| Place of origin:
Northwest of Argentina.
Description: The species presents globular
stem, but it can be slightly extended too. It have white wool
on apex and measures about 8 cm. wide
The ribs are divided as an helix in protuberances.
The radial spines are white, very thin and they are 50. The
central spines are 4, one of them is hooked, white or orange
color and with the dark end.
The flowers appear in the upper part of the plant and last
several days. They are yellow or orange color and measure
between 3 and 5 cm. wide.
Growing tips: The species grows better with
partial shade. propagation is made by seeds. |
