Xerophyte

Description

This is the rare and beautiful short spined form of E. davisii. This plant has an unique and unmistakable appearance and is considered by many among the nicest cactus cultivars.The standard E. davisii is the tiniest Echinocereus species, plants are extremely diminutive and mostly subterranean (geophytes), usually do not offset.

Roots

Fibrous in young plant became tuberous in age.

Flowers

Yellow-green whit a green stigma and yellow pollen, up to 2 cm across, (buds acute, reddish and yellow-greenish).

Blooming Season

Blossoming and fruiting occur on 3 to 4 year-old plants. Blooming period in cultivation is March-April.

Spines

The areoles contain 8-14 spines, usually radial, pectinated, short but stout fang like, white whit a dark contrasting tip. 2-4 mm long.

Stem

Spherical stems with 6-9 ribs, dark green epidermis up to 1-2 cm in high and 1-3 cm in diameter (but cultivated specimens can grow bigger).