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
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.
Nice slow growing species, stem flattened, spines addpressed agaist the stem of the plant. Generally solitary but old specimens may cluster from the base.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
