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Nov 15, 2022 - 09:44 AM
Yes, the whites bits are its spines. This species is a little safer than other cacti though, as its spines tend to lie flat against the stems.
does this have spines Mammillaria gracilis fragilis - Thimble Cactus [fragile] Indoor Succulents
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Mammillaria gracilis fragilis - Thimble Cactus [fragile]
Thimble Cactus (now Mammillaria vetula ssp. gracilis) (Hunt): Small pincushion cactus densely covered with white spines. It grows in prolific clusters that, if given space, can spread into a mounded mat. The stem segments fall off easily but readily re-root. It is native to Mexico and produces minia...
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