Ferocactus pilosus Echinopsis later adopted into botanical usage

later adopted into botanical usage

improve drainage

Raised veins cross the thick leaves

airy aroid substrate with bark

Leggy Stems: A sign of insufficient light

Ferocactus pilosus Echinopsis later adopted into botanical usageFerocactus 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.