Mammillaria plumosa 'Feather Cactus' Euphorbia Check the soil for dryness

Check the soil for dryness often during the hot summer months

the parent plant is often surrounded by a ring of small ‘pups

but is also deep enough to accommodate its taproot

In the bright sunlight that it prefers

Mammillaria plumosa 'Feather Cactus' Euphorbia Check the soil for drynessWith a rounded, compact growth form, what lends feather cactus its name is the wispy texture of the hair like spines emerging from its tightly spaced tubercles. All together, these feathers nearly obscure the dark green base coloration of the plant, lending it a delicate aesthetic made all the more appealing by the dainty, butter yellow blooms that will emerge during the springtime. Establishing clusters that can reach up to 5 inches tall and over 16