Mammillaria plumosa 'Feather Cactus' Euphorbia honey-scented flowers during the winter

honey-scented flowers during the winter months

In the bright sunlight that it prefers

this peppy cultivar is sure to make a statement in any succulent collection

but is also deep enough to accommodate its taproot

Mammillaria plumosa 'Feather Cactus' Euphorbia honey-scented flowers during the winterWith 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