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E. nana (= E. melanostele subsp. nana) is a columnar cactus densely covered with white hair distinguished from the standard E. melanostele for its smaller stems and the wool on the cephallum is white to pale yellow (mostly yellow-brown in E. melanostele).
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Occasionally specimens with variegated bodies appear among the seedlings of normal plants. These are selected and preserved for their variegation. Each different.
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Nice brown-spined variant of Notocactus leninghausii. It is distinguished by its harmless amber to brownish-red spines and golden flowers.
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An extremely variable species with bicoloured flowers: petal tips are magenta-violet, while the throat is greenish-white, creating an almost fluorescent contrast. Spines vary greatly between plants, ranging from creamy yellow to dark grey-brown.
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Oreocereus trollii a.k.a. the Old Man of the Andes is a s shrubby columnar cactus with fine, completely enveloping hair and powerful amber-yellow spination. Young plants of Oreocereus trollii are also very popular in small cacti collections.
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Mammilloydia candida called 'Snowball' is a choice cactus with a so dense snowy white, spination, that its body appears hidden by spines. Mammilloydia are clearly related to the genus Mammillaria, but it is usually recognized as a segregate genera.
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Long spines, irregularly curved or contorted, differing in color and length—sometimes reaching 20 cm. Polychromatic blooms: white, yellow, orange, pink, or red.
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Striking bicolored blooms—vivid magenta with an orange throat. Adorned with minute beige comb-like spines. Charming.
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Geophytic cactus with solitary stems rising barely above ground level, dull dark green, in the sun often tinged with purple. Spines variable, tannish-brown, dull grey or black, straight to curved. Flowers creamy-white to pink.
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The showy orange flowers of this specie are among the largest of the genus Rebutia.
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Striking and characteristic form with a flat, rounded body and just five wide ribs. The prominent white areoles bear yellow, more or less curled spines, arranged like little spider legs. This delicate, web-like pattern creates a unique visual appeal.
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Fusto verde-giallastro con tubercoli rotondi disposti a spirale. Areole grandi e chiare. Spine numerose, aghiformi, intrecciate, lunghe fino a 5 cm, color paglia-marrone. Fiori giallo-aranciati vicino all'apice.
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A mix of Eriosyce from the Neoporteria group, assorted with various species and seed-grown hybrids. Each plant is one-of-a-kind, featuring unique shapes, spination, and flower colors.
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This is a dwarf form of trichocereus that branches profusely from the base. It can form large mounds with dozens of branches in a few years. Reminiscent of a great chamaecereus silvestris. Beautiful and easy to grow.
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Mix of Echinofossulocactus (Stenocactus), assorted with various species and seed-grown hybrids. Each plant is one-of-a-kind, featuring unique shapes, spination, and flower colors.
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Hamatocactus setispinus is a well known cactus species that produce a succession of large silky yellow flowers in summer and autumn. Thelocactus setispinus flowers have red centers.
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Pianta dal portamento compatto, con fusti globosi che si moltiplicano alla base. Produce fiori rosso intenso, zigomorfi e vistosi, che si susseguono in più ondate durante la bella stagione.
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The minuta variety is distinguished by its long, robust spines and magnificent yellow flowers,
though occasional orange or red blooms may occur.
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Chunky semi-clumping stems in different spine colors, with nice magenta flowers. Winter hardy/Winterhart.
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Globular body flattened at apex with ribs broken into hexagonal tubercles and many needle-like amber spines. The flowers are narrow, reddish-orange, slim-tubed, either straight or gently oblique, sometimes showing slight zygomorphy.
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# # # PIANTA SPECIALE # # # (Esemplare selezionato) Diametro 4,5-5 cm. This is a seed grown specimen, only this one available!
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Striking and unusual cactus with large, woolly areoles densely packed with tiny straight spines radiating in all directions. Spines are white or slightly yellowish-red-tipped on new growth, creating a vivid, bristly appearance.
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# # # PIANTA SPECIALE # # # (Esemplare selezionato) diam. 5 cm. This is a seed grown specimen, only this one available!
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Soft white spines, rather large yellow flowers with a lemon scent. This rare combination of delicate texture and strong citrus fragrance makes it a standout. A visually and olfactorily appealing cactus.
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An Andean jewel! It boasts elongated white areoles and fishbone spines that look embroidered. When blooming, it bursts with purple or red flowers with a white heart. A highly decorative species, prized for its geometric structure and vibrant blooms.
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Geophytic cactus with a long swollen roots and deciduous, spreading or erect branches somewhat resembling Opuntia whipplei. Diurnal flowers in yellow, yellow-copper, brownish, or dull purple, with a red stigma.
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Robustispina" delivers: remarkably sturdy spines. The globose body sports outward-facing white-brown radials and elongated dark centrals, while orange-red blooms provide fiery contrast.
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A large barrel cactus, taller than wide, reaching about 50 cm in height and 30 cm in diameter, with a slightly glaucous stem. Central spines are strong and hooked, starting red and turning light brown to grey with age.
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A small cactus truly unique in appearance, with a grey-blue epidermis and a metallic sheen that make it instantly stand out from any other cactus species.
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Hildewintera hybrid develops amazing flowers of different colours on the original pendulous "hildewintera" body. They form soon spectacular clumps with several flowers at a time and are quite a sight. They do enjoy very bright light most of the day.
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Bright yellow flowers with amber-tipped petals and a brick-red calyx cluster near the stem base. Short, comb-like spines spread outward and curve gently inward, exhibiting subtle individual variation.
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A robust crested cactus that, over time, develops into an imposing mass of sinuous, fan-shaped structures, curved and folded like the convolutions of a large blue-green brain. A stunning visual spectacle.
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Astrophytum capricorn v. Crassispinoides is a form of A. capricorne v. minor flowering with a pure yellow flower. The spines are creamy white, yellowish or tan, thin, soft and curled. It is really beautiful and unmistakable even without flowers.
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A tiny geophyte cactus featuring a substantial taproot that may surpass the size of its above-soil stem. Often forms clumps in cultivation and produces unmistakable yellow to orangish-yellow flowers.
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Eriosyce islayensis is a small cactus with very woolly areoles and spreading spines, but quite variable. The flowers are funnelform, yellow , born from a yellowish woolly crown in summer. Ther fruits are club shaped pinkish to red.
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A slender columnar species with dense whitish or beige radial spines and one black upward-pointing central spine per areole. Small pink-purple flowers form a crown. It grows in small groups and is valued for elegance and heavy blooming.
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Classic species – Low, globular plant covered in white woolly hairs from the axils. Adorned with charming pink flowers. A collector's favorite.
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Long hooked dark central spine, large pink flower with a characteristic long tube. Rare!
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A white-flowered form of Matucana madisoniorum, featuring creamy blossoms. Solitary and spherical, with broad, flattened ribs like Lophophora. When spineless, it bears a striking resemblance to peyote, often misleading the uninformed.
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Chimeral flowers displaing a captivating interplay of cream-yellow and warm orange, with sectors appearing in ever-changing proportions. On the same plant, one may find blooms that are wholly yellow, entirely orange, or a dynamic blend of both.
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Variegated wonders from seed! Thai parents give each specimen unrepeatable patterns and hues—no two plants are alike. Each is a unique living artwork with its own personality.
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"Onzuka Ranpo-gyoku". ONZUKA has fabulous markings that varies considerably from plant to plant, and also plants change their appearance in age and they are full of surprises as they grows. The “quadricostatum” form has 4 ribs instead of 5.
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Astrophytum asterias with an eight-ribbed body and an epidermis speckled with tiny white dots. Its hybrid nature is revealed by atypical traits—slightly pointed ribs, short spines, or other small features—making each plant uniquely formed.
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Hatiora salicornioides is an epiphytic cactus native to eastern Brazil, with erect to pendant growth. Its stems consist of club- or bottle-shaped segments that branch from the tip of each segment, forming a whorl. Flowers are orange-yellow.
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Gray-green or slightly bronzed epidermis with barely pronounced tubercles. Typically bears 5 (occasionally 6) very pale beige spines, downward-curving and somewhat twisted; in full sun, they become long and sturdy.
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A tactile wonder with feathery white spines so dense they form snowy angel wings. The cream-colored flowers appear as surprise jewels nestled in the plush spination - a masterclass in nature's softest paradox within the spiny cactus family.
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A stunning Thelocactus cultivar distinguished by large white flowers—unusual within the genus. Delicate and refined in appearance, it is highly sought after by collectors for its rare coloration and elegant blooms.
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Ferobergia is a horticultural intergeneric hybrid, made by crossing of a Ferocactus as a female and a Leuchtenbergia principis as a male. These hybrids are very variable, due to the intersection of characters deriving from the parents.
