Mammillaria elongata (Ladyfinger Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Species | elongata |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Origin | Native to Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1.1-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30-40 |
| Height | 15-20 cm |
| Spread | 30-40 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Grows in dense clusters. |
| Landscape | Best grown in pots or as a groundcover. |
| Propagation | Propagated by offset or division. |
| Cultivation | A very tolerant plant but requires a lot of light. |
| Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The finger-like stems are cylindrical and grow 10-15 cm long and 3-5 cm around. Each stem features yellow-brown spines that grow 1-1.5 cm long and curl outward. |
| Flower Description | The flowers, which appear in the spring, are white-pale pink and are 50-90 cm across. |
Photographs
Mammillaria elongata, form. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
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