Xerophyte

Description

The classical Ferocactus glaucescensSN|31721]]SN|1532]] is a solitary or basally suckering, barrel cactus. Multiple heads are produced as the plant ages and can form a very large mound. The crested form (Ferocactus glaucescens f. cristataSN|1532]]SN|31721]])has pale glaucous grey-green and is heavily ribbed with numerous areoles sprouting radial, yellow spines. It can also get very big making a spectacular specimen. A very few crested plants sprout unpredictably time by time among normal green seedling and are very rare. Plants with crested stems are often attractive and highly prized.