Lady Finger Cactus (Mammillaria elongata) - 2.5 inch potted Cactus

Lady Finger Cactus (Mammillaria elongata) Description and Planting InstructionsDescription:Scientific Name: Mammillaria elongataCommon Names: Lady Finger Cactus, Gold Lace Cactus, Golden Star CactusFamily: CactaceaeOrigin: Native to central MexicoAppearance: The Lady Finger Cactus is a small, cylindrical cactus that forms dense clusters of finger-like stems. Each stem is covered in a dense array of short, golden to reddish-brown spines that give the cactus a fuzzy appearance. The stems can grow up to 6 inches (15 cm) long and 0.8 inches (2 cm) in diameter. In the spring, it produces small, white to pale yellow flowers along the sides of the stems.Planting Instructions1. Choosing the Right LocationClimate:Temperature: The Lady Finger Cactus prefers warm temperatures and can tolerate temperatures down to about 25°F (-4°C) for short periods. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.Sunlight: This cactus requires full sun to partial shade. It does best in bright, indirect light when grown i