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
• 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.