Description
Mammillaria elongata ‘Cristata’ is a cactus that forms a densely packed cluster of contorted, overlapping green stems with areoles that bear white to yellow spines. Each specimen has a unique shape and often can display both crested and normal growth.
Family: Cactaceae | Genus: |
Common Name(s): Brain Cactus | Mature Size: 6+ cm in height & 12+ cm wide |
Origin: Crested cultivar of Mammillaria elongata | Dormancy: |
Flower Colours: White - pale Yellow or Pink | Bloom Season: Spring |
Sun Exposure: Full sun (four to six hours daily) - Bright, indirect sunlight | Watering: Spring - Autumn: “Soak and dry” method Winter: Low |
Temperatures: 18 - 27°C | Min: 10°C | Max: 30°C | Toxic: No |
