Gold Lace Cactus
Mammillaria elongata is a multistemmed cactus with small branches that grow only about 15 centimeters long.
Description
- Popular name(s): Gold Lace Cactus, Ladyfinger Cactus
- Botanical name: Mammillaria elongata
- Family: Cactaceae
- Origin: Mexico
- Height: 10 to 15 centimeters
- USDA zone: 12 (50 F/10 °C)
Plant care
- Lighting: Full to part sun, hot summer sun is welcome
- Soil: Regular mixes for cacti, pure or mixed with crushed lava gravel, pumice gravel, grows also good in mineral mixes
- Watering: Allow to dry between the waterings, avoid waterlogging, water sparingly in winter
- Feeding: Liquid fertilizer every 4 to 8 weeks from spring to late summer
- Wintering: Cold to temperate at -15 °F to 59 °F (5 °C to 15 °C)
Categories: Cacti | Succulents |
