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Brain Cactus” or “Brain Crest Cactus” — this is a fascinating and popular cactus variety known for its unusual, brain-like shape

🌵 What It Is

The Brain Cactus (scientific name: Mammillaria elongata ‘Cristata’) is a crested form of the normal Mammillaria elongata cactus.

• Mammillaria elongata is sometimes called the Ladyfinger Cactus or Gold Lace Cactus.
• The ‘Cristata’ or crested version forms unusual, wavy, fan-like growth patterns that resemble the folds of a human brain — hence the nickname Brain Cactus or Brain Crest Cactus.

🧠 Why It Looks Like a Brain

Normally, a cactus grows from a single growing tip (the apical meristem).
In a crested cactus, that growing point mutates and spreads out into a line or wave instead of a single point.

• This abnormal growth pattern makes the cactus twist and curl as it grows.
• The overlapping ridges and folds give it that brain-like appearance.

This cresting mutation can be caused by:

• Genetic factors (naturally occurring)
• Damage to the growing tip (from weather, insects, or physical injury)

🌞 Care Requirements

Brain Cactus care is very similar to other small desert cacti:

🌸 Flowers

It can produce small pink or yellowish flowers along the folds in spring or early summer — a lovely contrast against its green “brain” texture.

🌱 Propagation

You can propagate it by:

• Offsets: Many Brain Cacti produce small offshoots around the base.
• Cuttings: Carefully cut and dry a section before replanting.