Mammillaria elongata cristata copper king white although it looks like one

although it looks like one

staminodes absent

including plenty of sunlight and minimal water stress

The Claret Cup Cactus is a magnet for pollinators

These slow-growing plants require light shade to thrive

Mammillaria elongata cristata copper king white although it looks like oneOrigin and habitat: The original natural habitat of this species are the states of Guanajuato, Hidalgo and Quertaro (Mexico). Description: Mammillaria elongata is a succulent ground cover, forming with time a tight clumps of erect, ascending, prostrate or recumbent stems. This may be the most common Mammillaria to be found and occurs in more variations than any other Mammillaria species. Blooming season: Spring, but can bloom for a second time later