| Place of origin:
Mexico, state of San Luis Potosi.
Description: The stem is solitary when the
plant is young, although it send basal offsets with age. It
is globular, bluish green or grayish green, and flattened
a little in the apical zone. It is about 10 cm. high and a
little more wider than taller.
The ribs have acute edges, they are about 1.5 cm., and appear
in number of 10 or 14.
The areolas, are covered of white colored felt when young,
but become naked with age. They are very separated from each
other.
Spines are heavy, yellow, and they are about 3 or 5. The upper
ones are a little curved and flattened, mainly the central
one which can be up to 4 cm. long. The rest are short. The
inferior spines are cylindrical, about 1.5 cm. long and are
directed downwards.
The flowers appear in the apical part of the plant, they are
of carmine or violet red color and are about 3 cm.
Growing tips: The plant requires partial
shade. It is propagated by seeds or by rooting basal sprouts. |
