Echinofossulocactus Caespitosus Flower Cactus Seeds (Set of 10 Seeds)

It is a globular cactus which became elongate when old , even though usually solitary this species is one of the few members of the genus that can put forth basal shoots. It does so as a young plant, becoming sometime densely branched. Stems rather small up to 10 cm in diameter, 10 (20) cm tall with about 27 corrugated, sharp-edged ribs, swollen where the areoles grow. The latter are round and thickly felted around the apex, later becoming almost bare. Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family) Scientific name: Stenocactus obvallatus Synonyms: Echinofossulocactus obvallatus, Echinofossulocactus caespitosus, Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus Flowers: 1-2 cm long can be up to 3-4cm in diameter.E. obvallatus has white or pale yellow flowers with pink mid-veins and a greenish base.. The plants known as Stenocactus pentacanthus have long lasting bluish flowers in early spring. Cultivation: Easy to to care and flower. It needs regular cacti soil with good drainage. Propagation: Seeds (usually) or but