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 expected 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 hours daily) - Bright indirect light | Watering: “Soak and dry” method (Spring - Autumn) |
Temperatures: 18 - 27 °C | Min: 10 °C | Max: 30 °C | Toxic: No |
