Xerophyte

Habit

It is a robust tree-like, tubular growing cactus, 3-5 meters tall, branching from near ground level up to half of the plant height.

Central Spines

1 or 2 formed gradually at a later stage, subulate, awl-like, grey 1-4 cm long.

Seeds

Small, black and shining.

Description

Espostoa lanianuligeraSN|6772]]SN|25388]] is a strong attractive form of the widely distributed and variable Espostoa lanataSN|25388]]SN|6772]].

Cephalium

Reddish to orange.

Flowers

White, nocturnal, funnelform, nearly hidden by the wool 5,5-7 cm long.

Blooming Season

Late spring, early summer.

Ribs

19-30, low rounded, slightly notched, separated by linear furrows, 6-9 mm high.

Stem

Cylindrical, erect or slightly diverging, green, 5-11 cm in diameter.

Radial Spines

70-90, needle-like, whitish 6-12 mm long.

Fruits

Top shaped, near spherical 3-4 cm long, purplish-red to nearly white, very juicy, sweet and edible.

Areoles

With yellowish brown felt.