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Broad, yellow or brown spines, wavy ribs.

Flowers: Small yellow or pinkish-white with darker midribs funnel-shaped in late summer and last 3-4 days.


Cultivation:  It needs very drained soil and less watering than normal for the genus. Propagation: Seeds (usually) or by the shoots of adult plants (if available). Exposure: Some direct sun, Frost Tolerance -5°C if kept dry.

Reproduction: Nearly always from seed, since the plant rarely produces plantlets.

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Scientific name: Echinofossulocactus sulphureus (or sulfureus) (A. Dietrich) J. Meyrán 1977

Tribe:  Cacteae -- Subtribe: Echinocactinae

Origin: Mexico (Hidalgo)

Synonyms:

• Stenocactus sulfureus (A. Dietrich)Bravo 1982,
• Echinocactus sulfureus A. Dietrich 1845

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