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Little nipple cactus

Mammillaria heyderi

Little nipple cactus (Mammillaria heyderi) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10b.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to AZ, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–10b
Mature size
—
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
—
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Little nipple cactus (Mammillaria heyderi)
Mammillaria heyderi — Little nipple cactus. Photo by DataEcologist via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Little nipple cactus (Mammillaria heyderi) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10b. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, little nipple cactus pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Cobaea Beardtongue (Penstemon cobaea).

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