Echinocereus viridiflorus Crassulaceae Give good light

Give good light

especially in winter

In the ground plants can get 10 feet or more tall but is more manageable sized in a pot

giving a very attractive caudiciform look (see last picture)

Astrophytum asterias 'Fukuryu'  The Japanese Sea Urchin cactus

Echinocereus viridiflorus Crassulaceae Give good lightEchinocereus viridiflorus A small, attractive native US species with yellow green flowers. The plant is short columnar, clumping, and rarely more than 6" tall. The spines are white and red. This is the smallest form of the species. One of the most notable feature of this species is its cold hardiness. This plant is native from northern Mexico all the way north to Wyoming. It is hardy to zone 4 ( 30F). However, care should be taken in places with wet