| Place of origin:
State of Baja California, Mexico.
Description: The species has globular stem,
although it becomes cylindrical as the plant grows old, being
able to reach in natural conditions up to 1 m. high and about
30 cm. wide.
The ribs are wide and obtuse and between 13 and 20.
The areolas are big and extended and are felted in the young
specimens.
The radial spines are between 10 and 14. They are long and
thin, white, straight or something curved, opened laterally
and intercrossing with each other.
The central spines are between 7 and 9, although they are
numerous in adult plants. They are big, straight and acute,
of up to 5 cm. long and a little flattened. The central spine
is uncinated and much more wider than the rest.
All are red when the plant is young, but they become reddish
as the plant grows older.
The flowers are yellow and so the fruits.
Growing tips: It requires full sun and rigorous
winter rest. It is propagated by seeds. |
