Mammillaria gracilis fragilis 'Thimble Cactus'

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Size: 4"
DESCRIPTION

This absolutely adorable cultivar produces numerous small, rounded stems the same size as its namesake, each a bright green and encased in a web of intertwining white spines. As the plant matures, the clusters of offsets will form a mound of foliage several inches wide, but only a couple of inches tall. As if Mammillaria ‘Thimble Cactus’ wasn’t already enough of a charmer, the spring and summer months will make way for numerous blooms of pale yellow with light pink throats, sometimes rivaling the stems for size.

While the stems of ‘Thimble Cactus’ are very prone to breakage when shipped or handled, the fallen stems are quick to re-root when placed into the underlying soil surface. Beyond this, the needs of this variety are quite simple – bright sunlight and thorough but infrequent watering are the two key components of ‘Thimble Cactus’s care. Beyond this, all it asks is for a porous soil mixture within a well-draining pot, and ample airflow around the leaves and soil surface, to help stave off excess moisture and the related rot issues.

Hardy only to Zone 10, ‘Thimble Cactus’ should be protected from frost during the winter months – though a period of exposure to cooler temperatures in the range of 45-55 degree will not harm the plant, and may actually induce more ample blooming in the springtime!

PLANT SIZING & APPEARANCE

Plant sizing is based on the diameter of the nursery pot (2", 2.5", 3", 4" etc), not the plant itself. Plants may be slightly larger or smaller than the pot they are grow in depending on availability or time of year. While we do our best to ship plants as similar to those pictured as possible, please keep in mind that all plants are unique from one to the next, and display color, shape, and growth variation based on current environment, time of year, and other contributing factors. Please note that we ship our plants as dry as possible in the fall and winter months to prevent root rot or freezing. They will plump back up after planting!

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30-Day Guarantee Details

The overwhelming majority of our orders are delivered without any issues. However, due to the complexities of packing and shipping live plants, sometimes things don’t quite go as expected. For these rare instances, we offer this 30 Day Quality Guarantee to all our customers:

Our plants and products are guaranteed to be of excellent quality, well-rooted and disease free. If plants do not arrive in prime condition, customers may choose one of the following options

  • Store credit + 10% (e.g.: $6 purchase + 10% = $6.60 store credit)
  • Credit card, PayPal, or Amazon Pay refund
  • Replacement plants (if possible)

This guarantee applies to all plants and products for up to 30 days after delivery.

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All plants are shipped bare-root with the exception of Bulk Succulent Packs, House Plants, and Plant Club Subscription Boxes. House plants and succulents will ship from separate locations and may arrive at different times. Orders ship Monday-Friday each week. Please allow 1-3 business days for your order to be processed. We ship within the USA and its outlying territories ONLY. Read our full policy here.

Plant Characteristics

How We Ship Plants

Ensuring Your Succulents Arrive Safe and Sound

1. Bare-Root Succulents

We gently remove your succulents from their pots, carefully shaking off excess soil to expose the roots. Each plant is inspected for optimal health, and pots saved for re-use. Please note: Houseplants and succulent packs are shipped fully-rooted in pots.

2. Wrap in Tissue

Succulent are wrapped individually or in pairs with soft tissue paper, forming a protective bundle to ensure the leaves and roots stay safe during transit.

3. Pack the Box Securely

We thoughtfully arrange the wrapped bundles in the shipping box, adding extra cushioning to prevent any movement and ensure your plants arrive in perfect condition.

4. Ship Your Order

Once packed, the box is securely taped and sealed to protect your succulents from the elements, ensuring they arrive fresh and healthy at your doorstep.

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