Frailea mammifera Crassulaceae Likes water during the growing

Likes water during the growing season as long as it is in well drained soil

This is one of the smallest  species with mature plants rarely reaching more than 2" or so in diameter

but any hard frost can kill it

The heads are tiny

This form often makes small yellow spines that fall off leaving you with a fully spineless plant as it matures

Frailea mammifera Crassulaceae Likes water during the growingFrailea mammifera A cute miniature cactus species from South America with dark green to purple skin and golden spines. It produces yellow flowers in the summer. Takes normal cactus care but can be sensitive to overwatering in winter. Protect from frost. You will receive one of the plants shown in the last image. They are shown growing in a 3. 5" pot. Important Shipping Information PLANTS ARE SHIPPED BARE ROOT If you want me to send them in pots send