Photo: Franceli MacedoCC BY 4.0via iNaturalistresized / cropped
None Plant Care
Mammillaria beneckei Ehrenb.
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This plant is known for its dense covering of white spines, giving it a snowball-like appearance. Originating from Mexico, Mammillaria beneckei is favored by collectors for its compact size and unique texture, making it a standout addition to any succulent collection.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for None?
Water None every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the None Native To?
What Is the None?
None (Mammillaria beneckei) belongs to the Cactaceae family within the Mammillaria genus. None is native to western and central Mexico.
None displays a low clumping cactus growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. None produces small, colorful flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, or white.
How Often Should You Water a None?
Mammillaria beneckei requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the None Need?
None thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the None Prefer?
Mammillaria beneckei grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. None prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a None?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for None to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a None?
Feed None every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a None?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a None?
None can be propagated through offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to ladyfinger cactus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the None Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list None, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the None?
None is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the None Need?
None grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. None is native to western and central Mexico. In cooler regions, grow None as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 10a – 12b
Keep exploring plants
None is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Mammillaria genus — compare its care with other Mammillaria species on PlantoScan.
Mammillaria is part of the Cactaceae plant family — browse all Cactaceae genera and species.
None thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Mammillaria Species
Other Mammillaria species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Mammillaria beneckei Ehrenb., family Cactaceae (first published in in Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 2: 833. 1844.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list None, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Franceli Macedo, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 10a – 12b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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