Ferocactus stainesii f. variegata

The variegated shape of this cactaceae presents the typical yellow zones in the exact points where the chlorophyll is absent; such zones will never be identical from one plant to another, thus making each exemplar absolutely unique and, for this reason, very sought after by collectors. It is a solitary globose cactus, which over time can assume a columnar posture. The body, with an intense dark green colour, has several well-defined ribs on which emerge large round and fluffy white areolas. Its robust reddish or yellowish spines are flattened, slightly curved and tend to enclose the body. In the apical part we create a crown of fantastic funnel-shaped flowers on the notes of a bright orange.