Mammillaria plumosa, commonly known as the Feather Cactus, hails from the arid hills of northeastern Mexico. These exquisite, one-off multi-headed specimens are ideal for collectors seeking something exceptional in form and rarity. Its delicate, feathery spines not only protect the plant from extreme sun but also give it an almost ethereal appearance.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers bright light with some protection from the hottest midday sun.
Water: Water sparingly; allow soil to fully dry between waterings, especially in cooler months.
Humidity: Tolerates dry air well; avoid excessive humidity which may cause rot.
Media: Use a sharply draining cactus mix with added grit or pumice.
Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 15–30°C; protect from frost.
Fertiliser: Feed lightly with a diluted cactus fertiliser during active growth in spring and summer.
Repotting: Infrequent repotting needed; best done in spring when roots begin to outgrow the container.
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
WA & TAS: $20 per order
NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
Where certification is required, a physical address must be supplied for traceability. Delivery to a PO Box is still allowed.
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