The mother-in-law's pillow

It is a cactus that can reach a diameter of about 90cm. It is a very characteristic plant and appreciated for its long yellow or white spines, which cover its round surface. It is a very long-lived species. The species appears thickly ribbed and covered by the thorns abundantly produced by the areolas. Flowering occurs in the apical part, the flowers are very small, brownish yellow in color. It is commonly called "mother-in-law pillow", who knows why ...

CARE

In the winter season it should not be watered, rather, to avoid complete dehydration, spray it slightly by spraying water at room temperature. In summer, however, intervene regularly without exceeding.

FLOWERING

The Echinocactus develops flowering on the top of the plant and its flowers are small and with a yellowish color. It is not easy to see this flowering plant; in fact, this plant blooms only in adulthood, around 15 years and in the hot season.

Flowerpot diameter 10 cm