A cactus too easy for some expertsSourced
It flowers, fruits and grows readily.
That may be why snobs overlook it.
Mammillaria prolifera is a familiar, easy-to-grow cactus that can bear flowers and fruit at once. It has introduced many people to the genus, yet cactus writer John Pilbeam noted that connoisseurs almost look down on it because it is so common and simple to cultivate.
A good beginner plant
can still deserve attention.
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