Low light green stem with short red and yellow curved spines, candy-striped pink and white flower in spring; flowering size.
Slow growing to start, but it does well under cultivation. Suited for any rich, well drained soil (Ph 6). Grow it in full sun throughout the year. In winter keep completely dry at 10°C, but it can tolerate sporadic light frost. It takes less watering than the standard for other ferocacti.. It's necessary to be avoid wetting the bodies of these plants while they are in sunlight. A wet cactus in the sun light can cause sun burning, which can lead to scars, or even fungal infections and death. Seeds are the only way of reproducing.
Origin: Mexico (San Luis Potosi, Guanajuato, Oaxaca, Puebla, Queretaro de Arteaga)
Habitat: Grows in association with Tillandsia usneoides, bushes and desert trees in a very dry area. During drought periods the plants sink well into the ground, from the effects of heat and dryness. For this reason it is very difficult to locate the cactus until the rains arrive and it swells itself and prepares to bloom. If it is not flowering, it would be difficult to see it at all.
Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.
Requires porous cactus soil with adequate drainage. Protect from frost.
Selling a young plant. All plants are shipped well packaged, healthy, free of pests & diseases.
