Xerophyte

Description

Its distinctive feature is the strong curling spines which look like pairs of buffalo-horns. It is one of the best spined species.

Roots

Produces a long tap-root and thus requires a deep pot.

Note

The var. “brevispinum”” is a catalog name used to distinguish form with few shorter and strong spines.

Flowers

Attractive funnelform, creamy-white with a reddish throat, 6x4 cm.

Spines

Strong 3-5, depending on the age, 3 cm long, curved, light brown.

Ribs

6-10, rather flat, tubercles distinct but rather shallow.

Stem

Rather flat, approx 10 cm in diameter and 4-5 cm tall, light green to blue-green taking a brownish to cherry shade when exposed to strong sun light and under under stress conditions.

Fruits

Long, grey-green.

Areoles

With yellowish wool.