Mammillaria elongata

Gold Lace Cactus

Mammillaria elongata is a multistemmed cactus with small branches that grow only about 15 centimeters long.

Description

1. Popular name(s): Gold Lace Cactus, Ladyfinger Cactus
2. Botanical name: Mammillaria elongata
3. Family: Cactaceae
4. Origin: Mexico
5. Height: 10 to 15 centimeters
6. USDA zone: 12 (50 F/10 °C)

Plant care

1. Lighting: Full to part sun, hot summer sun is welcome
2. Soil: Regular mixes for cacti, pure or mixed with crushed lava gravel, pumice gravel, grows also good in mineral mixes
3. Watering: Allow to dry between the waterings, avoid waterlogging, water sparingly in winter
4. Feeding: Liquid fertilizer every 4 to 8 weeks from spring to late summer
5. Wintering: Cold to temperate at -15 °F to 59 °F (5 °C to 15 °C)