Mammillaria elongata (Lady Finger Cactus)


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusMammillaria
Specieselongata
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginCentral Mexico.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9b - 10a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-4
Temperature (°F)5
Height10 - 12 cm
Spread12 - 15 cm
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ShapeMounding to elongated when mature.
LandscapeIn potted succulent collections or in small indoor rock gardens.
PropagationBy offsets.
CultivationPlant in full sun in extremely well-draining soil.
PestsNo known pests or diseases.
Notable SpecimensMuttart Conservatory, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom.
HabitatGrows in crevices between rocky outcroppings.
Bark/Stem DescriptionFleshy succulent with wooly spines. Growth spreads out like small elongated fingers.
Colour DescriptionDeep green succulent flesh, orangey-brown wooly spikes.
Texture DescriptionCoarse.

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