Mammillaria elongata - Copper King – CactusWarehouse
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Mammillaria elongata Copper King

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The Mammillaria elongata, commonly known as the Copper King is known for its rich, golden-orange spines and tightly clustered finger-like stems. This compact cactus grows into dense mats over time, making it a show-stopping addition to any arrangement or container garden. It's drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and thrives in bright light with minimal fuss making it a great pick for collectors and cactus newbies alike.

Please Note: Our collection includes bare-root WITHOUT any soil or pot and cuttings. Some of our plants may have minor scars, yet each one is guaranteed to arrive in optimal health and excellent condition. Additionally, any discoloration at the base of the cactus, particularly in rooted variants, is a typical result of previous planting in soil. 

Product Details

Benefits

✔ Rare cultivar with striking copper-colored spines
✔ Grows into dense, eye-catching clusters
✔ Blooms with soft yellow or pink flowers in spring
✔ Extremely low-maintenance and beginner-friendly
✔ Great for sunny windowsills, patios, or xeriscape gardens

Cactus Care

After Arrival: Let your Copper King rest in a shaded, dry area for 3–5 days before planting. This helps it recover from shipping. Use a well-draining cactus soil mix—something sandy with added perlite or pumice is ideal. Hold off on watering for the first week to prevent root rot.
Long-Term Care: Place in partial shade or full sun for the best color and compact growth. Water deeply only when the soil is completely dry—typically every 2–3 weeks in warm months and less in winter. This cactus prefers dry conditions and can suffer if overwatered.
Hardiness Zone: 9–11


USDA Zone

9, 10, 11

Shipping & Guarantee

At Cactus Warehouse, we take pride in shipping the healthiest, hand-selected cacti straight from our nursery in Fallbrook, CA. All our cacti are hardgrown and carefully checked to ensure you get the best.

  • Schedule: Orders ship on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
  • Delivery Time: Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days once shipped.
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  • Carriers: We ship via UPS and USPS with full tracking

  • Safe Packaging: Each cactus is wrapped in protective kraft paper to reduce movement. During cold weather, you have the option to add heat packs to keep your plants safe.
  • Care Instructions: Every package includes simple, step-by-step care instructions so you know exactly what to do after arrival.
  • 30-Day Happiness Guarantee: If your cactus doesn’t arrive healthy and happy, we’ll make it right. Email us at info@cactuswarehouse.com and we’ll take care of you.

Customer Reviews

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Russ Roland
PLANTS

Not as large as an anticipated, but it’s a beautiful plant for my collections! But I may have looked at the larger one and order the smaller one. Love your plants.

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Maria
Beautiful

Love the color, size and shape.

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Barry D
Huge Copper King

This thing was bigger than the picture, arrived in perfect shape and packaged to perfection. Was not my first purchase from Cactus warehouse and definitely not my last. Great company.

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Nancy

It's beautiful! Healthy and with new growth.

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