Xerophyte

Description

The peanuts cactus, Echinopsis chamaecereusSN|8692]]SN|8692]] (probably best known under its old name Chamaecereus silvestriiSN|8694]]SN|8694]]), is a very popular cactus with many crowded finger-like stems. Established plants can reach a height of 15 cm and width of 30 (or more) cm.

Note

Chamaelobivia hybrids

Flowers

Orange-red about 5 cm in diameter, often produced in prolific quantities from an early age.

Spines

10 to 15 soft, white bristles, 2 mm long.

Ribs

8 to 10.

Stem

Pale green finger sized, initially erect that became prostrate up to 10 cm tall, 1.2 cm in diameter, up to 15 cm long. As cactus ages, eventually eventually become woody and spineless.