Xerophyte

Habit

It is a matforming cactus with many crowded finger-like stems. Established plants can reach a height of 20 cm and width of 100 cm.

Central Spines

0 or 1 central spine.

Description

Echinocereus pentalophus var. procumbens f. albiflorusSN|1587]]SN|21791]] is a rare white flowering form found in the wild in Nuevo Leon (Mexico). Its stems are bright green in colour and noticeably stronger than those of the stardard Echinocereus pentalophusSN|21791]]SN|1587]] var. procumbens.

Flowers

Huge, up to 12 cm long white with a greenish throat, blossoms in mid April-may.

Ribs

4-5, with low tubercles.

Stem

erect or semi-prostrate, branched above ground, sprawling and decumbent, reddish-purple to dark green. Stems are weak, 2,5-3 cm in diameter.

Radial Spines

5 or 7, short, brown, yellowish, tan or ashy white, usually very stiff and straight.

Fruits

Green with white pulp. Fruiting 3-4 months after flowering.