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) |
Slow growing when young. Propagate by seed.
Reported to contain unspecified alkaloids.