Mazhar Botanic Garden

Mammillaria elongata DC.

Gold lace cactus

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001076
Common name: Gold lace cactus
English name: Lady finger cactus
Arabic name: ماميللاريا الونجاتا
Native: Central Mexico
Country: Central america
(PGR): Very common

Lady finger cactus forms clusters of cylindrical stems with yellow -brown spines flowers pink yellow

Ornamental indoor plant. help remove indoor air pollutants, such as formaldehyde and benzene, making them a beneficial addition to homes and offices.

Cactus elongatus (DC) Kuntze

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Texture: Rocky  Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Desert
Salinity: None
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Offsets or seed
Flowering time: Spring and summer
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 6.5
Status: Common
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Cactus
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Shop garden
Plant Uses: Ornamental Potplant
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
Vegetation types: Cactus
pH: Mild acid Neutral

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