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Small clustering species with fine, feathery, flexible, somewhat pectinated, white to almost orange spines. Flowers with pink midstripes at the end of winter in February-March.
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M. schiedeana subs. giselae f. albiflora is a rare cultivar that forms a graceful yellowish-white puff with eventual offsets and nice pure white flowers. It could be a cross between M. giselae and M. carmenae. it is one of the most fascinating cultivars.
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The whole habitat of this plant (discovered only in 1997) disappeared under the water of a man-made dam. It is extinct in nature. The stem covered by numerous hairlike radial spines, giving the plant a shaggy appearance.
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Beautiful plant with showy with white radial spines and hooked red-brown central spines.It bears pink-magenta flowers and grows on steep Mexican rocks, blooming from April to July.
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Flowers wide purplish pink ,style pink with nice green stigma-lobes
Bloomis in April and the flowers remain open for several days (at least three)
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Mammillaria tlalocii is an attractive and rewarding cactus with dense white spines
The slow growth rate make it one of the most sought-after species.
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The Matucana calliantha is a nice little clustering cactus that has exquisite, large, deep red, zygomorfic flowers. It blooms throughout late Spring or early Summer in several flushes over a long period.
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Matucana madisoniorum , sometimes found listed as Submatucana, is an attractive small globular plant with ribs resembling Lophophora, the ones that lack spines look so much like peyote that the uninformed may think they actually are.
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Very strange and unusual tap-rooted plant vaguely remembering of Lophophora. The long, slender orange-red flowers are funnel shaped and very showy.
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The flowers colour range from pure white to dark red, including yellow, orange and violet. Cool and dry winter culture helps bring it into its greatest splendour. Magnificent and very easy to grow.
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Selected clone with bright orange flowers. This is a magnificent and very easy to grow plant. Cool and dry winter culture helps bring it into its greatest splendour.
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Lobivia shaferi is a very spiny clustering species with many basal and lateral offshoot.
No cultivation difficulties! Delicate golden flowers!
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Lobivia lateritia var citriflora is a pretty species, with a low thick flat to cylindrical stem. Lght yellow flowers, some almost white.
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Gymnocalycium baldianum is regarded as one of the most floriferous and easy-to-grow cacti, prized for its reliable blooming and low maintenance. Flowers are typically vivid red, sometimes appearing in various pink shades.
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Small plants with a very flattened body, the flower are large pinkish-white and the fruits are blue and very decorative.
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Green, spherical-flattened stem with 13-15 ribs and pointed tubercles. It has 5-7 sturdy, imposing spines per areola. The real show comes when the large pink flowers with a deep red center appear: a perfect wonder for any succulent love
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Strongly spined and hardy species from Argentina with long stiff yellow translucent spines with a red base on a bright green background. This is one of the most admired species in cactus collections.
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Flat dull green body, ribs with tubercles, very nice pinkish flower!
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Nice slow growing species, stem flattened, spines addpressed agaist the stem of the plant. Generally solitary but old specimens may cluster from the base.
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Beautiful multicolored hybrids between Soherensia and Echinopsis and Trichocereus.
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F. acanthodes grows slowly, forming in age a mound of thorns and then a narrow column up to 2m tall, with attractive curved spines that partly obscure the green stem. The spine colour is red but also yellow or pale grey.
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The "dadakii" form is globular, depressed on top, with about 12 ribs. It branches profusely from the base forming soon dense clumps. The spines are all radial, usually 8, brownish passing to white, curved backwards and twisted.
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A slow-growing, nearly disc-shaped stem, extremely flattened and scarcely emerging from the soil, displaying hues from greenish-grey and dull olive to purplish-brown and almost brick-red. Produces clustered white flowers from June to September.
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Rare and sometimes sold as F. pottsii var. alamosanus, this Ferocactus shows relatively short, straight spines with shades from yellow to red. An uncommon species valued for its striking spine coloration.
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F. chrysacanthus "rubrispinus" is a cultivated form with stunning red spines. It is one of the best and colourfull Ferocacti though quite slow growing. This plant is densely spined and because of that, will tolerate full sun. Beautiful!!!
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The 'victoriensis' variety is lesser common than the standard "echidnae", it has stems that are more cylindrical and sturdy, straight central spines longer than 4,5 cm. The flowers are yellow with reddish tones.
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Ferocactus horridus “brevispinus” is a solitary fast growing little barrel cactus with quite short and stocky cental spine (not enough to call it curved!) This plant becomes very nice when a bit older.
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Beautiful plants with dark purple almost black body. Flowers yellow or orange.
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Ferocactus macrodiscus a.k.a. "Candy cactus" is a medium sized barrel cactus with a depressed stem and blue-green epidermis. Growth from seed is quite rapid and plants will flower when only a few cm across. Flowers are white with purple striped petals.
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Ferocactus santamariae is a massively spined barrel cactus with stout, fierce red spines. The flower yellow or straw-yellow with a pale-red center line on the petals, and pleasant-smelling. It is a close relative of Ferocactus peninsulae.
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Ferocactus schwarzii is a solitary barrel cactus with bright gold coloured spines. At a first glance the young specimens looks more like a Echinocactus grusonii than a Ferocactus. As they age the number of spines decreases to 0-2.
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Red decorative spines, curved central spines. Colorfull.
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This is an almost spineless plant. If you like deep purple-bodied plants, you simply must get it (if you haven't already).
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Fascinating species with flat grey-gree to dark-violet body. The spines are usually very reduced but it is quite variable. Flower greenish-yellow to pink.
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Peculiar species distinguished for its small sized yellowish blooms, very short flattened foliaceous central spines and few radial spines.
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Glossy green stem without dots accentuates white areoles. Blooms range from pearl-yellow to soft pink, all with crimson centers. A visual delight for succulent enthusiasts.
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Strange asymmetrically tuberculate stems that grow in tall columns or twist and wind around each other like snakes. Produces lots of red tubular flowers throughout the summer.
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This is a small growing and easy to to flower species with a naturally dark body and nicely contrasting bright yellow flowers.
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Forms nice clumbs with olive-green stems, yellow-brown spines, yellow flower.
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On beautiful summer days one can admire the splendour of its beautiful yellow flower, larger than the plant itself. The diminutive stem is a splendid shining dark-purple, with ginger spines.
Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
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Compact, rather low body, fast growing, many purple-pink flowers. Forms large emispheric mounds in time.
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This is one of the most beautiful species, with candid white spines and lots of bright purplish-pink flowers, blooming abundantly in spring.
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The tubercles are very pronounced, long, soft and flaccid.
The lemon yellow flowers are very large for this genus (6 cm in diameter ) and are produced in abundance in summer.
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Smaller than its relative Mammillaria bombycina, this species stands out with dark, hooked central spines and dense, white, pectinate radial spines that cover the stem. It bears pale pink flowers and is regarded as one of the most attractive species.
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Flattened spherical body with numerous ribs, producing up to seven golden-yellow flowers at once in late spring to early summer. Spines are thin, hair-like, sometimes curved, pale yellow-white and only slightly differentiated.
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Pygmaeocereus familiaris is one of the smallest cactus, that in nature forms cushions with many green stems usually less than to 2 centimeters in length. The funnel-shaped, white flowers are up to 8 cm long and strongly perfumed.
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Plants on their own roots. This is a nice crested plant with olive-green, or somewhat grey-green, or rarely red-brown stems that forms nice brain-shaped mounds. It is easy to cultivate and a reliable bloomer that flowers throughout the summer.
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Mammillaria marcosi is a beautiful plant with white radial spines and dark reddish-brown centrals. It will slowly forms irregular clumps with dense spination. It may grow up to 25 cm in diameter, with up to 30 heads.
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F. schilinzkyana is a tiny odd species with small heads and friendly short spines. On beautiful summer days one can admire the splendour of its beautiful yellow flower, larger than the plant itself.
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Long, strong central spines. Large pinkish to mauve flowers with a darker center that strikingly contrasts against creamy anthers and a green pistil.
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Clumping cactus, irregularly forming clusters up to 1 m across or more. Flowers large, spectacular, zygomorphic bright scarlet. Not the most easy to grow but worth trying. Be careful with too much water and give it good ventilation. Strong spination.
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Very elegant plant! It forms slim fans with dramatic fasciated tips densely cloaked with thin long white hairs.
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This plant is easily distinguishable due to its small size and the abundant production of shoots around the base. The flowers are colorful. It blooms profusely! The size, shape, and color of the spines are variable.
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# # # SPECIAL PLANT # # # (Selected specimen)
Diameter 5 cm. This is a seed grown specimen, only this one available!
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F. reppenhagenii as old plants are of a small diameter, nearly cereoid growing with usually less than 13 ribs .
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The Mexican fire barrel cactus is one of the most most spectacular species in this genus. Blessed with fantastic coral red spines. Notable white hairs on the areoles with age.
Syn: Ferocactus pilosus
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A slow-growing solitary cactus with an olive-green, greyish or brown stem, flattened at the apex. Long, rigid spines point sideways or downward, lying close like armour. Flowers are cream or pinkish-white with a reddish throat.
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The Astrophytum capricorne v. niveum, named "niveum" (snow) for its white stem, has bright flecks that intensify in the sun. It blooms profusely in summer with yellow flowers and a red throat, offering a striking contrast.
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CAP-AS hybrids – Blend of A. asterias and A. capricorne: slightly raised ribs and large creamy-yellow flowers with pearly sheen and red throats. Variable traits, strikingly beautiful.
