Golden Stars, Lady Fingers
Scientific Name: Mammillaria elongata DC.
Synonym: Cactus elongatus, Cactus intertextus, Cactus stella-aurata, Cactus subcroceus, Chilita elongata, Krainzia elongata, Leptocladodia elongata, Mammillaria echinata, Mammillaria elongata var. echinata , Mammillaria elongata var. stella-aurata , Mammillaria elongata, Mammillaria elongata var. subcrocea , Mammillaria intertexta, Mammillaria stella-aurata, Mammillaria subcrocea, Mammillaria subcrocea var. intertexta , Mammillaria subcrocea var. echinata , Mammillaria suberosa var. intertexta , Mammillaria tenuis var. media , Neomammillaria elongata
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 10-11
Frost Tolerance: Tender in Phoenix, keep above 30°F (-1°C)
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Central Mexico (Hidalgo, Queretaro)
Growth Habits: Clumping
Watering Needs: Moderate water. Keep dry in winter.
Propagation: Offsets
Mammillaria elongata 'crest'
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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