Mammillaria elongata 'Pink Nymph' is a hybrid form of Mammillaria elongata created by hybridizing the closely related Mammillaria elongata and Mammillaria microhelia.
This hybrid was the first "elongata-like" plant with lovely pink flowers, rather than the typical yellow flowers.
Water: It is drought-tolerant. Water regularly; do not overwater. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch.
Sun exposure: Sun to partial shade, light shade. Bright light with ample airflow.
Flowers: Pink, flowers throughout late winter and spring.
Soil: Porous soil with adequate drainage
Hardiness: Protect from frost.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Midwinter late spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria elongata |
| Common Name | Lady finger cactus, Gold lace cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Color | Pink, pale yellow, white |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Habit | Globular, elongated stem |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall, 12 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, deer resistance, mild frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesIt's just a baby...
but it has potential! It's pretty small yet, but it's a very attractive cactus. I can see it turning into a very stunning member of my cactus family.
United StatesUnique plant
A great add to the collection ! This is the best place to get cacti in my opinion.
United StatesNice plant
The plant I received looks exactly like the one pictured for sale on Planet Desert's website. This plant was one of a group that was my second purchase from Planet Desert. Like the first shipment this order came very well packaged for the rigors of the shipping services. DP wraps each plant with a plastic wrap around the base of the plant and down the pot securing it with rubber bands. Then each wrapped plant is wrapped in packaging paper to keep everything together. The result is when you get the plant all the dirt and stones and plant are still in the pot. Some other companies don't do this and often the shipping services have so abused the box that the plants come out of the dirt .
United StatesPlant haul
It was very good
United StatesIN LOVE
My cactus came in excellent condition with 3 baby pups growing at the base.
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Mammillaria elongata 'Pink Nymph' is a hybrid form of Mammillaria elongata created by hybridizing the closely related Mammillaria elongata and Mammillaria microhelia.
This hybrid was the first "elongata-like" plant with lovely pink flowers, rather than the typical yellow flowers.
Water: It is drought-tolerant. Water regularly; do not overwater. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch.
Sun exposure: Sun to partial shade, light shade. Bright light with ample airflow.
Flowers: Pink, flowers throughout late winter and spring.
Soil: Porous soil with adequate drainage
Hardiness: Protect from frost.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Midwinter late spring |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mammillaria elongata |
| Common Name | Lady finger cactus, Gold lace cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Flower Color | Pink, pale yellow, white |
| Genus | Mammillaria |
| Growth Habit | Globular |
| Growth Habit | Globular, elongated stem |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 11 (USDA) |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall |
| Mature Size | 6 in. tall, 12 in. wide |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Plant Type | Cactus |
| Propagation | By cuttings |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant |
| Resistance | Drought tolerant, deer resistance, mild frost tolerant |
| Soil PH | 6.5 |
| Soil PH | 6.5, Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Type | Cactus potting mix soil |
| Special Features | Easy to grow |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans |
| Toxicity | Safe for humans, friendly to dogs, friendly to cats |
| Watering Needs | Low |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesIt's just a baby...
but it has potential! It's pretty small yet, but it's a very attractive cactus. I can see it turning into a very stunning member of my cactus family.
United StatesUnique plant
A great add to the collection ! This is the best place to get cacti in my opinion.
United StatesNice plant
The plant I received looks exactly like the one pictured for sale on Planet Desert's website. This plant was one of a group that was my second purchase from Planet Desert. Like the first shipment this order came very well packaged for the rigors of the shipping services. DP wraps each plant with a plastic wrap around the base of the plant and down the pot securing it with rubber bands. Then each wrapped plant is wrapped in packaging paper to keep everything together. The result is when you get the plant all the dirt and stones and plant are still in the pot. Some other companies don't do this and often the shipping services have so abused the box that the plants come out of the dirt .
United StatesPlant haul
It was very good
United StatesIN LOVE
My cactus came in excellent condition with 3 baby pups growing at the base.