Echinocactus texensis f. monstrous crested (Monstrous)

Echinocactus texensis is a robust solitary cactus (very rarely tufts), also called "Candy cactus", because of its red fruits that are used to produce a type of sweetener. The monstrous shape makes this exemplar unique thanks to the anomalies that are never found identical in plants. In addition to this, the crested shape adds a further touch of extravagance to the appearance of E. texensis that thanks to these peculiarities of the shape, is much appreciated and sought after by collectors around the world. In the normal form it is a globose cactus, with a greyish green or bluish stem; equipped with numerous tubercles and thorns of reddish-yellow color. The radial spines are thin and curved while the central spines are straight and robust. This plant is ideal for decorating your rocky gardens