Maihueniopsis platyacantha

This globe-shaped cactus specimen from Argentina expands to create new shots. Its green stem is equipped with marked tubercles above which are visible the thorns that come out from white fluffy areolas. The spines are long, flat, brown or greyish. The leaves of this plant are almost non-existent, as they are very small and fall soon. The flowering period is during late spring-early summer and at the apex of the stems bloom beautiful yellow-orange flowers.