot: The Mammillaria gracilis fragilis like a light soil mix. The cactus soil mix is ideal for most cacti. Or you can make your succulent soil by adding perlite and gritty in potting soil.

Watering: Thimble Cactus get by little water, but not no water. How to water the cactus varieties? Here is a rule for you: let the soil completely dry out and water your plant thoroughly. Clich here to learn more about cactus.

-More Information-

Primary color: white
Secondary color: green
Bloom color: yellow
Cold hardiness: zone 9a-11b (from 20F to 50F)
Product format: 4" pot
Suitability: balcony, Window, Garden
Propagation: stem cutting, leaf, seed
Special characteristic: easy to propagate

We pack all shipments by hand. 

We have many years of experience shipping live succulents and cactus plants. We pay close attention to packing and have developed an expert shipping method. All succulents are packed and protected with polypropylene cotton (this is a stuffing used for dolls). We find this is the most effective material for protecting live plants while in transit. It is important to us that you are able to Keep going and Keep growing without any stress about the quality of the product or packaging.

Shipping Speed

In general, it takes 3 to 10 days for plants to arrive after you place your order. All orders will be shipped out 48 hours after you place them. We ship the orders on work days(from Monday to Saturday) and all year round. In normal conditions, it will take 3-10 days for you to receive the package. Estimated shipping times are offered as needed.

HOLIDAYS: During weeks in which a holiday occurs - Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, etc. - shipping may be delayed until the following week.

EXTREME WEATHER NOTICE: The Next Gardener reserves the right to hold shipments during storms or periods of extreme heat or cold. This is to ensure your plant does not suffer while it is in transit.

Winter shipping

We insist on shipping succulents to our customers all year round. However due to the extreme winter weather, although we pack succulents with as much protective material as possible, plants are still at increased risk of frost on their way to colder areas. We highly recommend adding one 72-hour heat pack to your order or you can request a hold on the package until it warms up.

Please note that The Next Gardener is not responsible for packages that suffer cold damage without a heat pack. We cannot control the weather. Order at your own risk.

Hawaii, Alaska, and Other US Territories

Unfortunately, shipping is not available to Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. Territories. The transit time is too long, and the plants would be dead on arrival.

Due to numerous factors beyond our control, free shipping to Hawaii is not an option. And, we can no longer guarantee orders going to Hawaii that get delayed by more than 4 in-transit days.  The buyer will assume all risk of damage when a delivery is delayed. Thank you for your understanding.

Sorry. No International Shipping for now!!!