Mammillaria longimamma Monstrose Cactus Thelocactus lophothele A cute rounded

Thelocactus lophothele  A cute rounded green cactus with dramatic long spines

Compared to the better known Dioscorea elephantipes this species has a more irregular caudex shape but otherwise takes similar care

It is a winter grower so give it more moisture in the cooler months and hold back on the water in the summer

The plants can be purple during winter dormancy or times of stress but is otherwise blueish green normally

Mammillaria longimamma Monstrose Cactus Thelocactus lophothele A cute roundedMammillaria longimamma A monstrose form of the popular species. Has pale blue green skin and slightly shorter tubercles than the normal form. Has a somewhat columnar growth habit. Will clump in time. Takes normal cactus care. Protect from frost. You will receive the plant shown in the last image or one similar. Plants shown in the 3. 5" pot.