Mammillaria plumosa | Feather Cactus | 5 cm Pot
R120.00
A soft-looking cactus covered in delicate white feathery spines, forming attractive rounded clusters. Ideal for collectors, small pots and bright indoor displays.
Please note: Plants may differ slightly from the photos. Each plant is unique and may vary naturally in shape, size and appearance.
2 in stock
Mammillaria plumosa, commonly known as the Feather Cactus, is an unusual collector’s cactus covered in delicate white, feather-like spines.
These soft-looking spines create a distinctive snowy appearance and partially conceal the green body beneath. As the cactus matures, it can produce offsets and gradually develop into an attractive clustered specimen.
Its unusual texture makes it particularly appealing for cactus collections, small decorative pots and bright windowsill displays.
Growing Conditions & Care
Light
Grow in bright light to full sun or light afternoon shade.
Good light encourages compact growth, but plants that have been grown under shade should be introduced gradually to intense direct sunlight.
Watering
Water during the warmer growing season, allowing the soil to dry between watering.
Avoid pouring water repeatedly over the feathery spines, as keeping the dense covering wet for extended periods can affect its appearance and encourage moisture-related problems.
During winter, keep the plant relatively dry, but do not leave the roots severely desiccated for extended periods.
Soil
Use a very well-draining cactus mix. This species is vulnerable to root problems if its growing medium remains damp.
Growth Habit
Young plants are compact and rounded, while established plants can gradually produce numerous offsets and form larger clusters.
Key Care Tip
Water around the growing medium rather than over the plant whenever practical to help maintain the beautiful white feather-like covering.
Botanical name: Mammillaria plumosa
Common name: Feather Cactus
Plant type: Cactus
Growth habit: Rounded and clustering
Light: Bright light to sun
Water requirements: Low
Soil: Fast-draining cactus mix
Pot size: 5 cm
Ready to ship in 1-3 business days
Shipping Policy
Plants will be shipped in 1-3 days after the order has been confirmed and all the plants are collected at the little cactus nusery for easy handling.
Succulents trays will be uprooted from trays to prevent damage, and they will be packed in a secure box.
Benefits of Shipping Bare Roots
Shipping Practices
In order for our plants to arrive at your front door in great condition, we have established the following shipping practices to ensure a safe arrival:
The succulents are removed from their nursery pots, stripped of their soil, and set aside to dry if necessary.
Each succulent is then wrapped in tissue paper to protect them during transit. The tissue paper serves two purposes; a) to protect the plants from one another and b) to wick away any residual moisture from the root system.
The wrapped plants are then packed into a cardboard shipping box. The voids within the box are filled with eco-friendly newspaper and magazine paper, in order to prevent movement of the plants within the box, and hence minimize shipping shock.
While this process requires a significant time investment, we feel it's the best way to demonstrate our commitment to delivering high-quality plants in great condition.
We handpick the succulents and only ship out the most beautiful and healthy specimens. If you have any concern about the health and shape of your plants, please contact us immediately. We are always here to answer your questions
Shipping Bare Roots and Shipping with Pots
Shipping bare roots and soft paper wrapping provide the following benefits:
Prevent broken parts, fracture, scuffing, and fallen nodes/leaves
Minimize residual moisture within the package
Prevent soil getting into the leaves and causing a big mess
Reduce shipping weight and the cost that our customers pay
Some plants shown in 2" pots are shipped in their original plastic pots with soil because they are small and are less subject to damaging during transit.
When a shipping box contains multiple plants, we carefully wrap each individual plant in tissue paper, then fill the remaining space in the box with eco-friendly newspaper and magazine paper to ensure the plants don't move around during shipping, and hence minimize shipping shock.
Refund Policy
No refunds applicable on plants.
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Vendor Information
- Store Name: The little cactus
- Vendor: The little cactus
- 5.00 rating from 1 review
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