Echinocactus texensis

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Horse Crippler,Candy Cactus, Devils Head,monco caballo,Vizaga

Homalocephala texensis

Hardy to at least 20°F (-7°C)

Full sun

USA (Texas, southeastern New Mexico), northeastern Mexico

Solitary when young, slowly clustering, 12 inches in diameter (30 cm), 8 inches high (20 cm)



A dark green spherical cactus native from Southeast New Mexico to Texas and Northern Mexico. Characterised by 13 - 27 prominent ribs each with 2 to 6 tufted areoles. Topped by 6 or 7 flattened, reddish spines having circular yellow rings. The plants have scarlet, scented flowers with white centers, and bloom for 4 days. They also produce globular red fruit. First described in 1842.

Slow growing when young. Propagate by seed.

Reported to contain unspecified alkaloids.

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