Different varieties of Elongata, this one has fewer spines. The plant is a tight clumping form with erect stems that some can hang down. It has many different variations in form color also spines. The flowers are small bell shape also come in many colors such as whitish, pale yellow or pinkish, sometimes flushed pink or with pink mid stripes. The plants need a bright exposure, part shade in summer. The plant should be watered regularly in Summer allowing too dry before watering again. Kept the plant drier in Winter. They grow best in well-drained soil also to keep the roots cool in summer.

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