Mammillaria vetula gracilis – care guide

Botanical fact sheet

Mammillaria vetula Mart.

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Taxonomy: Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Mammillaria3
Plant type: Succulent dwarf shrub
Native distribution: Areas between Guanajuato and Veracruz, Mexico.uncertain4
Natural habitat: A plant associated with desert and dry shrubland biomes.
Height / growth form: Succulent, shrubby growth form.
Flowering period: Spring, as well as late summer and autumn. The flowers are small and cream-white.
Growth & dormancy period: Growth period: from spring to autumn. Dormant period: in winter, generally from November to March. During the winter rest, it requires cool, bright, and dry conditions.
Ecology: Primarily found in desert or dry shrubland biomes.
Conservation status: LC Least concern (IUCN)5

Sources (5)

Kew – Plants of the World Online · Accepted name
World Flora Online (WFO) · Synonyms
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Mammillaria vetula · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
IUCN Red List · Conservation status

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Tips & experience from members

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How members water it

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

General data for the genus Mammillaria – no species-specific data yet

Waterlowgeneral genus data

Lightfull sungeneral genus data

Humiditylowgeneral genus data

Min. temperature5 °Cgeneral genus data

Dry winter rest · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Mammillaria tip: Keep it dry and cool (5–10 °C) in winter and it rewards you with a ring of spring flowers.

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At a glance

Mammillaria vetula gracilis – what to know

Mammillaria vetula gracilis belongs to the genus Mammillaria (Cactaceae); there is no species-specific data yet. Native range: Areas between Guanajuato and Veracruz, Mexico. General care guidelines for the genus Mammillaria (no species-specific data yet): light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (2 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Mammillaria vetula gracilis?

According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.

How much light does Mammillaria vetula gracilis need?

According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Mammillaria vetula gracilis get?

According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Mammillaria vetula gracilis toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Mammillaria vetula gracilis flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: Typical flowering time: February, March, April, May.

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