Brain Cactus - Mammillaria elongata Cristata - House Plants Delivery Toronto - JOMO Studio Brain Cactus - Mammillaria elongata Cristata - House Plants Delivery Toronto - JOMO Studio Brain Cactus - Mammillaria elongata Cristata - House Plants Delivery Toronto - JOMO Studio
Brain Cactus - Mammillaria elongata Cristata - House Plants Delivery Toronto - JOMO Studio
Brain Cactus - Mammillaria elongata Cristata - House Plants Delivery Toronto - JOMO Studio
Brain Cactus - Mammillaria elongata Cristata - House Plants Delivery Toronto - JOMO Studio

Brain Cactus

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The Brain Cactus, aka Mammillaria elongata 'Cristata’, is a wildly unique plant and gets its name from its very evident brain-looking growth, which is a result of damage to the plant when it is young. The cells of the injured area start multiplying rapidly, which causes the pads of the plant to twist. Although they are not poisonous, watch out for their sharp spines! Cacti are a great starter plant or gift as they need very little water and will thrive in full sun. They would much rather be too dry than too wet (think of desert conditions when taking care of them).

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The plant comes with a default nursery pot. The nursery pot is usually 0.5" - 1" smaller than stated to fit into the same size decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are sold separately.

As with all living things, no two plants are alike. There is some natural variation in size, shape, and characteristics. We make every effort to bring you a plant that as closely as possible matches the plant as it appears on our website, in the size you have chosen, and have a good potential to happily grow in your home.

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In store shopping and free local pick up available at our store located at 21A Bathurst St, Toronto.

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Shipping options are available for plants and planters that are 7" or smaller to all provinces in Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.

Pro tips

Be sure not to water directly on the plant itself, but rather on the soil around the plant, because if water gets into the folds, it may lead to rot.

Brain Cactus - Mammillaria elongata Cristata - House Plants Delivery Toronto - JOMO Studio

Care Guide

How to take care of Brain Cactus

They enjoy some direct sun, but they'll also do well in bright, indirect light. It is best to place this plant somewhere where it will receive some nice morning sun, or a couple hours of afternoon sun, and then indirect light the rest of the day.

They will do best in bright light. A nice bright place inside your home would be on the window sill or a stool that is right next to a window, either with or without blinds, depending on if the plant can handle sun. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.

They like the soil to be completely dry before the next watering. This can take up to 4 weeks in an average home environment but it will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions. For them, it's always safer to underwater or water when you see signs of lack of water (i.e. wrinkly or soft leaves). Water a little more often in the warmer months.

Their humidity requirement is low, so do not mist them or put them in a terrarium.

This plant is moderately toxic and can cause some adverse reactions when ingested so it is best to not let your pets eat it, which we advise for all plants in general. The severity of the reaction will depend on how much of the plant is ingested but, if you know your pet typically does not eat your plants, this plant will be suitable for your home.

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