Mammillaria elongata var. minima
Also Known As
- Mini Lady Fingers
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 3"-6"
- W: 1"-6"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Mammillaria elongata var. minima plant details
Mammillaria elongata var. minima is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Mammillaria elongata var. minima
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Mammillaria elongata var. minima
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Mammillaria elongata var. minima plant
How to Grow Mammillaria elongata var. minima
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-15"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - low
- dry in winter
aka Mammillaria formosa var. microthele, Mammillaria microthele
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 5"-7"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 3"-16"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 2"-15"
Width: 4"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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