Echinocactus grusonii forma cristata

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Echinocactus grusonii forma cristata Makes huge bright green wavy crest with gold spines.

	Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of Echinocactus grusonii: E. grusonii *E. grusonii forma cristata* *E. grusonii "albispina"* *E. grusonii "brevispinus" (inermis cv.* TOGENASHI KINSHACHI) *E. grusonii "brevispinus" forma cristata* *E. grusonii "intermedius"* *E. grusonii cv. krauskopf (curvispinus)* *E. grusonii cv. krauskopf forma cristata* *E. grusonii minor cristata* *E. grusonii forma mostruaosa* *E. grusonii forma mostruosa cristata* *E. grusonii setispinus* *E. grusonii setispinus mostruosus cv. Scarascia forma minor mostruosa (cristata)*
Cultivation: Frost tender but resistant to very dry conditions. They grow best in well-drained soil as the plant are subject to crown and soft rot if it remains too moist. Prefers a position in full sun, which will help to maintain the lustre of the spines. Besides, it performs wonderfully in containers, Container media should be coarse as well. Propagation: From cuttings or grafting on a large strong under-stock.

Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)

Scientific Name: Echinocactus grusonii forma cristata

Origin: Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)

Conservation status: Listed in CITES appendix 2.

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