Xerophyte

Description

This plant is an example of is a hybrid genus (or nothogenus) produced by crossing plants from two different genera (Echinocactus grusoniiSN|3345]]SN|3345]] x Ferocactus schwarzii) the resulting interspecific F1 hybrid shows intermediate characteristic from both the parents and straight ribs covered by yellow needle-like spines.

Variegated Form

The variegated form (x Echinoferocactus (E. grusonii x F. schwarzii)SN|14455]]SN|14455]] f. variegata) has stem variegated with creamy-white, yellow and green. It seems to be a pretty variable plant with several and variously shaped clones. These pictured plants are very attractive and highly prized. They are sometimeseen grafted on stronger columnar species, but can be easily grown on their own roots, but quite slow growing.