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Mammillaria elongata
| Scientific Name: | Mammillaria elongata |
| Synonyms: | |
| Common Name: | Golden Lace Cactus |
| Other Names: | Golden Stars |
| Etymology: | Mammillaria: mammilla (nipple or teat) [Latin] Elongata: elongatus (elongated) [Latin] |
| Origin: | Mexico |
| Light: | Full sun. |
| Soil: | Typical mix: 1 part potting soil to 1 part coarse sand. |
| Water: | Typical: Drench soil and let dry from Spring through Fall. Water sparingly during Winter dormancy period. |
| Min Temperature: | 32F. |
| Blooms: | White |
| Comments: | Our plant most likely is the 'Copper King' variety. It has reddish spines. |
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