Xerophyte

Note

They are commonly called wave or brain cacti because of their crinkly appearance.

Flowers

The blooms are white, pink or purple with a violet to darker purple midvien.

Blooming Season

Early spring, and occasionally during the growing season through autumn.

Spines

6 to 9 radial spines, the upper ones are longer whit a central stout and flat erected spine up to 7cm long, while the lower ones are shorter and point downwards. The spines are different lengths.

Stem

Solitary, globose, vivid green with a flat tops 8-15 cm wide and up to 7-20 cm tall, typically with 50 to 100 multiple, very tight, thin, wavy ribs

Areoles

Areoles are covered with white felt in young plants,