A slow-growing cactus to around 35cm, with globose or cylindrical solitary stems with interlocking yellow, pink or brown spines. May produce funnel-shaped pink, magenta, white, lavender or yellow flowers, up to 8cm long
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in a free-draining cactus compost in a warm and sunny position on a windowsill or in a greenhouse or conservatory. Water regularly in summer, less in colder months and feed with a cactus fertiliser during the summer. Repot every other year or so. Resents waterlogging and also root disturbance as roots are shallow and weak. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagate by offsets or by seed. Avoid disturbing the roots
No pruning required
May be susceptible to root rot