Xerophyte

Description

The standard Echinofossulocactus multicostatusSN|1726]]SN|1726]] is a vivid green rounded cactus with many curved, tight, thin and wavy ribs. The beautiful crested form is very rare in collection and highly priced. Even though there are some different clones this plant remain quite rare and looked for by collectors.

Flowers

The blooms are white with a violet to purple midvein in early spring.

Spines

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

Areoles

There are only 2 or 3 areoles in each rib, witch are covered with white felt in young plants.