Mammillaria candida, popularly called Snowball Cactus, is an appealing small cactus native to the rocky terrains of central Mexico. Esteemed for its dense covering of bright white spines, it is particularly admired when it blooms with delicate, pale pink flowers.
Distinctive Features
Spines: Dense, white, radial spines completely covering the globular body, giving a snow-covered appearance.
Flowers: Small, pale pink flowers arranged in a charming circular pattern around the apex, blooming typically in spring.
Growth Habit: Globular, forming clusters of compact spherical heads with age, remaining low-growing.
Care Notes
Light: Thrives in bright sunlight; provide some afternoon shade in extremely hot climates.
Water: Water sparingly, allowing soil to fully dry out between watering; reduce significantly during winter months.
Humidity: Prefers low humidity; ideal for typical indoor environments or dry climates.
Temperature: Optimal growth between 18°C and 27°C; sensitive to frost, requiring protection below 5°C.
Fertiliser: Apply a cactus-specific fertiliser once monthly during the growing season at half strength.
Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years in spring, using a well-draining cactus potting mixture.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
