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 |
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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 |
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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 |