Xerophyte

Central Spines

2-4 white or light yellow.

Description

Solitary cactus that can in time grow several heads.

Flowers

Funnel-shaped, pink (or magenta) with a yellow centre and about 6 cm wide Not self-fertile.

Blooming Season

Usually flowers only once in mid to late winter (or early spring) but sometimes it can do a 2nd round like it happens with all seasonal bloomers once in a while.

Ribs

Indistinct divided in conical tubercles.

Stem

Light green, up to 10 cm tall and 10 cm wide.

Radial Spines

Glassy white acicular, usually between 15 and 25.

Fruits

Green and shiny. Hairless and spineless.

Areoles

White