{"id":8671,"date":"2020-11-05T09:42:57","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T14:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tempo2.solutionorange.com\/cactusfleuri\/?post_type=product&#038;p=8671"},"modified":"2025-10-28T09:41:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T13:41:58","slug":"mammillaria-prolifera","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/product\/mammillaria-prolifera\/","title":{"rendered":"Mammillaria prolifera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The species Mammillaria prolifera is a cactus native to Mexico, the southern United States, and several Caribbean islands such as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. It typically grows in natural habitats such as scrublands, lowland grasslands, and arid rocky formations.<span class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" data-wiz-uids=\"FjHRib_f,FjHRib_g\"><span class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here are some care tips to keep your plant healthy:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Light<\/strong><br \/>\nMammillaria prolifera prefers a sunny to very sunny location. Place it where it can receive at least six hours of direct sunlight per day, such as a south- or southwest-facing window.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watering<\/strong><br \/>\nLike most cacti, Mammillaria prolifera is sensitive to overwatering. Water moderately during the growing season (spring and summer), allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings to prevent root rot. In winter, reduce watering significantly while the plant is dormant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Humidity<\/strong><br \/>\nThis species prefers dry environments with good air circulation. Avoid overly humid areas to prevent fungal diseases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Temperature<\/strong><br \/>\nMammillaria prolifera thrives in warm to moderate temperatures between 25\u00b0C and 32\u00b0C (77\u00b0F\u201390\u00b0F). It can tolerate cooler winter temperatures between 5\u00b0C and 12\u00b0C (41\u00b0F\u201354\u00b0F) but should be protected from frost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Soil<\/strong><br \/>\nUse a well-draining cactus mix, or create your own by adding coarse sand or perlite to standard potting soil. Ensure the pot has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.<\/p>\n<h3>Fertilization<\/h3>\n<p>Feed your Mammillaria prolifera lightly every two weeks during spring and summer with a diluted cactus fertilizer. Avoid fertilizing in autumn and winter when growth slows.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pruning<\/strong><br \/>\nPruning is generally limited to removing offsets or dead parts for propagation. No drastic trimming is necessary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common Problems<\/strong><br \/>\nWatch for signs of root rot caused by overwatering. Mealybugs, spider mites, and aphids can occasionally appear \u2014 treat infestations promptly with appropriate insecticidal solutions or natural remedies.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>L&rsquo;esp\u00e8ce Mammillaria fragilis est un cactus originaire du Mexique et du sud des \u00c9tats-Unis ainsi que plusieurs \u00eeles des Cara\u00efbes comme Cuba, la R\u00e9publique Dominicaine et Ha\u00efti. Cette esp\u00e8ce de&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":12127,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_analysis_target_kw":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[319],"product_tag":[365,367,360,391,384,386,363,358],"class_list":{"0":"post-8671","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"product_cat-cactus-globulaires-et-cylindriques","6":"product_tag-moderer","7":"product_tag-couvre-sol","8":"product_tag-croissance-lente","9":"product_tag-croissance-moyenne","10":"product_tag-printemps","11":"product_tag-ete","12":"product_tag-non-toxique","13":"product_tag-plein-soleil","15":"first","16":"instock","17":"taxable","18":"shipping-taxable","19":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/8671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=8671"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=8671"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cactusfleuri.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=8671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}