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.
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Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Blooming Season | late winter and spring. |
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Common Name | Lady finger cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Pink |
Frost Tolerance |  -5° c |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | To -3.8 °c |
Height | 15 cm |
Origin | Mexico |
Pot Size | 3.5" |
Scientific Name | Mammillaria elongata pink nymph |
Shape | Globular or elongated shape |
Sun Exposure | Partial shade |