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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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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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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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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.
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A beautiful and distinctive plant: A. myriostigma quadricostatum differs from the typical, more common form by having four ribs instead of five.
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Outstanding and incomparable. The flowers have a shocking yellow-green throat surrounded by a contrasting fuchsia corolla. The inner yellow is like the phosphorescent colour of some pen marker or even more luminescent.
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M. bocasana var multilanata has round soft stems with an extreme abundance of white woolly hairs and short hooked central spines. The flowers are numerous, large, yellow and pink.
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Nice solitary, or slowly clustering, flattened ball-shaped cactus. It has expressive shining yellow flowers.
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The stems are flattened globular, measuring up to 15 cm in diameter, initially spiny and gradually becoming more woolly. In mid-summer, multiple glossy yellow flowers bloom around the densely woolly stem apex.
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Flowers are very showy, light purplish-pink with a pinkish brown midstripe and paler margins, about 20-30 mm in diameter. The fruit are club shaped, pale scarlet 25-30 mm long.
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Own root plants, flowering size (Not grafted). It has almost spineless ovoidal stems that branches profusely and grow up to 30 cm tall. It is a heavy bloomer that start flowering when still very young and small.
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Named for the State of Texas where it is widely distributed. it is a round-shaped barrel with numerous flat ribs that grows very low to the ground with short but very thick pink or grey spines that can live for decades.
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It is a beautiful small geophytic cactus with a dark purple body and very short pectinated spines. The flowers are born on young areoles, and are very attractive, shining orangish with darker midline.
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This tiny plant is one of the most fascinating and showy cacti! Flowers are of a superlative beauty, opening in the moonlight on a summer night and lasting for only till dawn, but a number are produced in succession.
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Fred is one of the most famous and bizarre monstrous cactus cultivars, forming soft, rubbery globes in green and pink. It’s a spontaneous mutation, likely originated from a normal Mammillaria bocasana.
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Solitary stem yellowish-green to dark olive-green. Ribs are very regularly and attractively wavy. Radial spines 4–6, glassy-white; central spines 3, strongly flattened, brownish-purple, upright, with one distinctly longer.
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Stiff, needle-like spines and an olive-green to brownish or blackish stem, often covered by a greyish-white waxy coating.
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Sulcorebutia arenacea, is a choice solitary, user-friendly cactus, with perfectly neat, symmetrical spination and profuse yellowish-orange (or rarely magenta) flowers. The spines are pectinate and held so tightly that give a sandy effect.
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Greyish-green body, rather short greyish spines, many yellow flowers.
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F. viridescens subs. littoralis is a solitary barrel cactus wider than tall. The spines are dense, pink or yellowish, becoming duller by age or turning yellow or horn-colored. The flowers are greenish yellow or golden-yellow with brownish midstripes.
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Nearly all-white body covered in a dense scattering of white dots, producing a glowing appearance. Vivid yellow blooms contrast dramatically against the pure white surface.
