Echinofossulocactus longispinus

This small cactus does not reach large dimensions but is so rich in details that it looks like a real miniature beauty! It has a globular green stem, furrowed by thick wavy ribs and curled ridges, between which short radial spines with a glassy appearance and long yellow and flattened central spines emerge, which further elongate at the apex. In conditions of intense light the stem tends to take on bronze shades, moreover it flowers much more abundantly, giving a touch of liveliness with its purple and pink streaked flowers.