Mammillaria
prolifera is a species of cactus in the subfamily Cactoideae, with the common
name Texas nipple cactus.
Light & Temperature: Generally speaking, these plants like warm
temperatures and bright light. Watering & Feeding should be sparse year
round. During the spring, summe, water thoroughly when the soil is almost
dry. During the winter, reduce watering by half. As interior plants, growing
Mammillaria couldn't be easier.
Mammillaria cactus varieties can span sizes from one inch in diameter (2.5
cm.) to one foot in height (30 cm.)
To encourage better flowering, allow the plants to enjoy a cooling period
in the winter and suspend watering.