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Ladyfinger Cactus

Ladyfinger Cactus

Ladyfinger Cactus Care & Information

The Mammillaria elongata, commonly referred to as Ladyfinger Cactus, is a species of Cacti native to central Mexico with dark green stems and bronze-orange spines. This drought-tolerant species creates clusters of offsets that can easily be propagated to form new plants. Under optimal conditions, it may surprise you with delicate pink or yellow flowers in Spring.

  • Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
  • Small plants measure 3-6" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage
  • Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice

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