Neoporteria villosa

A cactacea that is easily recognized for its long light and rather flexible radial spines, that wrap up the whole body of the plant, and for the darker central spines at the apex, that are longer and more rigid, all facing upwards. It is a globular cactus, which can become slightly cylindrical with growth, has a greyish-green, dark green or blackish-purple color. Flowering generally occurs in winter or, more rarely, closer to late spring, with the flowers of a splendid intense magenta color.