Plant Care Silver Cluster Cactus

Silver Cluster Cactus

4.8 out of 5 (34 experiences)

Silver Cluster Cactus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Silver Cluster Cactus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Little Candles, Strawberry Cactus and Texas Nipple Cactus

Taxonomy

Mammillaria prolifera
Mammillaria
Cactaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Silver Cluster Cactus

💦 Water

How often to water your Silver Cluster Cactus

Water needs for Silver Cluster Cactus
0.5 cups
every 12

Silver Cluster Cactus 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.

Calculate water needs of Silver Cluster Cactus

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Silver Cluster Cactus in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Silver Cluster Cactus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Silver Cluster Cactus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Silver Cluster Cactus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Silver Cluster Cactus in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Silver Cluster Cactus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Silver Cluster Cactus: 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 Silver Cluster Cactus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Silver Cluster Cactus is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Silver Cluster Cactus →

Common Silver Cluster Cactus Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Silver Cluster Cactus 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.

Silver Cluster Cactus Water Frequency →

Silver Cluster Cactus Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Silver Cluster Cactus 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 🏡.

Silver Cluster Cactus Light Requirements →

Silver Cluster Cactus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Silver Cluster Cactus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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💨 Humidity

Silver Cluster Cactus enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Silver Cluster Cactus Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Silver Cluster Cactus 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!

Best Soil Mix for Silver Cluster Cactus →

When and How to Successfully Repot Silver Cluster Cactus →


💩 Fertilizer

Silver Cluster Cactus 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Silver Cluster Cactus →


❄️ Dormancy

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


🌎 Native Region

Silver Cluster Cactus is native to the Southwestern United States, Central America, and the Caribbean.


🌸 Flowers

Silver Cluster Cactus produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Silver Cluster Cactus Flowers →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Silver Cluster Cactus grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Silver Cluster Cactus →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Silver Cluster Cactus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Silver Cluster Cactus Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Silver Cluster Cactus can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Silver Cluster Cactus →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Silver Cluster Cactus. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


Care Summary for Silver Cluster Cactus

Silver Cluster Cactus

Silver Cluster Cactus


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

Silver Cluster Cactus has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 25
Silver Cluster Cactus has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 7
Silver Cluster Cactus has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 6
Silver Cluster Cactus has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 4
Silver Cluster Cactus has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
@Marlene305 avatar
@@Marlene305
leaf-1 27 Plants
xp 4,305 XP
12/03/2021

Love my cacti!!

Survivor Survivor
@tessalou avatar
@@tessalou
leaf-1 45 Plants
xp 1,860 XP
globe Withcott, Queensland
11/20/2021

Cute orange cactus.

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
Deborah avatar
@Deborah
leaf-1 10 Plants
xp 1,161 XP
10/11/2021

This has several off-shoots and has been easy to grow so far.

Fast grower Fast grower
@tessasplants avatar
@@tessasplants
leaf-1 35 Plants
xp 728 XP
10/08/2021

Great for little pots in your room or bathroom

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
@itsmel avatar
@@itsmel
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 204 XP
08/09/2021

It’s really easy to propagate and it’s flowers are really cute!

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Fast grower Fast grower
@lilykowal2 avatar
@@lilykowal2
leaf-1 2 Plants
xp 65 XP
globe Mullica Hill, NJ
08/01/2021

It’s so cute and east to maintain.

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
@freshlycutweeds avatar
@@freshlycutweeds
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 227 XP
globe Aurora, IN
07/21/2021

very sharp but easy to take care of

Survivor Survivor
@honeyyvoiced avatar
@@honeyyvoiced
leaf-1 39 Plants
xp 9,520 XP
globe Des Plaines, IL
07/14/2021

Easy to care for, not very stabby so a good beginner cactus.

Survivor Survivor
Silvia avatar
@Silvia
leaf-1 103 Plants
xp 3,724 XP
globe Albuquerque, NM
07/01/2021

Love the way this cactus looks, although not a fast grower but still fun to have.

Survivor Survivor
@nut avatar
@@nut
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 49 XP
06/23/2021

they are so perfect, i love my cactus fred 🌵💗

Survivor Survivor
@Laurenllama001 avatar
@@Laurenllama001
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 45 XP
05/10/2021

I like how cute it looks whilst growing; it’s a slow grower and the soil gets dry fast but after a small water it’s back to normal! Really lovely plant! :)

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Survivor Survivor
@Kennedy avatar
@@Kennedy
leaf-1 59 Plants
xp 1,221 XP
03/23/2021

I took this plant from my sister who doesn’t take care of it I need to repot it soon but it grew like crazy when I gave it sun and water and it’s been a good plant since

@Aylha avatar
@@Aylha
leaf-1 42 Plants
xp 5,457 XP
02/24/2021

So great and easy to take care of but branches fall of easily, just be gentle

Fast grower Fast grower
Survivor Survivor

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