Turbinicarpus pseudopectinatus is an extraordinary cactus with many small spirally-arranged tubercles tipped with tiny white spines in a comb like formation. Flowers are pinkish white to bright pink with darker magenta or reddish-brown mid-veins.
Pelecyphora aselliformis (commonly known as the “Hatchet Cactus”) is one of the most renowned cacti for its uniquely shaped stem. The f. cristata form diverges by developing a fan-shaped crest up to 10 cm (or more) wide with age.
Pelecyphora aselliformis, commonly known as the "Hatchet Cactus", is one of the most iconic cacti, renowned for its uniquely shaped stem. The pectinate spines resemble woodlice or sowbugs (Oniscus asellus), which inspired the species name.
Pelecyphora aselliformis (Hatchet Cactus) is renowned for its uniquely shaped stem. The pectinate spines resemble sowbugs or woodlice (Oniscus asellus), inspiring its species name. A rare and prized specimen.
