How much sunlight does my Mother of Hundreds need?

Mother of Hundreds requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Mother of Hundreds like?

Mother of Hundreds prefers dry environments . Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

What type of soil should I use for my Mother of Hundreds?

Mother of Hundreds is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Mother of Hundreds?

Mother of Hundreds grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Mother of Hundreds go dormant?

It’s common for Mother of Hundreds to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Mother of Hundreds native to?

Mother of Hundreds is native to the Southwestern United States, Central America, and the Caribbean .

Does Mother of Hundreds produce flowers?

Mother of Hundreds produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

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Q: How often should I water my Mother of Hundreds?

Mother of Hundreds thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

4.3 out of 5 (9 experiences)

Survivor

Fast grower

Also known as

Globe Cactus

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Mammillaria compressa

Genus

Mammillaria

Family

Cactaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Mother of Hundreds

Water

How often to water your Mother of Hundreds

Mother of Hundreds needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Mother of Hundreds in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Mother of Hundreds: 1ft from a window

Mother of Hundreds love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Mother of Hundreds does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Mother of Hundreds in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Mother of Hundreds

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Mother of Hundreds: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Mother of Hundreds after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Mother of Hundreds

Mother of Hundreds

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 8

Fast grower 3

Easy to propagate 3

Blooms easily 3

@@spicyadelaide

3 Plants

88 XP

Orlando, FL

08/28/2021

Might grow tilted, low maintenance. definitely a survivor some of my plants accidentally kept out of the sun for a week and this plant not only bounced back but started growing shortly after being placed back in the sun

Fast grower

Survivor

Mother of Hundreds plant photo by @spicyadelaide named Khaleesi on Greg, the plant care app.

@@maggieme23

16 Plants

1,031 XP

06/09/2021

I kid you not I bought this 5 years ago and I haven’t watered in probably 3 years. Forgot it existed and it’s still kickin. Looks the same as when I bought it

Survivor