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Broad, yellow or brown
spines, wavy ribs.
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Flowers: Small yellow
or pinkish-white with darker midribs funnel-shaped in late summer and last 3-4
days.
Cultivation: It needs very drained soil and less watering
than normal for the genus. Propagation: Seeds (usually) or by the shoots
of adult plants (if available). Exposure: Some direct sun, Frost
Tolerance -5°C if kept dry.
Reproduction: Nearly always from seed, since the plant rarely
produces plantlets.
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Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus
Family)
Scientific name:
Echinofossulocactus sulphureus (or
sulfureus) (A. Dietrich) J.
Meyrán 1977
Tribe: Cacteae -- Subtribe: Echinocactinae
Origin: Mexico (Hidalgo)
Synonyms:
- Stenocactus sulfureus (A.
Dietrich)Bravo 1982,
- Echinocactus sulfureus A.
Dietrich 1845
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