Ferocactus pilosus Echinopsis improve drainage

improve drainage

while upright opening rolls and flashes of purple underneath mark each active point of growth

Raised veins cross the thick leaves

airy aroid substrate with bark

celebrated for its tightly shingling

Ferocactus pilosus Echinopsis improve drainageFerocactus pilosus Dense red to red brown spines form a heavy lattice over the broad green stem. Long central spines project from the areoles, with finer bristles filling the spaces along the strongly marked ribs. The barrel gains height over many years and can develop into a substantial column. Older specimens may also produce new stems around the base, turning the original solitary form into a clustered plant.