Echinofossulocactus vaupelianus f. crested monstrous (Crested)

Beautiful cactaceae,very sought after by collectors all over the world, its crested and monstrous shape makes it unique and distinctive. The green stem has several thin ribs, well grooved with cream woolly areoles. It has white, thin radial thorns while the central ones are more robust and tending to brownish color. During the flowering period we can admire its beautiful purple flowers.