Bishop’s Cap
A spineless Mexican cactus with pronounced ribs, usually five, forming a bishop’s-cap shape. Tiny white flecks give its green surface a silvery appearance. Special Features Spineless, sculptural form; distinctive white flecking; drought tolerant and well suited to containers. Problems & Solutions Root and crown rot (provide excellent drainage and avoid watering during cold weather); sunburn […]
Easter Lily Cactus
A compact South American cactus with rounded, ribbed green stems, often hooked central spines, and exceptionally large flowers relative to its size. Special Features Showy oversized flowers; compact size; drought tolerance; distinctive hooked spines on many forms. Problems & Solutions Root rot from excess moisture (allow complete drying and ensure drainage); sunburn in Phoenix afternoon […]
Lady Finger Cactus
A low-growing, clustering cactus with slender, fingerlike green stems and exceptionally large pink flowers; also called ladyfinger hedgehog cactus. Special Features Large flowers relative to plant size; drought tolerant; suitable for trailing over container edges and low walls; attracts pollinating insects. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot from excess moisture (improve drainage and allow […]
Pine Cone Cactus
An unusual Argentine cactus with stacked, pine cone-shaped stem segments; some forms bear long, papery spines. Special Features Distinctive jointed, pine cone-like segments; drought tolerant; some forms have decorative papery spines. Detached segments can root. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot from excess moisture (use excellent drainage and let soil dry); sunburn in intense […]