Mammillaria plumosa 'Feather Cactus' Euphorbia the chubby leaves will flush

the chubby leaves will flush shades of pink or even purple in more direct sunlight

Bright light will yield the best coloration and most active growth

be sure to follow a thorough but infrequent watering routine

Reaching up to a foot in height and width when fully mature

Mammillaria plumosa 'Feather Cactus' Euphorbia the chubby leaves will flushWith 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