Description: Known as the ladyfinger cactus, Mammillaria elongata forms clusters of cylindrical stems with yellow-brown spines, giving plants an overall golden brown appearance. Pink-yellow flowers may appear in spring. Easy to grow, it’s a great cactus for beginners. Its offshoots may be used to propagate new plants. For best results grow Mammillaria elongata in cactus compost in containers in full sun. Water from mid-spring to summer only, and feed once a month with a special cactus fertiliser.Mammillaria elongata is best grown as a houseplant but containers may be moved to a sunny, sheltered patio in midsummer. *** All of the 4 inch plants will be shipped bare root.Light: Partial sun, partial shade. Soil: Porous, well-drained. Temperature: This cactus prefers cooler temperatures, so avoid placing it close to any heat sources. But also protect the plant from frost and freezing temperatures. Water: Try not to overwater the plant, but you can mist its leaves every other day to maintain its preferred level of humidity (50-60%).ABOUT PACKAGE: Your package will be shipped in a box and meticulously bubblewrapped. When opening your package, some soil may be loose in the box. Plant orders are shipped within 3-5 days depending on availability of the plant. We'll try to ship during the week to avoid weekend delay. If you need your order urgently, please message us so we can upgrade your shipping. ***The plant may appear dry or stressed when you receive it. Simply plant it in a pot and leave at bright location without direct sunlight for a few days. Then you can begin watering the plant, gradually introducing more sunlight, and watching it thrive. ***Please be aware that plants in 2" pots are baby plants, hence they're smaller than those in 4" pots. The color of succulents vary based on its growing condition. The plant you receive may not be the exact color as the picture. With proper care and abundant sunlight the color will reappear. We ship all year round, heat packs are available for purchase in the winter.https://www.ebay.com/itm/332439334479 CUSTOMIZATION: Would you like something you don’t see in our shop? Simply send us a message and we will do our best to accommodate your request! BULK ORDER: Ordering 5 or more? Please send us a message for a special price! We will curate a wonderful listing for you, featuring everything to bring a smile on your face. Whether you need a bulk order or need a rare plant you don't see, we will do our best to accommodate your needs! We have many other species that we haven't uploaded on our page, so please feel free to let us know if you're looking for any kind of succulent in specific. OUR GUARANTEE: We only ship out beautiful, healthy plants! Please track your package and open it immediately. If you receive your package and are not satisfied, please message us immediately. Fragile plants such as bearpaw, baby toe, burro tails and moonstones may break or loose a few of their leaves during transport. Please contact us for replacements if your plants are severely damaged before writing your reviews. We'll try our best to accommodate you.
Price: 6.25 USD
Location: Lake Forest, California
End Time: 2024-02-19T05:00:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Features: Evergreen
Season of Interest: Summer
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Genus: Mammillaria
Soil pH: Neutral
Growth Habit: Clumping
Climate: Dry
Common Name: Lady Fingers Cactus
Plant Form: Plant
Plant Type: Succulent
Brand: Succulents Box
Foliage: Evergreen
Color: Green, Yellow
Sunlight: Partial Shade, Full Sun
Safety: Spines
Type: Cacti & Succulents
Watering: Light
Available Variations
Color: 2 inch
Price: 6.25 USD
Available Quantity: 36
Quantity Sold: 6
Color: 4 inch
Price: 10.85 USD
Available Quantity: 93
Quantity Sold: 3
Color: 2'' + Clay Pot
Price: 9.25 USD
Available Quantity: 26
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: 4'' + Clay Pot
Price: 16.15 USD
Available Quantity: 70
Quantity Sold: 0