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Mammillaria variaculeata is a clumping cactus forking dichotomously. It has rather uninteresting short spines when young, before making a fierce and very showy mature dark brown spination. However the species comprises plants with variable spine length.
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This is a very distinctive short spined variant of the famous Turbinicarpus flaviflorus. This variety has very short corky golden-brown spines that contrast well with the body which is coated in a whitish bloom.
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A rare species endemic to a tiny area of coastal Chile. Globose stem, dark gray-green to dark bronze-purple, often forming small clusters. Ribs divided into tubercles bear woolly areoles with short, black spines. Produces relatively large yellow flowers.
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This striking species clusters into tight mounds composed of many heads, each cloaked in dense, short, white pectinate spines. In spring, every stem is encircled at its base by a vibrant ring of orange blooms.
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Crossbreed involving two different Astrophytum species (Astrophytum asterias x Astrophytum coahuilense) the resulting interspecific F1 hybrid shows intermediate characteristic from both the parents, the number of ribs vary from 5 to 8.
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A rounded body with long, soft tubercles and slender cream-coloured spines. The real highlight is the enormous flowers, glowing in an intense yellow and creating a striking visual contrast.
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Mexican Giant Cactus, Elephant Cactu,: Sahuaso, Sagueso, Cardón Pelón, Cardón Gigante, Cardón, Senita
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Plants obtained from seeds, variable in characteristics. The young specimens have numerous spines, but over time the spines become more sparse and shorter. Some specimens become very strange.
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Ferocactus glaucescens is a medium sized, barrel cactus with greysh-blue stems. Multiple heads are produced as the plant ages and can form a very large mound. The spines are rather neatly distributed, and the unusual-looking white fruits are unmistakable.
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Charming cultivar bearing four to six stout, very short radial spines shaded orange. Bright-yellow juvenile spines add great ornamental value, and its flawless geometry places it among the wonders of cacti.
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An elegant cactus with globular grey-green stems and minimal spination. In spring, deep purple-red new growth creates a striking contrast. Bears large delicate pink flowers with a silky sheen.
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It thrives alongside Ferocactus echidne REP1139A and Mammillaria priessnitzii REP1134 in its natural environment.
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Gymnocalycium nidulans distingushes for the dense covering of stout grey interlacing spines. The plants typically got a dull brownish-green body colour and is one of the most decorative cacti of the genus Gymnocalycium.
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Unlike typical OR-MY hybrids, this cultivar shows no or minimal white spotting, displaying a solid green hue that ranges from bright to blue-, gray-, or mauve-green across clones.
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When young, it produces areoles densely packed with spines, which gradually reduce with age to 3–5—featuring a single strong, flattened central spine that points upward. The white flowers are enhanced by a purple stripe running down the center of petals.
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The flowers cluster around the lower part of the stem, they are purple to purplish red or dark red and clover-shented. The spines are short comb-like, spreading out and bent towards the body.
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Forma prolifera, very rare. It branches profusely from the base and forms dense colonies.
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A beautiful species. Distinctive white-yellow spines refer to chrysos (Greek for "gold"), as in its name chrysacanthion – "golden spine". The golden spination and bright yellow blooms create a radiant, eye-catching display.
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Small geophytic cactus with a solitary, partially buried body ranging in color from gray-purple to dark copper. Straight or slightly curved brown to black spines. Flowers in shades from cream-white to soft pink.
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The woolly areoles on the ribs have a felty line between them so it seems like the areoles are connected with each other.
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This Gymno dazzles with translucent, amber-yellow spines shaped like curved tusks—dark at the base and glassy at the tips—sentry over its vibrant green body. Its dramatic spines appear hand-carved from amber, making it a perennial showstopper.
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Ferobergia is an hybrid, made by crossing Ferocactus and Leuchtenbergia principis. Variegated plants have sectors, patches or stripes with two or more colours. Plants with variegated body are highly prized. Very variable.
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Chamaelobivia ’Lincoln Happy Thoughts’ is a nice hybrid that bears bright, cerise-pink flowers with a yellow throat.
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Mammillaria nejapensis is very variable, especially for the length of the spines, that greatly depends on sun exposure and age of the plant. This species forms large colonies by dichotomous division.
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Echinocereus delaetii is covered with long weak bristles or hairs. Over time, it can form wide clumps up to 90 cm accross. It is one of the most remarkable species in the genus, that resembles a small plant of Cephalocereus senilis.
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An appealing hybrid marked by dense, long, slender spines. It gradually forms extensive clumps and is adorned with conspicuous pink flowers, which greatly enhance its decorative and visual impact.
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A flattened globular cactus reaching 4 cm in height and 8 cm in diameter, bearing central spines ranging from yellow-amber to reddish-brown and vivid carmine-red blooms.
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Small geophytic cactus with a flattened, dark brown, globular stem and taproot. Features short flattened spines and woolly areoles. Summer blooms in white, pink or yellow.
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Notocactus haselbergii (Brasilicactus haselbergii) is a very popular cactus with silvery white spines. It is a heavy bloomer that can sport showy deep orange flowers for a long period of time.
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Flattened blue-grey stem featuring prominent wide areoles and woolly apex. Spines transition from cream to purple, gaining strength and vibrancy over time. A showstopping botanical wonder!
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A deep dark-green plant flushed with violet, readily forming clusters. Its elongated areoles carry soft, pale-yellow, comb-like spines that are long and flexible. Flowers are a vivid magenta.
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Irregular growth with both bare areoles and spiny areoles in alternating bands.
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Mammillaria bombycina v. flavispina is a selected form that differs from the standard Mammillaria bombycina for its evenly creamy-yellow or yellow hooked central spines, (tips never dark reddish-brown).
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A striking Ferocactus species from Baja California and southwestern California, growing either as a single stem or in dense clusters of up to 20. Its gently spiraled ribs and yellow-green flowers give it a distinctive charm.
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Tiny cacti with pretty long, curly and flexible central spines. They bear nice white flowers even on cm young specimens. Exceptionally beautiful plants!
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Yellow spination, very beautiful plants, dark magenta flowers with spiny tube.
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Straight ribs on fresh green stem, yellowish spines, large yellow flower.
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Self-fertile plant. Produces flowers in succession over a long period. The red, edible berries are produced in abundance without the need for fertilization. Easy to grow.
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Native exclusively to San Pedro Nolasco Island in the Gulf of California (Sonora, Mexico), Mammillaria tayloriorum (Mammillaria tayloriana) shares its habitat with Mammillaria multidigitata, Echinocereus websterianus, and the towering Pachycereus pringlei
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Green star-shaped body, with variegated areas from yellow to pink-purple. Each plant is particular, with a combination of colors and patterns that make it unique.
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Variegated plants have sectors, patches or stripes with two or more colours. Plants with variegated body are highly prized. Each specimen different and particular.
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Pretty form with darker spines, deep pink-magenta flowers.
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Magnificent orange flowers!
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