Golden Stars, Lady Fingers
Synonym: Cactus subcroceus, Mammillaria suberosa var. intertexta, Mammillaria stella-aurata, Cactus stella-aurata, Mammillaria elongata var. stella-aurata, Mammillaria intertexta, Mammillaria elongata var. subcrocea, Cactus intertextus, Mammillaria tenuis var. media, Mammillaria subcrocea, Cactus elongatus, Mammillaria subcrocea var. intertexta, Mammillaria elongata var. echinata, Leptocladodia elongata, Neomammillaria elongata, Krainzia elongata, Chilita elongata, Mammillaria echinata, Mammillaria subcrocea var. echinata, Mammillaria elongata
Family: Cactaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 10-11 Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix, keep above 30°F (-1°C) Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Light shade Origin: Central Mexico (Hidalgo, Queretaro) Growth Habits: Clumping Watering Needs: Moderate water. Keep dry in winter. Propagation: Offsets |
A diverse group of clustering plants from pencil to finger-like stems. The Mammillaria elongata is sometimes called 'Lady Fingers' because of its harmless spines. The nipples are arranged in perfect spirals, and the spines on each of them are arranged as a star. The spines vary in color from yellow to red.
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