Mammillaria longimamma Monstrose Cactus Compared to the better known

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

Huernia pendula  Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae)

I don't know of another cactus like it

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

Produces fleshy spade shaped leaves that have numerous warts on the edges

Mammillaria longimamma Monstrose Cactus Compared to the better knownMammillaria 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.