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Cacti Mammillaria Elongata Queen

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Here’s a complete care guide for Mammillaria elongata ‘Queen’ (Ladyfinger Cactus) — a charming, cluster-forming cactus known for its golden spines and small pinkish-white blooms 🌸

Here is a comprehensive care guide for your Mammillaria elongata ‘Queen’:

🌞 Light

Full Sun to Bright Light: Needs 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Best placed on a south- or west-facing window if grown indoors.
Outdoors, give it morning sun and light afternoon shade in very hot climates.

🌡️ Temperature

Prefers warm temperatures between 20–30°C.
Tolerates mild cold down to 5°C, but protect from frost — it’s not frost-hardy.

💧 Watering

Water sparingly. Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
During summer (growing season): Water once every 2–3 weeks, depending on heat.
In winter (rest period): Water once a month or less — only if the plant starts to shrivel.
Always avoid water standing in the pot; root rot is the main danger.

🪴 Soil

Use a well-draining cactus/succulent mix.
You can mix your own:
- 50% cactus potting soil
- 30% coarse sand
- 20% perlite or pumice

🍽️ Fertilizer

Feed during active growth (spring–summer) every 4–6 weeks with a diluted cactus fertilizer (low in nitrogen).
Stop feeding in autumn and winter.

🌸 Flowering

Produces small cream to pink flowers around the stem in spring or early summer.
Bright light and a short dry winter rest help trigger blooms.

🌱 Propagation

Very easy by offsets (pups).
Gently twist off a pup, let it callous for 2–3 days, then plant in dry, sandy soil.

🪵 Pot & Repotting

Choose a shallow, wide pot — roots are small but it spreads sideways.
Repot every 2–3 years or when clusters overflow the pot.

⚠️ Common Issues

Soft base or black spots: Overwatering / root rot.
Shriveling: Underwatering or extreme cold.
Elongation (stretching): Not enough light.

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Cacti Mammillaria Elongata Queen

Selling Size : Single Plant | Pot Included | Secure Packing