Xerophyte

Habit

it is a globular usually solitary cactus.

Central Spines

3-4, 15-75 mm long, ochre to reddish, straight, acicular or slightly bent inwards.

Description

Thelocactus bicolorSN|3420]]SN|3420]] cv. albiflorus distinguishes from the standard Thelocactus bicolorSN|3420]]SN|3420]] for its pure white flowers instead of magenta with a red throat, all the other characteristics namely size and shape of spines, stems, flowers, fruits, roots etc. clearly show that they are conspecific.

Tubercles

Rounded.

Flowers

55-110 mm wide, pure white.

Blooming Season

Early spring to autumn.

Ribs

8, distinct.

Stem

Globose, ovoidal or slightly pyramidal, 8-20 cm tall, 5-12 cm wide.

Radial Spines

8-18, 10-30 mm long, ochre to reddish, straight, acicular.

Areoles

With glands.