Echinofossulocactus crispatus f. crestata

The crested shape of this plant is quite rare, characterized by a fan arrangement, different from the other genera, as it is more compact, but equally fascinating and particular. In its normal form it is a solitary globular cactus, slightly depressed at the apex, particularly appreciated all over the world for its remarkable ornamental abilities. In fact, it has extremely peculiar characteristics, starting from the very thick and wavy ribs, to which showy flat and long spines are added, that cover a large part of the body with their colors, ranging from white to brownish. Between spring and summer, showy funnel-shaped flowers bloom from the flattened apex which, although not very large, strike the attention with its pink and purple streaked colors, pleasantly contrasting with the dark green color of the plant!