Mammillaria bocasana - Powder Puff Cactus
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Powder Puff Cactus (Mammillaria bocasana) (Poselger): Miniature, globose cactus from Mexico with copper spines and a fluffy coating of white, cottony hair. It grows easily and produces many offshoots that can be transplanted or left to cluster and mound. Expect dependable blooms in the form of a ring of white to pink flowers crowning each stem.
This cactus variety will not survive a hard frost, but if there is a risk of freezing temperatures it can be brought indoors to grow on a sunny window sill or under a grow light. Cactus need bright sunlight, great drainage, and infrequent water to prevent rot. Pick containers with drainage holes and use well-draining cactus and succulent soil with 70% to 80% mineral grit such as coarse sand, pumice, or perlite. Water deeply and wait for the soil to completely dry out before watering again.
Product Size
2.0" Pot
Current Primary Color
White
All Seasonal Colors
Green
Bloom Color
Pink Bloom, White Bloom
Grow Zone (Hardiness)
Zone 10 (30F)
Recommended Light Conditions
Bright Indoor Light, Full Sun
Maximum Height
Under 3"
Growth Habit / Shape
Clumping / Mounding
Special Characteristic
Showy Blooms
THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 10+
10
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Hi there!
Powder puff cactus will bloom throughout the spring and summer. It will flower multiple times throughout this period so, despite it being difficult to tell how long an individual flower will last, it's safe to give it a large window of time to bloom.
You can help encourage it to flower by giving it a lot of sunlight, preferably growing it outside in the warmer months. Letting it cool down during the winter (but not freeze!) also encourages it to bloom once spring finally comes. I hope this helps!
Powder puff cactus will bloom throughout the spring and summer. It will flower multiple times throughout this period so, despite it being difficult to tell how long an individual flower will last, it's safe to give it a large window of time to bloom.
You can help encourage it to flower by giving it a lot of sunlight, preferably growing it outside in the warmer months. Letting it cool down during the winter (but not freeze!) also encourages it to bloom once spring finally comes. I hope this helps!
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This cactus likes to be a little root bound. Therefore, I wouldn't repot it into a pot anymore than 2" bigger than the pot it's already in.
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These tubercles are supposed to be firm. There are some differences between symptoms of root rot and underwatering that'll hopefully help you ferret out the difference in your plant.
Root rot is marked by a discoloration in the stem. If your stem is yellowing at the base, chances are you're dealing with root rot. Also, if you squeeze a tubercle that's yellowed and your fingers feel wet afterwards, that's just more confirmation. If you're still unsure, dig the cactus up and look at the roots. If some are blackened and slimy, you're dealing with root rot.
Underwatering usually comes with a lack of yellowing in cactus and more wrinkling than root rot causes.
Root rot is marked by a discoloration in the stem. If your stem is yellowing at the base, chances are you're dealing with root rot. Also, if you squeeze a tubercle that's yellowed and your fingers feel wet afterwards, that's just more confirmation. If you're still unsure, dig the cactus up and look at the roots. If some are blackened and slimy, you're dealing with root rot.
Underwatering usually comes with a lack of yellowing in cactus and more wrinkling than root rot causes.
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Ideally, you'd want to wait until the offsets reach 1" in diameter before attempting propagation. However, once they do reach this size, you can either twist them off or use a clean knife or shears to cut them off. Regardless of which method you choose, hold off on planting the cuttings for at least a week to allow the cut ends to callous over.
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Mammillaria bocasana would do very well in straight Bonsai Jack. As for pots, you can use shallow ones, just be sure they have drainage holes. Please note that these plants can get around 3" in diameter, so be sure they have room in whatever planter you're using.
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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.
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Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.
Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.
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Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.
Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength
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Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.
HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS
- Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
- Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
- Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…
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Different succulent varieties have different light needs. You can find the Recommended Light Conditions on each variety's page by scrolling down to the Product Details. We use four categories of recommended light, and some plants can thrive under a range of light conditions.
LOW INDOOR LIGHT
- Can grow indoors without direct sun.
- Placing outdoors in direct sun or on sunny window sills might cause dark burns.
- There are a limited number of succulent varieties that thrive in low light, notably Haworthia, Gasteria, Peperomia, and some Jade…
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