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1Mammillaria elongata DC.
Mammillaria elongata, the gold lace cactus or ladyfinger cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to central Mexico. Growing to 15 cm (6 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in) wide, it consists of densely packed clusters of elongated oval stems, covered in harmless yellow or brown spines, and in spring producing white or yellow flowers. It is among the most common and most variable of its genus in nature, and is a popular subject for cultivation. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Mammillaria elongata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q134530 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Warzenkaktus - Mammillaria elongata.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Mammillaria elongata · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Mammillaria elongata · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
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Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
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Mammillaria tip: Keep it dry and cool (5–10 °C) in winter and it rewards you with a ring of spring flowers.
Mammillaria elongata – what to know
Mammillaria elongata – family: Cactaceae, genus: Mammillaria. Native range: Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Mammillaria elongata?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Mammillaria elongata need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Mammillaria elongata get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Mammillaria elongata toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Mammillaria elongata flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Mammillaria: Typical flowering time: February, March, April, May.
What members’ data shows
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Mammillaria elongata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q134530 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Warzenkaktus - Mammillaria elongata.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Mammillaria elongata (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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