Xerophyte

Description

Parodia rudibuenekeriSN|14374]]SN|14374]] is a white, fuzzy cactus, usually solitary, or slowly clustering with spiral of dense white spines in columns.

Flowers

Diurnal, opening in during the day and closing at night. Pale to bright yellow up to 4 cm in diameter, developing from white flower-buds.

Blooming Season

Summer.

Forma Albissima

This is a selected form with long, whiter and softer spines.

Spines

Long, erect, very white, glassy and soft.

Stem

Globose-Cylindrical, erect, green, up to 20 cm tall, 5 cm in diameter.