Xerophyte

Habit

It is a low growing perennial stem-succulent solitary or many-stemmed, often forming large, compact clusters.

Central Spines

4-5, glassy-white (occasionally with a dark tip), 11-14 mm long, needle-like, stiff, straight spreading to erect.

Description

Escobaria laredoiSN|10253]]SN|10253]] is a very showy cactus species with stems densely covered with pure white spines and contrasting purple flowers in spring.

Tubercles

Erect, 10-12 mm long, fissure extending to the base.

Flowers

Small, bright lavender to magenta, 1,5-1,7 cm long, 0,8-1 cm acrross at full anthesis.

Stem

Upright, spherical to egg shaped or club shaped, 4-4,5 cm acrross.

Radial Spines

± 33, glassy-white, 6-12 mm unequal, radiating, stiff, straight or slightly curved.

Fruits

Pinkish lavender to pale green, 1,2-1,4 cm long, sometimes with a few vestigial scales.