🌿 Mammillaria vetula
Mammillaria vetula
A charming miniature cactus with clustered, rounded stems covered in white spines, often producing offsets that form tight clumps.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Central Mexico
☀️ Light: Full sun to bright, indirect light indoors
💧 Water: Low; allow soil to dry completely between waterings
📏 Size: 2–4 in tall, spreading by offsets
🌸 Bloom Time: Spring to summer; small white to pink flowers in rings around the crown
🪴 Houseplant Use: Great for sunny windowsills, small pots, or mixed cactus gardens
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Pot in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend with added sand or grit for sharp drainage and healthy root growth