Mammillaria Elongata - Copper King Cactus

Mammillaria Elongata "Copper King" is a cylindrical multicolored cactus. The colors range from yellow, gold, light brown, red to a showy copper. This succulent will easily multiply with new pups growing at the base of the mother plant. A perfect cactus to grow in a container indoors or outdoors.

Native to: Mexico

Zone: 10

Hardiness: tender soft succulent - will not tolerate frost

Recommended light conditions: filtered sun

Bloomtime : Winter

Bloomcolor: yellow and white

Watering Needs Indoors: Instead of giving your succulents gradual sips of water throughout the week, give them a good soaking, to the point where water runs out the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. Be sure to empty the water that runs into the saucer, succulents do not like to sit in water. Then let the soil dry out completely before watering again.

Watering Needs Outdoors: In the Summer water your succulents every two weeks, by soaking them and letting them dry before watering again. In the Winter water your succulents once a month.

Technical Information About This Plant

• Requires bright light for most of the day. Or constant dappled shade.
• Best to water every 2 weeks.