Brain Cactus | Mammillaria elongata cristata
Meet the "Brain" of the Operation: Mammillaria elongata cristata
Ready to get a little trippy? If you thought our other cacti were wild, the Brain Cactus is here to blow your mind. This isn't just a plant; it's a botanical marvel that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi flick or a tiny desert laboratory. Normally, the Mammillaria elongata (Ladyfinger Cactus) grows in straight, finger-like stems. But the 'Cristata' form is a beautiful rebel. Due to a unique mutation, the growth point flattens and undulates, creating tight, twisty folds that look exactly like—you guessed it—a golden, fuzzy brain.
- LIGHT: Full sun for a minimum of 6 hours a day.
- WATER: Allow soil to dry completely between thorough waterings.
- CARE LEVEL: Beginner
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PET-SAFE: Pet safe!
Note: Images are a representation of the plant you will receive. Each plant is unique, and small variations in leaf and plant size, color, etc. is to be expected.
Meet the "Brain" of the Operation: Mammillaria elongata cristata
Ready to get a little trippy? If you thought our other cacti were wild, the Brain Cactus is here to blow your mind. This isn't just a plant; it's a botanical marvel that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi flick or a tiny desert laboratory. Normally, the Mammillaria elongata (Ladyfinger Cactus) grows in straight, finger-like stems. But the 'Cristata' form is a beautiful rebel. Due to a unique mutation, the growth point flattens and undulates, creating tight, twisty folds that look exactly like—you guessed it—a golden, fuzzy brain.
- LIGHT: Full sun for a minimum of 6 hours a day.
- WATER: Allow soil to dry completely between thorough waterings.
- CARE LEVEL: Beginner
-
PET-SAFE: Pet safe!
Note: Images are a representation of the plant you will receive. Each plant is unique, and small variations in leaf and plant size, color, etc. is to be expected.
Original: $22.00
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$7.70Description
Meet the "Brain" of the Operation: Mammillaria elongata cristata
Ready to get a little trippy? If you thought our other cacti were wild, the Brain Cactus is here to blow your mind. This isn't just a plant; it's a botanical marvel that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi flick or a tiny desert laboratory. Normally, the Mammillaria elongata (Ladyfinger Cactus) grows in straight, finger-like stems. But the 'Cristata' form is a beautiful rebel. Due to a unique mutation, the growth point flattens and undulates, creating tight, twisty folds that look exactly like—you guessed it—a golden, fuzzy brain.
- LIGHT: Full sun for a minimum of 6 hours a day.
- WATER: Allow soil to dry completely between thorough waterings.
- CARE LEVEL: Beginner
-
PET-SAFE: Pet safe!
Note: Images are a representation of the plant you will receive. Each plant is unique, and small variations in leaf and plant size, color, etc. is to be expected.
