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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of 

CACTI 

T his new, roCLilly iiurhoritarive visual direcmry 
is rhe ultima re guide to the fascinating world 
nt cacri. With over 1,200 entries, each 
individually illustrated in hill color, it is the ideal 
practical recognirion handbook and working 
reference resource for amateur enthusiasts 
everywhere, ctintaining all the information 
needed to identify individual plants and then to 
select the varieties that will took and grow the 
best in specific domestic situations. Each genus 
currently recognized as belonging to the 
Cactaceae family is represented, together with 
many of the inter-generic hybrids, which are 
currently artiusing tremendous interest among 
cactus fans. 

With hack- up information on stich essential 
factors as soil types, sun and shade requirements, 
maintenance and pests and diseases, Cacif is 
essential reading and reference lor all the 
thousands of gardeners w-ho have been bitten by 
the cactus hug and are interested in finding our as 
much as possible about these intriguing plants. 
The wmk has been prepared by world experts 
Clive Innes and Charles Glass; the classiticarions 
employed are completely up- to-date, making use 
of the new classification system which is now 
adopted as the international standard. 



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THE ILLUSTRATED 
ENCYCLOPEDIA OE 
CACTI 




THE ILLUSTRATED 

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF 





CLIVE INNES & CHARLES GLASS 





A QUANTUM BOOK 



Published by Knickerbocker Press 
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CONTENTS 



FOREWORD • 6-7 



HOW TO LOCATE YOUR PLANT • 8-11 



HOW TO USE THIS BOOK • 12-13 



CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES • 14-17 



DIRECTORY OF SPECIES • 18-309 



AUTHORS OF CACTUS TITLES -310 



GLOSSARY • 311 



USEFUL ADDRESSES • 312-313 



INDEX ■ 314-320 



CREDITS • 320 



FOREWORD 



he question most often asked about books on cacti is, 
"Where can I find one that is truly informative, with 
detailed photographs of a wide range of cacti frotn 
around the world?" Until now, disappointingly, the 
answer has been that there isn't one: the aim of this 
book is to fill that gap. 

In producing such a mammoth book, the biggest 
problem is in organizing the material in a logical and 
simple way, and the obvious answer is by an 
alphabetical presentation. As with any branch of the 
natural sciences, however, the amateur cactus collector 
soon learns that there is no way of avoiding the 
botanical or Latin names, and that an understanding of 
taxonomy, or nomenclature (i.e. the principles of 
classification of plants, etc) will help to make life easier. 
Only a few cacti have such "user-friendly" names as 
'Bunny Ears,' 'Prickly Pear,' 'Golden Barrel,' or 
'Christmas Cactus': for the vast majority one has no 
alternative but to make one's peace with the Linnaean 
Binomial System of Nomenclature, foreign as it may 
sound at first. In this system, the botanical names of 
plants are in two parts: first the genus, then the 
species. Plants which closely resemble each other are 
classified in the same genus. The species name distinguishes different plants 
belonging to the same genus. In some cases there is a third varietal name, where a 
plant differs slightly from the species type, but not enough for it to be classed as a 
separate species. 

Related genera are grouped into families, the relationship being based solely on 
flower structure. Family names end in the suffix 'accae': thus Cactaccac is the cactus 
family. The cactus is a very large family, which including the hybrid genera amounts 
to over 150 genera and several thousand different species. The more popular tlie 
group the greater the proliferation of names and, eventually, the more those names 
are reshuffled in attempts to make sense of the groups in question. Occasionally, 
questionable motives have come into play, when a plant has been reclassified 
merely in order that an individual can have his or her name permanently attached to 
the plant in question. This has led the science of taxonomy to be unaffectionately 
referred to as "the name game . " 

In few groups of plants has the "name game" been so extensively played as in the 
cactus. Much good work with the classification of cacti has been done by amateurs 
and, it has to be said, much that is highly questionable to downright outrageous. 

The result is that some species have been shuffled and reshuffled into so many 
generic groups that it bewilders both student and botanist as to where, indeed, a 
particular plant belongs, and a reasonable and consistent classification becomes 
frustratingly unattainable. 




FOREWORD 



If we get too caught up in the "name game," we tend to forget that the plant is 
more important than what we call it, and that names are meant to be handles for the 
plants, not the other way around. In our opinion, the best way to put the emphasis 
back on the plants is through a pictorial compendium such as this one. Of course, 
those handles are necessary and one is faced w'ith the necessity of espousing some 
sort of classification. A major classification of the Cactnceae was proposed back in the 
early 1920s by the American botanists, Britton and Rose. This has gained wide 
acceptance, but of course those species and genera which have been discovered 
since then are not included in that classification. In the 1960s an amateur German 
cactus enthusiast. Curt Backeberg, attempted another classification of the cactus 
family and his mammoth work filled no less than six volumes. His approach was 
very liberal, resulting in a proliferation of species and mini-genera, and his work did 
not always conform with proper, accepted procedure, so many of his new genera 
have to be considered as illegitimate. There have been many other revisions ot 
groups or genera of the Qjctncme, but so far no other complete reclassification of thr 
family to the species level. 

We have attempted in this book to recognize as far as possible the most popularly 
accepted and practical classifications, while also recognizing the requirements of 
those amateur collectors who seek help in identifying their plants, and who may 
wish to acquire new species and varieties which they have not come across before. 
The main goal of this book, then, is to represent as many genera, species, and 
varieties of cactus as possible, along with color photographs, both of habitat and 
cultivation, and descriptive notes. 





CHARLES GLASS 



7 



HOW TO LOCATE YOUR PLANT 



For those of you who are 
not familiar with the 
names of cacti and may 
have some plants that you 
would like to try to 
identify and don't know " 
w'here to start looking, the 
guide on this and the 
following spread may 
help. It gives a breakdown 
of the main groups of 
cactus, according to size 
and shape, and lists 
examples of each. Of 
course, some groups have 
members that may belong 
in tw'o or more of these 
categories^ so it can be no 
more than a sometimes 
fallible guide, but at least it 
will narrow the field. 

Begin by determining 
which of the basic shape 
ca tegories you r cactu s 
comes under, For 
example, is it columnar or 
globular? Once you have 
established its basic shape, 
decide to w'hich sub- 
division the plant belongs, 
if the plant is globular, 
does it have very few 
spines or none at all, oris 
its dominant characteristic 
that it has prominent 
tubercles? (The line 
illustration above each 
sub-division will help 
further with 

identificatiort. ) Once the 
sub-division has been 
established look at the 
globular plants in each of 
the genera listed, and see 
if your cactus matches the 
description or picture. For 
instance, if you have 
decided your plant is 
globular with few spines, 
look at the globu lar 
Astrophytum entries on 
pages 28-31; does your 
cactus match picture or 
text description? If not, 
look under the globular 
Aztekium entry on page 
32, Work your w^ay 
through the sub-divisions 
until you find a match for 
your plant. 



[0 GLOBULAR 



Few orno spines 




Astropiiylum^... 2W-31 

Aztekium 32 

Btossfeldsa 33 

EchinoL'ereus 72, 77 

Lophophon 150 

TurbiniLarpiis 299 302 



With fine spines 




AcjnthucalyciLim 1S-J9 

F.t:lTLrn>ma[»tuS ,,,S2 

EpitlieiLinthLi 103- 104 

Bsa>barict 106-107, 109 

Fraited 122 

Gymnocdlycium ....126*133 

Miimmillarta .... 153-168, 

170-185 



Spines in comb-Uke 
formation 




Buiningia .,.37 

Pelecyphora 239 



With flat or prominent 
tubercles loften 
scaie-like) 




Aricjcarpus .... 23-24 

X Ferobfr;>6a 1 13 

Leuchtonborgia N4 

Netm'tRtennflnnid 203 

Obregonia 20fj 

Ork'gocaclU5 227 

Polccyphora 239 

StrumbtiKractuii 281 



Woolly orspiny Crown 




CdpiapOii .47-49 

EchimKtTciJS ...... 68, 71, 73 Matucanii ........ 186- 18H 

Ncolloydia 199 N'otocactus.,.. 2t]4-206 

N copt^rttfria.. ZtlD-202 Oroyd 226 

Ped incactus 237-239 Pamdia 229-237 

Py ^ mdeiKTerci] s 252-253 W ln n ga rt ta 306-307 

Sdcmcactus.,,. 270-273 

ThelocacUis 289-293 

UL'bLdm.5nnia ........303-305 



Prominent spination 




Ancistn>cactus ...... 


20 


Corv'phantha 


..,,51-58 


Denmuj/ta 


59 


Ecbinucactus 


..,.66-67 


Echinocereus 


....73-76 


Ec h i n afossu Eoca c t u 


s 80 


Ediinupsis 


....84-87 


Eriosvce.H. 


105 


Ferocachis, .......... 


114-120, 

121-122 


CymniJCflCtus 


.123-125 


MumaEoceplKila 


139 


l^jbivid 


,145-148 


X Lobivopsis 


.148-149 


'lYichocereus, 


295 



With prominent 
cephalinm 




DisciK'actus .60-63 

MdocJclus,, ,188-191 



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HOW TO LOCATE YOUR PLANT 



\ CLIMBING 




H^^loci^reus 139-140 

StltliocL^rtf us„. i 273 

Seknicert>us 273-275 

Slrophocpctiis 281 




PENDENT 



^ LEAF-LIKE 



Segmented pendent 



Elongated stems 



Broadly leaf-like 




Acanthcirhipsaliti 19 

Rhip^aUdopsis 259 

RhipSflpliylkjpsis...,,.4. 265 
SchluiTibergora 266-269 




Apumcpclus . 20'2I 

ErylhrtirKipsalis 106 



More orless tubular 
pendent 




Hntiora.K*K*H.*..^..4 137 

Lepismium-.*.^. 142-144 

Rhipsalis 260-264 



Leaf-llke pendent stems 




Disocartiis ,464-65 

Lynuinbensonia444,^*4.,. I5l 
Nopa|j<othia 204 



Angular (stems) 
pendent 





Cryptocereus ,..-59 

Disocnctus .-64 

XEpkactus ....... S7-102 

EpipKyllum 1U3 

NppaKochLi 204 
Witliocactufi 309 



Segmented 




Lepi^mtum 142-143, 144 

Rhipualis. . F Ft. 262-264 
Schiumbergera ........... 265 



Aporoht'tiocereus ..,,.,..,21 
Aporophyikim 

Borzicactus .35 

Heliocereiis .,..,^,.,fh... 138 

Pfeiffera 244 

Sek'nicereus ..274-275 



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HOW TO LOCATE YOUR PLANT 



I COLUMNAR 



Woolly/halry 




Cep lui locert? li s . 38-39 

Cipoccreus 42-43 

Clcistoc^clu!; .....43-45 

Espostoa. im-n I 

fSTenbin^hamici 197 

Ore<icerifU!!>...a... 226 

Filiisutereui — ,..,.244-249 



Erecl orsemi-proslralc 




Arrofiitloa .2ti-27 

Arlhrocercus 28 

Bomcactus.... ....34 

Corpus ,..*.39-4! 

N. CtiteuL’ephalocereu^i -.45-47 
Coriyocacui.^ .,.*.......49-50 

EchinoctTQuii 7ft, 78-79 

Padiygerot-'eruLiii 228 



With prominent 
cephaiium 




BackfbtTgici 33 

Buiningia 37 

Lophocereus 149-150 

M icra nth ucereus .... 19 1 - 1 92 

MitrocereLis 194 

Slcphiinticereus... 2H0 

Vatrkania 305 



Bushy 




ArmatdCfreus .25-26 

A us I r<^c(?p ha lucure ii s * * . . , 32 

Bergerncacltis ...*,..,33 

Calymmant Ilium ...,..,.**37 

UencLTfus NJ 

Mam mill a rid 153 

Nenraimundia 203 



Opuntia... 219-220,221-225 

IVruskia 241-244 

Percskiopsis 244 

QuEabentia .... 253 

5 tenocer L'us 278-279 
Subpildcereus 282 

Tadngd 285 

Thrixanthocereus. ....... 294 

VVik'oxia 308 



Spiny 




Acanthtx.T?reu& 19 

Btir/iciictus 34 

>!Myrtgcrocai:tus 195 

Trichivereus 294-298 



Sem l-ci imbing coin mna r 




Mirabfflla .... 193 

Munvilk'a 194-195 



Tree-like, robust 




Bmwnitigia 35 

Camcgiea 38 

Fachoinw, 112-H3 

Mcnhuxbaumia. 198 

NendawMjnia.. *....... 198-199 

Pachycenfus 227-228 

I^uhijcereus ,,*...,**.254 

Stelstitiiia 28t> 



Tree- 1 ike, slender 




Cereus 


. 3941 


Dendrocereus**. ,****,,*. 


..... 59 


Esa>ntria 


....lift 


Eulvchnia 


....111 


jasminocereus 


....141 


Laskwereus 


.,,*141 


X MvrtilleriLicereus 


.,,*195 


MyrHiioeaclUft 


...*19ft 


Polaskia 


.***250 


Pseudopilo&occreu A* . * - 


,,,.250 


Plorocereus 


,.*.252 


Samaipalicercus 


.**.265 


SicL^btiLvalus „.*,,.*... 


....27ft 


Stenocereus 


277 


X Stenoms'rtiiius ........ . 


....280 


W^yberbauerocerc^Lis . . . . 


,**.305 



Dense-spiny stems 




Borakiictus * 34 

Haageocereuij.... 134-135, 1 3ft 
Hildewintera 139 



Particularly shoil 
columnar 




Astrophytum 30-31 

Austrt)cactus.... 32 

tJur/icactus 34 

BraL'hytenuuy 35 

EchiniKieneus 70’ 72, 

74, 76-78 

Echinumastus,**... 83 

Esicobaria 107-108 

Lubivia.............. 147 

Mammillanct 153 

Net jEloy dull 21X1 

Seliechinopsis 276 



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HOW TO LOCATE YOUR PLANT 



ft CLl;STEKI^G 
Cushion-like dusters 




Coryphamhii ...... 53-5b, 57 

Mammill.iria.. I52-I5f>, 157, 
159, 162JM-I74, 

Rthulia.,,. ...254-259 

Suk'orebulia 283 



Group forming 




Ediinticercms 68-70,72-73, 
76' 77, 78-79 

Epithelantha. ILM 

Esctibiiria 107, 1 08-109 

Etrocnctus.. .............. 120 

GymnucaEycium ... 126. 130 
Oygmaetjcereus 253 




Opuntia, ......... . .... 207-225 

Pterocaclus..,..,.... 251 

T eph rtx'dclus 287 



SPRAWLING/TRAILING 




Leafy stems 



Slender, sprawling, 
strong-5 pined 




Pereskia.. 240 



Very thin stems 




EriOcereus 104-105 

Harrisia 136 

Heiiocereus 138 

MycUicerous 206 



Trichocereus. ....... 296,298 



Pcniocereus.......... ..... 240 

Wt’berocereus 305-306 

Wilcoxia 308-309 

WilmaLtea 309 



Firm, sprawling stems 



Sparse dusters 




ChamaeJobivia .......42 

Matticana. ........ ......... 186 

Sulcorcbutia .282-284 



Sprawling, spreading 
clusters 




Maihuenia 151 

Maihueniopi^is 152 

Mila 193 



Tc p li nxiicl us 285-288 




Bori^icactus...... .......34 

Echinucereus ...... 70,74-75 

Haageocereus 135 

LoxanthoceretiB.. 151 

Pseudoacanthoccreus .. 250 
Stcnucereus.. 277 



11 




HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 



The information in the directory section of this book 
is arranged to supply the reader with as much 
information as possible about each species. Oppo- 
site an explanation is given for the symbols which 
appear at the base of each plant entry. On this page 
plant classification is explained, 

Understanding nomenclature 

The huge diversity oJ the plant world is such that a 
system of dividing plants into recognizable groups 
is necessary in order to make some sense of it. The 
system of nomenclature and taxonomy is the means 
by which specialists, collectors^ and an\ateurs in 
different countries can understand each other, the 
official names and classifications of plants being 
accepted worldwide. 

Plant classification works on the principle of the 
Russian dolkj^he broadest classification is the fami- 
ly, which consists of related genera (the relation’ 
ship being based on flower structure), Family names 
end in the suffix 'mw' - hence cacti belong to the 
CiKfaceac. With many plant families, sub-di visions 
occun and this certainly applies with the Ciridrtccttc, 
with systematic categories of sub-family, tribe, sub’ 



tribe, and thence to genus, species, sub-species, 
varieties, cultivars, and forms. Where a sub-species 
occurs, the abbreviation ssp. is placed before the sub- 
species name. Where a variety is distinguished 
within a species, its name is preceded by the abbre- 
viation imr. A form is denoted by the abbreviation 
f)m. Cultivars are indicated cr,; natural hybrids are 
noted Ih/hrid. 

In general, the nomenclature system is fairly 
straightforward and understandable. In many in- 
stances the name given to a plant remains consistent 
for an indefinite period, However, some species 
have, through the years, been investigated by 
various taxonomists and botanists, and this lias led 
far too frequently to plants being reclassified under 
different genera. All nomenclature bears the name 
(or the recognized abbreviation of the name) of the 
author (the person naming the plant). Where a plant 
has been reclassified by hi ter authors, the name of 
the original author appears in brackets, followed by 
the name of the later author or authors. Thus a single 
species can be known under sev^eral names, called 
synonyms. The example below will help to clar- 
ify the system. 




12 






HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 



SHAPE 

This symbol represents the basic shape the 
cactus wiil make when grown in a pot For 
th e varia ti □ n s w t thi n t h ese basic sha pc 
categories, see pages 8-1 U 




Ccilutuhdr 




Globular 





juinled 

Clustering 




a: 



Spra^ling^ 

trailinjiV 

CliiTibin^ 



FLOWERING TIME 






Day flowering 
By far the greatest number of cacti are 
diurnal, orday-flowering. This symbol 
indicates that the flowers of a particular 
species are only to be found fully open 
during daylight hours. Where flowers last 
fora number of days, they may remain 
open day and night throughout the 
period, or dose toward evening, then re- 
open the next morning. 



El . 

HiiH Night fLoivering 

This symbol applies to nijcturnal, 
or night-flowering cacti. These tend to be 
mainly thccolumnar plants, particularly 
those from South American habitats. 
However, nocturnal flowers ctIso occur on 
a number of globular plants. The flower 
buds are tightly closed during the hou rs of 
daylight, and commence opening in the 
late afternoon or early evening, or even 
during night hours. With the majority of 
species, the flowers remain open 
throughout the hou rs of dark ness and 
begin to close again m early morning, In 
some cases the blooms last for<inc night 
only. 



Information uztknown 
This symbol is used when the inforTnation 
is unknown. 



FLOWERING PERIOD 

These symbols give a general indication as 
to when a particular plant should bloom. 
Sometimes nature decides slightly to vary 
the flowering season of a plant, but such 
variation will be minimal. There is alsothe 
possibility of a second flowering season 
occurring later in the same year, but this 
phenomenon isa more rareeventf 





Mid-w inter 












Mid-spring 












qflO- 


Mid-summer 














Mid-autuirin 


0 



Late winter lo 
early spring 

Lalesprirg to 
early summer 

latest] miner to 
early autumn 

Late autumn to 
early winler 



LIGHT 



periods of bright sunshine, but not 
throughout the heat of the day. Place these 
plants in a position where there is plenty 
of indirect or filtered light, but not too 
much shade. In a hot, sunny summer^ 
greenhouse specimens may need 
protection from scorching. Greenhouse 
shading can be provided either by using 
blinds, Or by Coating the glass with a 
special substance called "summer cloud," 
which provides a thin coating of white that 
moderates the intensity of the light. On 
theapp roach ofautumn thisshould be 
wiped off. 






Partial shade 

In the wild, many cacti, especially the 
smallerspecies, grow in the protective 
shade of surrounding desert bushes and 
scrub. Such plants appreciate semi-shade, 
even in northern climes, and require 
protection from the full glare of the 
midday sun. Indoors, place these plants 
on a window ledge that does not receive 
direct sunlight. In the greenhouse, use 
blinds or other forms of shading to filter 
out some of the light. Cacti planted 
outside will appreciate the shade provided 
bv overhanging tree branches ora nearby 
Wall, 



FuU shade 

Rainforest and jungle cacti can be grown in 
shade. This does nut mean the total 
exclusion of light, but these species do best 
in a position where the light is finely 
shaded at all times. Many such plants are 
grown '^under the bench" in greenhouses; 
in the home, they can be stood in windows 
which do not get too much sunlight, or 
brought away from the window 
altogether. 



w 



Direct sunlight 
Some cactus species can withstand 
extended periods of full sun without 
coming to any harm. Plants grown indoors 
should be placed on a bright, sunny 
window ledge; in a greenhouse, place 
them as near to the glass as possible; 
outside, choose a sheltered, sunny a spec L 



m 








Good but indirect Light 







COMPOST 



Slightly aetd compost 
The basic mixture consists of equal parts 
steriliiied loam, shredded peat, and coarse 
washed sand, or sand and perlite. To 
achieve the required acidity, mix a small 
quantity of thoroughly decomposed 
leaf mold or cow manure in granulated 
form with the peat: about one quarter in 
bulk of the peat content is sufficient. 
Suitable for forest cacti such as Disacactitu^ 
Epiphi/ilums^ Rhipsaiis, ScUhimbcr^ern, etc. 



This is the type of compost in variably 
0 f fe red com m ercially forcaclusand 
succulent plant culture. Normally 
composed of equal parts sterilised loam, 
shredded sphagnum peat, and sharp 
gritty sand, to which is added a slow- 
release base fertiliser. If a soil-less compost 
is considered, add one part coarse washed 
sand to three parts compost to increase 
porosity and aid drainage. 



Eitiiched mineral compost 
This consists of normal cactus compost 
with an extra sand or grit content. The 
suggested formula is one part sterilized 
loam, one part shredded peal, and two 
parts sharp gritty sand or fine gravel, 
enriched with thoroughly decomposed 
leaf mold in granulated form at the rate of 
three parts prepared compost to one part 
leaf mold. Suitable for cacti from rocky, 
sloping habitats, where decomposed 
leaves from the surrounding sc rub and 
low trees, plus minerals washed from the 
rocks, provide the necessary nutrients, 






m 



Calcareous compost 
This consists of normal cactus compost 
with the addition of limestone gravel or 
ch i p pings ( neve r po wd ered I i me o r cha 1 k ) . 
The quantity oflimes lone added depends 
on the species concerned, but in general 
one part limestone gravel to six parts 
compost is sufficient. Suitable for the 
Spiny or woolly type of dese/l cacti. The 
addition of limestone assists in strong 
spine formation. 



TEMPERATURE 

The temperatures slated pertain to night- 
time conditions, and are recommended as 
a miitimiiiif for the w^ell-beingof the plant. 



% 


45*F 


1 


r 






n 


r 




1 


r 






□ 


□ 


55*F 


1 


□ 






65f^F 



66"F and over 



13 






CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES 




Th is book is carefully planned to provide I 
ease of use, even by a complete cactus 
novice. The core of the work is the illus- 
trated reference directory of this exotic 
family, the Cactaceae. Here you will find 
over 1,200 examples of individual cactus 
species, suitably arranged in the standard 
generic groupings, and these species, 
together with any varieties which occur, 
can be identified alphabetically according 
to their botanical nomenclature* This 
means that, even if you know nothing 1 



about a particular plant other than its name, 
you will be able to locate it easily and 
quickly. 

Each entry is illustrated with a color 
photograph of the plant, sometimes 
depicted in the wild or, more frequently, in 
domestic conditions, and invariably show- 
ing the flower as well as the plant form* 
Each entry is accompanied by a visual 
ready-reference chart, in w'hich specially 
devised symbols act as an instant and use- 
ful checklist. These symbols indicate the 



14 



CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES 



preferred type of soil, the degree of sun or 
shade the plant requires, the optimum tem- 
peratures for successful domestic cultiva- 
tion, whether the plant is day or night 
flowering, the season of the year when 
flowering takes place, and, finally, the sha- 
pe the plant will develop when grown in 
cultivation, this frequently differing from 
its shape in the wild. 

The text which accompanies each entry in 
the directory section gives cultivation advi- 
ce specific to the plant featured. However, 
there are a number of general guidelines to 
cultivation that will assist you along the 
way, and ensure success when raising and 
caring for individual species and varieties, 
as well as mixed plantings. What follows 
applies to all cacti which are being grown as 
typical houseplants - that is, in normal 
domestic conditions rather than in special- 
ist greenhouses or conservatories. 

Planting in containers 

Clay and plastic containers are equally suit- 
able for cacti, although clay pots dry out 
more quickly. The most important thing is 
that the pot should be large enough com- 
fortably to accommodate the plant or 
plants, and deep enough to allow for drain- 
age and for the roots to spread naturally. If 
the container is too small, root growth is 
restricted, resulting in weak growth and 
possibly the eventual loss of the plant. If the 
container is too large, there is a danger of 
either under-watering or over-watering, 
with adverse effects on the plant. Also, 
because the roots of the plant do not fill the 
pot, the unused soil may become sour. 
Lastly, a small cactus in an over-large con- 
tainer does not look aesthetically pleasing! 

The best time to plant or re-pot is in 
spring, during the early part of the growing 
season, before any buds have developed. 
Good drainage is of paramount importance, 
so start by placing a layer of broken crocks 1 
in the base of the container to a depth of 
or more, depending on the size of 
the container. This prevents the drainage 
holes from becoming blocked with com- 
post, A few pieces of charcoal can be mixed 
with the crocks to keep the compost sweet, 

Place a thin covering of compost over the 



crocks, then hold the plant in position with 
the roots hanging just above the compost. 
Protect hands from very prickly specimens 
by holding the plant wrapped in newspap- 
er, Fill in around the plant with slightly 
moist compost, repeatedly tapping the con- 
tainer to encourage the compost to settle 
around the roots without any air pockets. 
Finally, firm the surface with thumb and 
fingers. The soil should not reach higher 
than a half inch or so below the rim of the 
pot, to allow for watering. After planting, 
no water should be given at all for several 
days, so that any broken roots can heal 
over, preventing the risk of root rot. Leave 
the plant in a bright, airy position, but not 
in direct sunlight. 

Mixed planting 

If mixed plantings of cacti are desired, be 
careful to select species which have similar 
requirements in terms of soil type, tempera- 
ture, light, and general cultivation. This is 
particularly important when planting bowl 
gardens, where plants are closely confined. 

Never plant any species of cactus in a 
bottle garden. It may seem an attractive 
idea initially, but cacti simply would not 
survive, as the micro-climate in a bottle 
garden is far too extreme. 

Compost 

As the directory section of this book indi- 
cates, different species of cactus prefer 
different types of soil, but one essential 
requirement common to all is that the soil 
must be of an open texture to permit free 
drainage and circulation of air; a water- 
logged soil is certain to spell disaster. If a 
soil-less compost is used, it is a good idea to 
mix in a quantity of washed, gritty sand, to 
the ratio of one part sand to two parts 
compost. 

Plants from certain habitats may have 
additional soil requirements. Some desert 
species, such as Mawmillaria plmnosa, will 
benefit from the addition of limestone chip- 
pings to the planting mixture since, in 
nature, many such plants flourish on calcar- 
eous rocky slopes. 

Forest cacti, such as Epiphyliunis, require 
a richer, more acid soil. 



15 




CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES 



Watering and feeding 

When plants are well established and are 
firmly set in the compost, watering can 
commence, but with extreme care. Success 
in growing cacti is dependent upon correct 
watering more than any other factor. Over- 
watering can lead to black rot and should be 
avoided at all costs. If in doubt - don't 
water! Bear in mind that while acknowledg- 
ing that cacti are naturally constructed to 
withstand periods of drought in the wild, 
most cacti grown in cultivation will benefit 
from regular watering during the growing 
period. Lack of water at this time may result 
in the rootstock becoming dehydrated, 
hampering development of the plants. Dur- 
ing the dormant period, however, water 
should be withheld — cither partially or 
totally, depending on the species - and the 
plant should be kept cool. 

In the wild, cacti are subject to seasonal 
rainstorms, followed by periods of drought. 
When watering, it makes sense to follow 
this natural pattern. Soak the compost well, 
then wait until it has dried out before 
watering again. The best time to water is in 
the early morning, or late evening - never 
in the heat of the day, as this can cause 
scorching, in hot, dry weather, cacti will 
benefit from a gentle spraying with water in 
the evening, which simulates the dew to 
which they are accustomed in their natural 
habitat. 




Follow this routine throughout the grow- 
ing season, until mid- to late autumn, then 
gradually reduce the amount and frequency 
of watering as winter approaches. The 
majority of desert species can survive with- 
out water during the dormant period 
(although plants kept in a warm, centrally 
heated room should be watered occasional- 
ly, just enough to moisten the soil)* Jungle 
and rainforest plants should be kept slight- 
ly moist, so that the rootstock does not 
become dehydrated. 

tn early spring, watering can be resumed. 
Start with only a small amount, as the 
plants are incapable of absorbing much 
water at this stage. Gradually increase the 
amount and frequency of watering as sum- 
mer approaches. 

Proper feeding is also important. With- 
out it growth will become retarded and, if 
the flowers develop at all, they will be of 
poor quality. Feeding is best combined with 
watering, the fertilizer being applied in 
diluted form every three to five weeks 
during the growing season. Choose w'hat is 
termed a comprehensive fertilizer - that is, 
one containing the essential trace elements 
of iron, magnesium, boron, copper, cobalt, 
manganese, and molybdenum, together 
with the standard nitrogen, potassium, and 
potash. Fertilizers specially prepared for 
cactus growing are available from garden 
centers and specialist nurseries. 




a!H>vi The Huntington Botanic 
Garden tn California. 



i.iiFr Part of the collection assembled by 
tlie co-aiEthor at his Sussex home. 



CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES 



Light 

Different species of cacti require different 
amounts of light, depending on their origi- 
nal habitat- Desert species require the 
brightest and sunniest positions possible, 
otherwise they become etiolated and mis- 
shapen, the spines become weak, and they 
are unlikely to flower successfully. Jungle 
and rainforest cacti, on the other hand, 
dislike direct sunlight. Regardless of their 
individual requirements, however, all cacti 
need a reasonable amount of light, which is 
essential for photosynthesis to take place. 
For further information on the light require- 
ments of different species, see page 13. 

Temperature 

One of the all-important factors in the 
cultivation of cacti is temperature, and it is 
well to remember that there may be widely 
variable demands, depending on the sea- 
son and on the origins of the individual 
plants in your collection. During the sum- 
mer months, normal room temperature is 
usually adequate for plants used for home 
decor. For plants kept in a greenhouse, 
good ventilation is essential: a close, damp 
atmosphere encourages the growth of 
harmful fungi. With certain species, some 
form of shading will be necessary. 

Any major problems are likely to develop 
during the winter months. When discus- 
sing temperatures, we are referring to mea- 
surements taken in the shade: only in this 
way can the minimum required tempera- 
ture be ensured. 

With the majority of desert cacti a mini- 
mum temperature of 46-5CVT (8-lO^^C) 
throughout the dormant period of winter 
will suffice. Plants which originate from 
extremely hot climates, such as many of the 
Mdoc{Jctii$ and D/scocactas, require a mini- 
mum temperature of around 59'T (15^*C). 
Other types of cacti are normally happy so 
long as the winter temperature does not fall 
below about 4(J'T (5"C). 

With desert plants in general, a day-time 
maximum temperature in springtime of 
70''-8(y’F (22-27''C) will help to promote 
growth and flowering. 

A different approach is required when it 
comes to jungle or rainforest cacti. During 



the time when bud formation is in progress, 
and when flowering commences, tempera- 
tures must never be allowed to fall below 
50^'F (10''C): ideally, they should be a few 
degrees higher. 

Since rainftjrest and jungle plants are 
accustomed to humid conditions in their 
natural habitats, it will prove most benefi- 
cial if something similar can be arranged in 
cultivation. This can be provided by fairly 
regular overhead misting of the plants, 
using tepid, preferably rain water: this will 
help to emulate natural conditions by 
increasing the humidity in the air. 

Once flowering is over - usually by late 
spring - rainforest species will happily 
accept much the same temperature range as 
their desert counterparts, with but slight 
variation in watering procedures. 

Pests and diseases 

All plants are vulnerable to attack by insect 
pests, and cacti are no exception. The most 
common pests associated with cacti are 
mealy bugs, root mealy bugs, red spider 
mites, scale insects, sciarid flies, and their 
larvae, aphids. Infestation can be pre- 
vented by providing good growing condi- 
tions: for example, red spider mites may 
attack if the atmosphere is excessively dry 
and hot, and regular spraying with water is 
recommended as a deterrent. Another pre- 
ventative measure is to water into the soil 
some diluted systemic insecticide, follow- 
ing the manufacturer's instructions, about 
three or four times during the growing 
season (though never do this when the 
rootstock is dry). If the pests are already 
established, spray the actual plant as well. 

Over-watering and insufficient drainage 
can lead to a bacterial infection known as 
black rot, in which the base of the plant 
literally blackens. Such a condition must be 
treated promptly or it will prove fatal. Cut 
away the infected area with a very sharp 
knife and treat the wound with sulfur 
powder. Be thorough, otherwise the 
trouble may re-occur. 

Reddish spots on your plants are not a 
sign of disease, but are the result of over- 
head watering in the full heat of the day, 
which causes scorching. 



17 




ACANTHOCALYCIUM 





ACA.vmocAi.vriUMGLAUCUM Rittt^r 



GInbulcir bluitih-giwn planl^ fllxnll 6tn btflh, 3in 
in diametLT with dghi lafnurlwn ribs over ^n\n 
high . Spineii e re more or less erect ; utiua I (y ! here 
are five lo ten rarely one to two centrals, 

riowefs are golden yx^Uoiv, wilh redd i sh-ti pped 
petals afcioui 2 ^/jin kmgan-d acrc>SS- Day 
flowering in mfd-sLimrnerj they need a bright 
location and normal cactus compost; miniTnum 
teinperature 50' 'F- /Ij'jfenhxfdi (GTfjTPfMrtlEfJ 





ACA>rmocALYau\i AURANTIACUM 
I^usth 

A globular species to nbt>ul 2in high, 3kiin in | 
diameter, Jarkgradsh-green in color with lO-lfi 
ribs. Spines are dark, almost bkckish -bti^ wn, j| 

with five tc.T seven rad iais to 1 >^n long, rarely one '| 
central slightly longer, but more often absent. 
Flowers arc borne on lateral arci^les, to about 2iti 
long a nd across, d Liimak i n su m mcr. The in ner 
pc‘tais are yelb wish orange in I he lower pan , I 

reddish toward the lop; outer petalsare usually 
totally fed. A bnght, rtiinf' position is essential; 
nt>rma I cactus com pirsl and ivintcr tempera tu re 
45"F. Ar^'cnthtii (Oiitfffvtrcah 



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ACA.snncX’At.YCluvi PEITSCHEfU AM UM 
Baizkcb. 

A grayislvgrccn , glubula r plant to jIkuiI 3'/i i n 
high, 4in wide, having abcml I7pn>mincntribs, 
Spines varying from pj tc to dark brown, w ilh 
seven to nine mdialsand usualiy onca'iitral, all 
to Ynin in length. Rov^ers aft' diurnal, ivhitish or 
pale pinkish- while, 2 '.-Tin long, Ltpf.H.Mring in late 
summer Needs bright light; normal cactus 
com post; mi nimunii tern pera lu re 5<[rl- A rjijciifrFirr 
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ACANTHOCtREUS 




AL AM I it K. AE YCniM TH I ON A NTH U M 
(Spcg.}(Jiicks?b, 

A sKiir^ cyHiidricjlr diirk j^rt-vn six'dcs^^/iiin or 
inorf hi|j» h, 3^i-;-4in ihii’k wilki dboui l-l ribs. Thi.- 
mk* bniivnish opines iirt' cuiv^-d u|,nv,ird.. abnuj 
V^in Ion j;; ftbnu t 1 0 ritdiii ts< i snt' to k>ij r centM lb . 
Drtv flovvtrinj; in mid-sumTiuTj the fltwers iire 
dtron yellow, n'linlon^. Requires.) bn^ht, fliiy' 
posi cion; n< ctictus ct tin post: jniniin u iri 

tenperatiire 5CI"E. /Vrjji-JKipw 




acaxtikkereusHORRIDUS 13r. & R. 

Syn: [k=r^;t?T 

A Semi-vIfecC . mflOV-bifAnehed spinrios. Thed^rk 
j^reen lik-iTis, which are^itKiui 4iri ihick, h-ive 
three bncxad, win^'-lifce Tibs with creofllt’ miirj^ins. 
AreoleSj set 1-21'tJtn apart <ind bearing up tosi>; 
radial spines k> ’din long and one hjtwo thick 
cen (nils about 2jn in length, arebn>\vnish, 
becoming gray. Night Hu wering in summer, the 
flowers are white wnth gTeenish-broivn outer 
segments, about Bin long. Rft|uireh a bright 
posilLon; norma] cactuscompost; minirnum 
temperat ure 55'T. Ciiirf mm fa , 





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ACAMi itx. tiRLUS PENTACONUS 
(L)Br &R- 

Syn: AatnlhKereu^ (L.) H jmik, 

A talk iX'ilumnarspi'i.ies up to !5ti high. I'he 
branches an? dark green, Z’/^3in in tiiaineler 
viklh three to five angular rilw, dt^ply ca'uate. 
Artsjles a re gravis h , Vt - 1 in a pirt . bea ri ng 
brownish spines, six to eight radials about ]ill 
long, one or ttiort? centra ts t tdin long. FUAvers, 
white with greenish outer segments, about Bin 
long, are niKiumal in la to summer. Requires 
bright light; nor7iiiakMClusa>mpost; miniinum 
iemperaiure i55‘''F. kSA ffVi?rjrfiirf, A'lcjrw*, Gufnrj/ 
flMjf Sotil/i tVfsf huiiti}. 





aca.s.t>((.x:alycJl’m VIOLACEUM (VVerd.) 
Backtab. 

Syn: Echimp^Kiwhani Wt'rd. 

The plants a re Solitary, miiiv cur less globular to 
Sin high, 5in dia meter, and diilJ green, having 
about 15 ribs with areoles bearing 12 or more 
slender velknv'ish-brown radial spines and ihree 
to four slightly Uinger centra is. Floivering in 
summer, trum nearer at the crown of the platTt, 
the bitwmsare diurnal, pate viotel lo3in long, 
2^’tn aenKS. A bright, aiiy^ pusllson is requirevl, 
^eith nornifal cactus com pi>sL and minimum 
Tvinter tempt' rattJ re Ar^fcrrriwa fCitn/ifiwt- 




AC-v-vriiooiHLUSsp. nova^tiff' 

A. cokmtbii^nif$) 

'111 is w'ould appear lo resemble oukvjdifaj'EJJs 0r. 
& K. . which is the only ol her reci.irded specie 
krrowm front that CtUmtTy, It was discovered by 
Professor W, Rauh in Magdaietta, which is in the 
north of thecountiy. The erect plant has three- 
angled stems, about 3'yiin thick, witlt grayish or 
broivnish spines of uncx^ual length, ^■|mversa|fe 
unknotvn. A very' bright pusilioct is nvCessfl ty, 
w'ith normaiciictus soil; minimum temperature 
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ACAK^IHORl nreAU¥ MONOCANTH A 
(Griseb,) Br, ■& R, 

Syn: RhifKfitlis tuonoamUui Griseb.; 

(Gris4?B,) BijTthlcjti 

A branching epiphyte with spine three-angied or 
tlat and leaf-like stems up to 1 k^^t long, having 
ere nate margins and yellowish woolly a rt‘oles. K 
differs from species of R/u;JS(?ffS in ha vingt>ne, 
rarely two, V^in long yellowish spines loeach 
arettle, persisting. Orange flotvers appear in 
Spring a nd su m mer. These are diti mal, aKm t 
^in long and '^in across. Filtered light 
preferahle; normal cactus compost: minimum 
temperalure55'‘F. /Iryc/j/jnrr. 




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AFOROCACTUS 



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ANOl^TBOCAtTUS C R A SS I H AM ATU S 
(Weber) L. Benstm 

Svn: Eclimocactiiscriii^^ifiaftmtus Weber; 

1 OTf ss/JflTJ?Tj 7 /^is ( Webc r) 
Backeb.; (Weber) 



Br, & R. 



Qobularnnd dulE ^jreen, 4 — 6 in [hick with abtiin 
1 3 prominent, 'nnlched ribs- Areoles, large ^vtlh 
readish spine^i; ween in eight radisils to I in lung, 
to five cent mis loZV^n one hixiked. 

Fkmer^, diurrul in summer, purple, about Vdn 
long. Needs a sunny posEiion; norn^il cai'lus 
corri^^ost; inininuim temperature SOT. jVIc.vict^ 
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ANciSTRcxiiACTLitiiSCHEERII (Scilm-Dvdt) 
Br.&R. 

Syn; SaErn-Dyck 

Bright gretm stents a re nujre or less globular, 
generaliv solitary^ up toatxiut 4 ^' 4 in tall. 3 in 
across, itibs number aK>ut 13 ; these are divided 
into conical luberclesselwithareolesat the 
lips. Radial spines are whitish or straw- 
colored, 15 - IS to long; three to four centrals 
’V 4 - 2 in long arv yellocv with a bmevnish base, the 
lowest hcHiked- Flowers a re dtuma!,gTWP’iifih 
velU>vv, to 1 tn long in summer. Retjuires bright 
iighl; noiDial cactus com post; minimum 
temperature 50 * 1 ' . fQ#frrr/nwi>- 



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ancistrocactli&TOBUSCHIJ Marsh 

Stemsare globular, a tHnh 3 in long and in 
diameter, dark, glossy green, s<)litary and 
divided i nlo a series of spi rally atra nged 
prominent tube teles, each tipped mlh a 
conspicuous arwle, 'lltwe aieabtiut seven 
grayish-white radial Spines long, 

spreading, and three centrals to lin in length. 
Rowers are greenish yellow to l^/ian long irv 
summer, diumaL A comparatively uncommon 
species, it requires slight shade; nomrral cactus 
compost; minimum temperature 5 t!'’F. tJSA 
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A\'CtsntocAcn..s U N Cl N ATUS (Gal ) 

L. Benson 

Sytii EdiiniXYictus itnduntfua G^h; 

Hrr?^tf3/(V(Tf f/is undmUf^ (Gak) Buxh.; 

uiiciitatti^ (Gal.) Biickcb. 

Short, culumnar, bluish-green. Sin high, - 3 ln 
thick, I 3 slraight ribs AreolessiErroiiTidedby 
yellowish hairs; spines an,' reddish. The 
browni.sh flowers an- diurnal, appearing in mid* 
summer, to lin long. Needs bright light; normal 
cactus compost with added grit; minimum 
temperaU[Tv 5 tn-x USA (TcjmsJ, MrvlotfNerJ'J'JCfif 
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AixiRrx.'ACTL'sCONZATTll (Berger) 

Br & K. 

Syn : G'tcus Berger 

Creeping or pt'ivdant plants, with stems to 3 tt 
long, V^lin thick witheighUo ten low 
tuberculate ribs, and flitriy cki^ye*si?t aiexiles with 
niany pale-bmwn spines. Fltwvers diurnal, 

^pea ri tig in sum mer, a te brigh t red , 3 Viin k mg . 
me petals a re in t woserie.s, the inner slightly 
incurc^ing, the outer nithef a'flextid; the style and 
Stamens a re while. Suitable for ha ngii'J^ baskets. 
Reqiii res pa rtial shade; normal cactus compi »sl ; 
mintmLim temperature 4 Vlc\mu fQr.rffork 













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APOKx: Acn;& FLAG ELLIFO R MTS 
fL.)Lemflire 

Syn: Cnffris L, (1753) 

Grayish -green stems are creeping or pendant up 
tirfift in length. l^V^jn thick, with ULl -1 low-set 
ribs, and ctose-iset areoleseach with 15 or more 
yellow' spines. Day flowering, in e 4 iriy summer, 
theredbkKimsare/ygomLirphic, 3 inlong, ttnd 
last for several days. Outer petals are narrow, 
reflexed; inner petals are wider and }.Mrtial]y 
Spreading. Ideal for hanging li^iskvts. Nc\xlsa 
simny ptisition; rich acid compost; minimum 
lemf>eratiin.' 511 ' 'F. jVfc.rffu, Cortfftf 





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API HttitACTUfiFLAGELLlFORMlS [Mill.) 

Lem, "Cristala' 

On riur [H'L'asiniTs, ii irimsln^so 
In kimi rin utmsuLil hirnLLsIiLiiu J Lm\si Irnni 
x^'hiihunmial j^riivvLli ihVi'i'v liki'K' tOiippiMr. iVt 
niiiinii.iin thnirri^ikikni (nmi \\ i?* In nn ki 
flsl:ul^l sltxk Ak’iNlJ 





A KlRtKACTUS MARTIAN US (Zuocc.) 

Br. & R. 

Syn^ Cemi$ Zucc.; 

A cm?ping, piNidanl plnnl ivlth stf nisnvt'r3ft 
kmp,, lnV^ini^di^^mv^er. 'niL'tvJire niijht kw ribs 
willi SLX Inei^hl radiidSr and \.wxi or ninn? 
vtllo^^'ish, rathtjr bri^lEtf-likt? Cuntr?:l spines, 
hnwiTs Fini^ diurnal, appe^rin^ in fatly 
sunimtT, ab<.iui 4in li>n^, iyainacrass, and are 
snmewhal lunncl-shapod. Abrighl Eticahnnis 
impnrt.inlr retiiiitfS norinJIeaL’tus enmpost; 
minimum tem|aera(uiv 55"l'. 





Al\)KtX'ACl\!ii X WILLIAM SDN II Knebel 

Oneof theeorliesl rfaTtded hybrids wthin the 
genus, I he pa rentage is believed tnbe 
Afx.tri>i'(f^li 4 f^f}a^rtfonfU!i tmrfiatms. It 

Unwers in Spring; the pelals a w suit used violet- 
pink. Suitable for hanging baskels. KtHniires 
slight shade; normal cactus compos!; minimum 
lemperaiuie 35'T, 




An sHt X a<tlsFLAGRI FDRMIS (Zijcc . } 
l.em. 

1 be gray ish-gn>i'n stems a re ahnil 4 lin [flick, to 
ur iiuvre long, and oJ pendant habil Rilw, 
wn-iM lo ten v^'jth areotes apart, an‘ 

yellowish Spines consist o1 six tn eight weak 
raLlsils anil h m r t o l Ive ceni ra I s u p \o bii n long. 

tlowenng m fiite Spring, Ihe Ho wets are 
slight ly i myu l«J t, erimsi m w i! h pi nkish-cHl gc-^j 
inniTp’lHils. 3iii broad,. 'iin long. Anepiphi^te, it 
is SI I kia bleb 'r ba ri gi ng baskel s . Rei„|Ui tl.‘s stighi 
sli.iiii-f m irma I cad iis eiTm fHist : m i ni mu m 
leiiLpt-niUiiv 33‘1' Alt .Vk'e 



^uxjRCKZACfl:? MQENNINGHOFFtl 
Fi&chcr 

Reputedly a hybrid betsveen A/FunsiTJchrs 
f?agt‘/k‘/()rmfsand Ajjnnx'ffCries FFWJrtfjiJraj,«. The 
stem sand tloyvets are more HimiLirtO ihf latter 
species, bul Ihe coloration t)f Hovvers can btmopt 
variable. It is day flowering, in early spring. 
Needs slight shade; normal catius compost; 
minimum temperature affT. 



' A I It tl LICK EiKI' US 5 M I TH 1 1 ( 1 ’foi If. ) 

Kmvley 

Syti‘ Iiort.; Ccrvu$ 

t?jrr^/iTSiwij/ rficitL; Q'fi'frs awithii rieifL 

An inier-generic hybrid o! .^Ij'FfJFiJrrTcrirs 
/?ji_yc//j/(3r^frfsand f k-fiu'iTcws.sYtVHiSE, llie stem is 
dark gn.'cn, pendant, with si^ toeighl ribs, anti 
dark brown arwfes uith many radiating dark 
spines. Fltuvers are diurnal, in summer. io3in 
long, PA“2b2in across, w ith reddish pink pt'lals 
in th ree series . 1 1 is siii table for hanging baskel s . 
A bright position is essential. Requires normal 
cactus compost; miFlimum temfherauire5t)"f. 





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APOKOfHVLLUM 




APOROPHYU-UM CASCADE Barber 



Ai\.iRai>tiVLUJM HELENA limes 



AK)RoriiYUtM RETTiGlJ (?) Knebel 



An inlcr-j^entrric hybrid reputed lebe beUveen 
MS rrfjjrtiirfHJ'.H and 

Hre pale-green, ihree-to-five' 
an>;led steins x'erv' much resemble ihcise ihe 
former speeies, tlie tUfiin stems re4^:h^l1g 111 in 
length. Ilie din mill Eloweni appear in laleipting . 
and early summer, a nd a re ab>i;il I long and 
in diameter, l>ie paler inner petals and the richer 
det'p rose Ollier segments a re reprosentalive nl 
both parents. Kei|uiresa brighi ^]Sith>n?fionnal 
cactus compjstj mininuim tempeniUire 53^'F. 



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An inter-generic hybrid t>f AjAetVflCfrfs MJiiri'iMriJijj 
and Epkuctu^ Sikck'niixuU'. one of ihe more 
remarkable resulls oUToss-ptiElinaling. Stems 
are bright green, four to five angled, with 
prominent tubercles tipped with vvtx>ily Anetiles. 
The spines, fine and bristly, sexin fall, flowers 
iKCorin Irtle spring and early sumiiHT, up to 4i]’i 
diameter when fully open, the deep magenta 
coloring of Lx>th parents is very' apparent but the 
petal sEnidureis unique. Requires bright light; 
nurmal cactus compost; mini muni temperauire 
55T. 











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Pa rentage is ii ncerla m . 1 he Stems a rt‘ trai ling or 
wndant, to about 2fl long and V4in litick, and 
liiur to five angled wllh prominent tubctcL^ 
tipf.'ied ivith minutely woolly a reoles and a tew 
gray bristly spines. I1t>wering by day in late 
spring and earl y Sumniorr the bkHims are about 
2VJn JiHtg. 2^3in iicross when fully e>^.^NlndedJ 
and sciniewhat funnel -shaped retalsarvUtiic 
pink, mnelv a dee|,x‘f .shade, and last h>r several 
days. Requires a bnghi ptisilion; nirrmal caclus 
kmiuposi; minimum ternpeniturv 







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AmBOfHVU.UM SABRAlnne-s 



An inter-generic hybrid ti-f /!!;■*( MtiiVN't ms eiijr/jjMijrs 
and Lfjfojc/MS 'DmMM&Mitr ivhich depicts the 
fli>w'er .shape ot ihe lonnerand IhecLiloringof 
ihe latier. Stems are dark green,, four ii> five 
anglcxl with ivart-like prominence^, and the 
areoles bear a few yellowish-gray opines, 
fhiwering in late spring, ilisdiumal. Rowers are 
2-2 '^in I n diameter w ith a wel 1-ejeit‘rted stv te t >1 
deep magenta. Needs a bright position but out of 
direct sun; norrrtiilcactitscijmjxjsl, minimum 
temperature 55^'f^ 








AUlOCARPUS 





arilX\R['lsAGAVOJDES (GiaUin.) And. 
Syn; Gishin. 

[Ian ts arc I "■'!j ■ 3 !/d n in diflmctt'r 'vvi< h tm ly few 
1 '/iin abiiut ^fin ^vide, 
R^'nibliing lhi,‘ Ieav4,*s ihe As^miv. Tubereles 
have a flat iipj.XriiiiFli.'nJe aiid an? itJUr’uifd 
vviihpitnied tips, Tipsbearan^ik'Slnsrnabtiul 
^^in, rarelv with oir=' tti liirw verv* shurl spines. 
Cla’ii rn tig i n nitd-su mmerH the tlo^vens a re 
diurnal, deep pink and 1-1 '/im aiTe-Ks. Water in 
rruKteratitjn in snrtinier fmm Ixlow, kwpdrt' ill 
winter Require? lull sun; a rit h n^fK'ili niinenij 
Ci>n^pi!iit; m illinium tempierature 55'T. Afc'-VCLlJ 
r 7 ’(rnNJjj^|HsJ. 



ARic X FiS SU R ATU S ( Eiig,eJ m . ) 

K Sth* 

SyiiT /?i,isj.ixrii.7ri5 fj'ssEj'm/NS ^Engt?lm.) 

Berber 

Soniewliuit Hill and glnbular in siiape lit jtxuit (tin 
indi^uneter. The ivhttle surfatv is covered with 
thrt'e-i.'ilged. grayish'gixrn luEx-rdes ui ] in thick 
at the Ixise, riLirroiving kt bliintee] Itp, and 
deeply wrinkled tm ihe uppennirst surldce. Day 
tlmvfrin|;t iti inld’Sumnier; llie Hiiwersart- pink, 
al’ntLJl I l>Lnin diaiiU'ili^r. Ri^julrt's EliII stin;ati 
en ^^' hi^^ in me m I c’l >ni pc tsi ; mm i m u i n 
(emperatun'^l"b jVTi'.i'fi’orCniiifkrrfid, Lfft,d 
(TniisJ. 




ARKX ARPLS KOTSCHOUBEYANUS 
(Lt^m.)K.Sch. 

Syn: RiJSLtx^Ti’Iri^ d’drit.) 

Berger; k'tr/sirfiJidJti/fifms Lem. 



Ilaiilsare up Iftabonl 3in in dbamelerwith dose- 
set, ihroe-angled lubercies lo about Vzin long, 
^Ain briiad, flat on tlie up per surface, and dark 
green, wit]l h 1 ivi’toliy i‘ut'i%vw. Flowers are 
diurnal, from the center of the plant, to l!/dn 
long and 2inacrt}ss, purplish or pink in color^ 
appttaring in early summer. VValerin 
nuKlemlion late spring and summer; keepdiy- in 
winter. Required bright light; *n enriched porous 
ininerat com post; minimum tempeniUirv ftO"!'. 
Altyticp (CMhtfiiit}. 



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ALBIFLORUSBackeb. 



[Jiflersonlv in respect of I he flower color, 
w h ieh i.s iv'lii te. .^Icjcfce (Nntiv Loj?j f. 






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ARKK ARPLi^RETUSUS Schddw. 

Syn: Attlujiomtiiti niti$unt Salm-Dytk; 
Arioctirpiis furfumceiis Tliomsoii 

f’hintsflft? up lo ICkirii in iirt'covt-nfj 

iviih spre^Jitii^ir bluish-^rtvn kibt'ivles with 
ht>my lips. Edc h tubcrdeisiitHtuI ’Vjin lon^ tliit 
un the upper surf.iL>?. Liredium.iJ in 

summer. H^-2in in Jimneter^ v;jr%in;^iriailiir 
from Ttvhi !c lo le pink, As wi t h all Afi< JT(rr^»rxs. 
planls arise from a Ihicktsh Cap mu!, so reL|iiire 
careful watering in Summer. Keep coniplelefy 
dry' in vvinler. ReL|uires sun; pomus rich soil; 
mininnnn tempt ralua'!ilf''l% 
jV((m?Lc!)r)J'. 



AREOCAHPU5 KOTSCEIOUREYANUS 
'Cristate form' 

An unusual fasciated lorm wiih maaenia fluwHjrs 
set well apart. 





ARJOCARrLsTRlGONUS(WcbtT) K. Sch. 
Syn: AiiJwf/nnhmi frjy^tFJfu'rJr Wfbtr 

'Hne plants vary in size from *1 fiin in dtaineler 
with many semi-erect, grayish -jjjrtvn tutH^re|i>s lo 
2in kinj^, I in htOiHl at ihe ITivy an; aculely 
Iriangutcir with a flal, imfurrowecl upper surface 
and acute lips. Arunles a re spineless . The 
fkiwere arise from the axils of the tubercles and 
an.' yelluw'ish^ about 2in across, diunuil, and 
appearing in msd-sumnu'r- N'cedsa bright, 
sunny liKTation; a gpiffy. butennched! aimpost; 
no water in winter; minimum lemper.iture 55“F. 




ARKK’ARf'U^SCAPI lAROSTRUS fkiod. 

A minia t li re species to .ibou 1 3 */y n in d iameler 
wtlh thick, dull, grayish-^reen tubercles lo2iil in 
length, Hal tm ihe upper surface with blunteif 
tip, and no furrow. ['Ian is seem lobe without 
are<iles and are i.lelinitely spineless, but lim'd 
with I hick grayish- white wtKil bet weevil the 
tubercles. Fknvers appear from the Center of the 
pbnt in su mmer a net arediiumaL bright rose 
purple and 1-1 '/sin across, wtih a creamy- while 
style and golden-yviknv stamens. Keepdry in 
wi liter. Flciurishes in bright sun ; needs a civirse, 
pi,>rous compost; niimmum teniperature 
MciicofNtfCifl t4'(inJ. 




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ARMATOCEREUS 




ARNiAToctRiusCA RTWRJGHTI ANUS 
(Br. & R.) Backeb, 

Syn; Bn & R, 

Columnar phnlis up Ui hich, bninchinj' 

freely. The branches consist ut dull Kftvn juinLs 
fiin- 2 fNn lenglhj 3 '/i-- 6 in thick, with sewn lo 
ei^hl prtmtineni ribs, Lai^e tmHvnanetiles bear 
about 2 tl whvlish or tiafk brownish spines 
^iin lonj^, FlowerSr apjwdrin^ insunin^er, are 
ncKUurnal; the inner petals are wliite, outer |,H'tals 
recKiishr atirf 3 in Son^. Rtn^uires sli|;h! shade; 
normal cactuh compost; niiniimim tempt^lure 
55 'T. Eaiiuinfj Nprtmrtf f\fU, 





arm/\tocerel'sLAETTJS (HBK.jBkicktb. 
Syn: |HBK,) Br. & R. 

Grayish-^reen ajiumnar plants l 3 - 2 Gh high, 
branching freely fmm the base^'with four to eight 
ribs. The branches are formed of joints which 
indicate (he ftrowih of successive years. Aret>le.s, 
in apart, tvarup to 12 bni‘wrtish-Kr*iy 
^lines, Viin long^ sometimes much iongen 
Rowering Ls in summer, and nocturnal; the 
flowers am white, 2 ^in tong, 2 in across, 
ires good liglu; norma I cactus ftuwpost; 
minimum temperature 55 ‘T. iVfirfirmt Pmi'- 





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armatocerieusOLIGOGONUS R^uh 

&: Backtab, 

Closely allied loA. A. {{ii'tus. A 

tree-like columnar plant a wut l(>ft tall; the stems 
have four to five prominently angleti riL>s,i dull 
greenish in colon AretJes bear gray spines, eight 
to twelve radial s up lo^in long, and one to tw^o 
centrals, usually considerably longer. Nocuirnal 
flowering in summer; the flowers a tv whiU\ 
abouti'/iiin long, l^“ 2 in in diameter, Needs 
Sun; normal cactus aimptist; minimum 
tempeFature55‘1-, Pt'rn ff /uupn-a/wppFiwr). 



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ar^iatcjcerkus procerus l^iiiih 
& Backeb, 

Columnar plants to 23 fl high, dark green or gray- 
green, with eight lo ten and largeareoles 
bearing many ivliitish or brownish spines of 
va rv'ing lengl hs: 1 b- 2 ]lf radLi Is u p to l' 4 i n |[ tng a nd 
foun,vnlrals lo 4 Thn in length, Floivering is in 
sunvocr, and niKlurnal, Inv flow'ersare i,vhite, 
lin long, 2 in across, from the tips of the stems. 
Bright light is essential; normaicactus compost; 
minimum temperature ?iS"K. SorpfilN’nr Pi'i rr 




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ARROJADOA 



AKMATOCEREUS 




ARMA tOCE RtUS R A U H 1 1 Bdckt'b, 

Ciilumn^irtrt'v-lilct' plnKits i 3 - 2 Ut i Kijj^h. I'he 
branche.saru bluish 'l^'il:h p]i>niin.t?iu 

ft>ini-like€[instrictinns. There nre^ HI- 1 3 rih<t with 
small vi'hiltsh ■ireu'lfs hearing sis in len f+uiial 
spirtcs '/i 111 II long and stimeti mesa lew centra Is 
VniTAfing fnsm V4in tn lin in length. Rewering in 
mid-sum nier. the fti^wers are e.irmine red. 
Rts.]Liiresa brighi j.-Kisi[H>nj normal cactus 
c»mposl;miniTnumi teni|>eniUia‘ 53 ''F.. iVerf/jcni 
!\ tu . 




ARRO|ALH.)A AURCISPINA var. 
ANCUINEA Braun & Eislcves 

A Ihin-steiinmedH i^lten creeping plant tnalHiut 
3ll lung. Vt-lin thick wjih LVlflrihs Ivaring 
more or less ftesible vellowish or brownish 
Spines, uinsisling of li>l 3 ratlials lA'i-Irsin long 
and four Centrals ’An-lAin in length. Plinvers are 
semi-nod umal in summer, rtwe to ptnk, up Iti 
] i/ 2 in long. Requires bright iigttl; normal cartus 
CL>mpi,wt; nunimuin lein|^'rature5<J"F. flnrri/ 




AHttO|ALX>AAUREISPINA var 
AUREJSPJNA Buin^ & Brvd^ 

An en.s:l plant loaboul 3h (all, ^vith 2 -^ an 
diameter stems. Spine's an* golden yellow, with 
many rad iais a nd abou I ni n e con t rals up to ^ ii nt 
liing, FliHversaren>«epink. siimew'hat luhular ir 
shai^ie. around tin long, appi aringby ulav in 
summer. Ntvds bright light but not dirk'd suii; 
ntimini I Ciiclus a itn pt»s5 r m ini mu m tern p'ni t u re 



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AB^SATOC^iREUsRIOM AJENSIS Ranh 
Backeb. 

CiTUimnar plants up to abi>ui ftV^ft high, they aa- 
dark grayish green with so^'on tt> nine narrow 
rihsabtiut 3^11 n high. The tm'olcs an.' round and 
bmwni-sh, hearing lO^JS grayish rtidial spines lo 
long, nind usually tine to foureenlmfs whldi 
are longer, bhe pl-ud is night flowering, in 
summer; flow'erri an’ while, 3 16— lin long. Bright 
light is needed; norm.ikactus dimpisi; 
nuTiimuin lemperalure 55"F. SeriJ/pi’rir Perrr fKie 





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A«H<)/Aix)A AUREISPINA var. 
GUANAMBENSES Braun & Heimen 

An (oowpinj^ s-pecicsvilh stems loabnul 
Ui lunj; £ind l'' 4 iin tlilek with 10-11 ribsbtfpirin^ 
jTiimy bnnvnisli spini?s in lenjT|}y, 

indudin^ fji^V lo wVen centrals. FUiwitn are 
diurnal jn sumnier deep rtise pjetkand I 'Ain 
tong. KctijiiirL-s tillered light; nomtal caclus 
aimpt>s!;mininuiTn ten^pemliire HrtizH 




ARRiijAHOA BEATEAE Braun & Esleves 

An unusual s|M?desi>nlydisco',’eR'd in It 

hi5s more or less erect stems with abt^iil tt) ribs, 
many ye!]itwi.sh-bntJtvn spin.es, nnd bicotoreci 
flowers ol rose pink and yellowish tehi tea rising 
Irom the lemiiiul dnirk-b’rown spiny cephaliuin. 
Nee\ls slight shade; normal I MCtus LMn\pi.]iit; 
mintmLinn tempcrL'iliin?50"F. tintiUA-Tp>r(?s 
Ci'rjjw i . 





ARRi)j A WA HO RSn ANA Briiii n 

& lleimtm 



One of I he more rema rka ble species itf t he gen us 
and a naliveorhlgji mounlainous regions. Stems 
are a! most gk>bu la f Ixjiiveen the cepha] ia anti 
carry on iy eery short spines, nowers are small, 
almost tubular in shape, purplish red, and day 
fUTwering in summer. Needs bright light; nonnal 
cactus comptist; mi nimurn lem pera t uiv 5<t ^F, 
Veiyf careful watering ts essenliaL tMputfS 
Geritiah 









ARKi:>r ADO A 1*E N ICl LLAT A (Gii rke) 

Br. & R. 

A bushy, clustering species with semi-erect nr 
pn»slrak= stems up to6'/ilt in length, about 
in dsameier., with JtM2 slialk nv ribs. Spines art.' 
yeilitwish,. eventually gray, coi^sistingot eight in 
iw'elve nKdials and one or two centrals from 
tin long. Fknvenj appear in dusters irom a 
reddish-brown, bristly eeplialium in summer, 
and are diurnal, bright tkvp pink. -Vrin long and 
across. Needs gtHHl light; nnrmnil cactus 
compost; minimum temperature 5tV'T. Bnizj,/ 
Ukiitiii}. 




AKROIAIXU RHODANTl I A (Giirkc) 

Br. k li. 

An erect, often climbing plant h>iilx>ti( bl^tt talk 
Itie stems are mort'i>r lesscy'lindrical, dark 
grec'n, and y^-l '.■^in thick. There are I!)- 14 knv- 
set ribs with a nettles arrangeti atx^iut ''iini apart. 
Spines are at first yellowish, then become 
brown, of which alx^ut 20 a re ladialsand Fivett) 
sixcentrals, all very similar at 1^1 in long. 
Flowers aristri nearly summer fn>m a bn>wn, 
wt>c^]Ey, retldish-brown bristly cephaUuin, 'i'he 
btwms are tubular, pink and tliumal. Steins then 
cturtinue logn^w through thecephalium tojorm 
another nt>wering apex the k>lt[>wing year. V'ery' 
occasliinalEvan unusual forin ciccurs when the 
cephaliiim k-comescristaied with bristles and 
wCKil running laterally on the stem. RetiuiresfuEl 
sun; normal cactuscompwt; inininium 
temperature 55"F. itmzif fLki/rtiJ, A'h’jJiiS'fjc'fYTisl', 



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ARTHROCEREUS 



ASTHOPHVTUM 




ARlIlRtXLlii^L^lSp. nova 



A sniiill UrLiziliim tmlu n't rwr plants, 

s<iim‘decv)irnlH'nt. ollufi^ inon? <iv tviiicrL'd; in. 
h.iliii . Ilic one fea W n, d appoa r tu bt' A lU’ w 
discovery'^ jind dt»st'ly related lo A. roniioninmt^. 
v\'hk'h has bright ^rwn sti’msSin- 1 tn]l +mJ 
11 p lo 1 n iliii’k w \\ h alH.KJ lUl ri bs and many 

fine y elltwisi VP dial spin-esfllxnd fon^^, w-itK 

one or t wt» cenl rals usLially much It snjijiT- 
i=|[sivers, v.’^hich art' EHK’lnmal and appear in jnid- 
somCfiern are lilac pink, ahint 4in litnji;. KetjUirL'^s 
bri^;hl ni>minl cactu!, ftMnpiislJ minimum 
tumptTaUiJV S5''’l’- i^rtrzil 




A ffi > 1 KtK. LRLUS C. A M POS-PO RTE [ ( Werd , ) 
i5ackeb, 

A wmi‘dc^’umbent, clusCerin^ispecit^ with 
sk’in:slui>inlon^, Unihick, and abc^ul EZribs. 
Spines 3TV brcm'iiisK Ut’OEninj^ wliile, lonhiistin^ 
of 25 35 radials ’ nih Iunj5 i>r»e tir two centrals 
k> I ’/jin in ]en>;th, Ni^hl flu wed nj; in summer 
ihe Ri keens are white, about 3 ’/^in |[.mM,- 
fairly bright 3 ighl; normal caclus coin ^Ktsl; 
minimurt> lein^vraty re 55'T, Bnfzii f l^'lfp^^^ 
Citwfs>. 






AKtiikcKitRtL^sMELANURUS var. 

ESTEVESII f?mun 

TheSpt'Cies was earlier included iti Cm'iis and 
JUyuvrt'dS. Stems a re a'li nd ricaj to I '.■'jf t long , tin 
or more thick, branch ing tnmi theKrse. Rit>s 
nutnbt'rabcnit 15, the a n*i ties bearing golden- 
yellow spines varying fnjm ’-wn to 2in in length. 
l’‘towers,ifi,‘ funnel’5ihapei.t, j.'tdknvish, and 
about Z’^in long. The plant is night flowering, in 
sunmner. ISrighl light isessentwl; normal cactus 
c'ompiTst, minimum tem|,x^mture HirriJUiT 
fjVJj>WS GiL7VjfSl, 




Affi H RLKEHtus SPIN OSl SSI M US (Bu in . & 
Bred,) Rj Iter. 

Syrti £nuim'j4!ss|'j|>JiJ^jVs(J'iJWsButn. & Bri'd. 

A rare and unusual species which frecjuenls an 
arva ihousj n Js of nuak'S away froni I he genera lly 
accepted habiiai of Ihegenus. T'heeKM green 
plants, braiK'hing from thebasr^ wilh tbonnon* 
ribs, dose-set areoles, and numervuis spines. art‘ 
night flowering in mid-.sumfnef. 3’h<‘ flowersare 
pide pink(?) but il has nol vv't tlowentlin 
cullivation, Nei'd.s gtnxl light; si iglu I v calcareous 
cactu.scomp>s|;m.initnuin lempratim' 55‘'E' 
HfazU 





ASiKOE'HVitJM ASTERI AS (Zucc,) Lem, 

Syn: EdmuKen'tiSii^hTmii ZucCh 

AgUihular, solita^'^^sp<X’ies, slightly flal on (he 
lop, ahiuL -tin in diameter tviili si>t loeighi or 
mtirekNlully flat ribs wflhstnaiglm grtxwes 
between and while, conspicui^us, sfiine1es.s 
areoles set lengt ti wise on ( he ribs, Ste ms a re 
purplish bnm^n and thefllowersHireiliumiil in 
early summer, aKiut 1 in long and 1 1 jin across, 
yellow, sEighlly nnidish in I he throiit, buf pollen 
(ends to disgui se this ce iIe irnttion kus^ii iivs a 
sunny pisition; normal cactus CEim|.y>sl, 
minimum temperature 45"!s jVfc'.yrVe 
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AsnwMtJviLM ASTER t AS fma 'Mirakuru 
Kiibulo'^ 

An esitraordinary varLmt knn^vn Iruiii jiisl 
individiu^l pkmi and »]|ii A\ A 

priou in jiipnn. I’m^Mgations hiivt* been, miidu 
possiMf tn- L'nisK-pillinalifl}!; with Uil* typical 
lormnr b>' ftr.iRinK The ! illy L'^|api;)nyse Inr 
"minidcpLint-''' 



^\si:Kt>l tl VI VM CAP RJ CO R N E va r. 

C R A SSIS PI N U M (MtHI . ) Ok - 

A ran? variytv^ mainlv lotmtl in CLuhuitri whk'h 
haii pankyLtsHy thick npi Pit's. IXiy flotyering in 
sumnnecr the flowers a re kulg, and yyllnw, 
Nortlit'm Me.tCT- 



AS m W iiini-M M Y R lOSTIC M A 

Svn: fjis myrmtii^ina Salni*LYyck 

A high -ditil tide species finmd at nverh,fih3ft, the 
plan! is rtn»re pf less founJevS and d-Win in 
diameter, biskally screen bill lotally coeeretl w ith 
niinule whitish stNiles w'hich ehLiteraEe the green. 
It has four toeighl ribs w iih brownish, wotilly 
areoles, bui nci spines. Flo w'er^, appear in 
summer, nind are diurnal, 1 '/i-2 Vrin long and 
dcivsa, vellow, si>cnct3nieii. with a red ecnier. 

Reel u ires a bright location; normal cacUis 
CTimpost; rniniiinim temperature ^T'F. Norih'm 
mniLi'nirai ^loiVe. 



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AStttt)nivnjMCAPRlCORNE(Dielr.) 

Br. R. 

Syn: Dielr.; 

tKrpmimrs Rosl. 

Ilantsniry gEitbular. K^mningoval tnabiuit Bin 
high, 4in broad ivilh about eight to nine acute 
nhs, deeply griwwed bettvi'en teLlh brownish 
ari.sik's, and doileLiwith many w'hitish scales. 
Tlu'mari.' many kmgand twisted spinesj, I 
long, eelknvish tobrowmish-hlack. I’knversj 
yellow' with a ri'Jii.lish center, are diurnal, ioearly 
suimiier,. grtnving from arp^^k's near to I he to|'j, 
and are2^^-Sin Jong, Kt^|uin's tull sun; nt^rmal 
cactus tiyuptist; minim urn U-m j'er.i t u ix‘ Stf'l- 
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AsmoPHraiMMYRlOSTIGMA var. 

COAHUILENSlSMtili 

Svn: Asf jyJ t/wi axiii uikuse ( Mo! I , ) 

kjyser 

A wiVLCwhal sjjtjcies wilh five 

briKid ribAdtiistly awered with whitish scale- 
like dots, Thearet'ttes iiiv spinelt^s. nowersare 
prod uced from nea r the crown of t he plnin! , nJ n J 
arc diiamal in mid-surnmer. The bkKimsare 
hrighi sulfur>vellow with a mlnule reddish 
blotch in the throal, A sun-lnviiij^ plant; requires 
normal cactus aimpost; minimum tempera lum 
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ASTForuvTL'M MYRIOSTIGMA var. 
COLUMN ARE (K. Sch.)Tsiida 
Syn: fTd/i/mjtnff (K. Sch.) 

Sadovsky &Schiili' 

An unusual, rather columnar plant. The Stem is 
elongated loatout IDtn high^ about 3 'Ain in 
diameter \vilh seven to eight prominent ribs with 
furrows between^ and the whole tHniy is covered 
with fine, whitish scales. Aneolesare spineless. 
Flotversare about Icvng and across ■vvhen 
fu ll\' open r yellow wii h a a'd bhtich in the th rcw ( , 
and appea/by day i n, sts mmer Needs a hrigh t 
pt>SLtion; normal cactus compi>st: m illiniu m 
temperature 5(1^T. jVltotai. 





i^sTRorHYTUNt MYRIOSTIGMA fma 
TOTUSLAND' 



A peculiar monstnose form which w^as 
developed incultivalionin the Botanic Garden* 
Ltrtustand, at Santa Barbara, California, it 
flowers infrei^uentlyi the flowers arcyclliiw. 



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Ai>TitorHm,M MYRIOSTIGMA var. 
POTOSINUM(Ma]l.) Kr/RT. 



A vii rjant of the speoes, si mi tar In shajH^ tui t wi th 
farfew^er w4iitish scak'h. giving the hkiy a dark, 
grayish-green coU>r. It has five to seven straight, 
acute, or munded ribs; the areoles are spi neless. 
Rowers are diurnal, in summer; they are a 
bright, clear golden yellow with no red bkrtch in 
the center, 1 1*1 ^inacrtiss when fully open 
Ret]uirement&aTe the same as for the Spt.'deS. 
MciraifSnH iuh Aj/nsik 





ASlBCiPH^TL' VI MYRIOSTIGMA vjr. 
QUADRJCOSTATUM (MrilL) Ratim 



An interesting variety in respect to the rib 
formallijn. 1 hegra vish-green tmdy is divided 
into fi>ur almost even, broad ribs wilh a di‘»tlnct 
furnnv between. The Ikm'ersand requirements 
an.^ the sa me as for the species. Mr.vim fCcii/rdf 
amrs /. 




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ASTROrHVTUM 




ASTTRor'HYTUM MYRlOSTIGMA var, 
POTOSINUM hackifb. 

t hb> variily iSHimilar U> the spec tes iin shnpfand 
tjlherchiiracterifttk’js i,'5cft'p[ than he bt»dy of the 
plant has k'lv (5rno^Lvt>it!sh scates or 
reniaininj^tomplelely^^wii, ami is possibly 
synonymous vvilh Ihe vniiely rna/imr (R. Mt'V J 
PidckiL-h. Fit nvt'rs a ncl rvL^uiremenlsare (hesame 
as kw ( he species. Alcik y iCmtt tit , 





ASTRori ivrLM MYRlOSTIGMA 
X ASTERIAS 

Several jnlerestim^ and unusual hybrids have 
been develij}>L\! w nation of these two 

fascina tin^ spedes, ma ny the work iyf Gil 

Te^elber^^of the USA. Citltivaliun requirenu rits 
a re as for the species . 



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AKmopuaTLT^iORNATUM (DC,) Weber 

Svn: EdniUfOichtsoniiJtu^ LXI, 

■* 

An attniclive species with a tuorecvdindrital 
stem tvaL'hin^ 1ft hif^h, to6in India meter. The 
whole htidy is dot ted with silvery scales 
arran^’eti in bands, '] here ore eij;hi fibs, stfaij^ht 
ors]if»hlly spiraltKl; the dose-set areoles bear five 
to eleven slraij^h t yelknvislii-brown spines to 
I '/dn livn^. Fl( Avers are diumal, pak' \'etlow* 
3^/jin k>n>;and broad, and appear lii early 
smnmef- Rct]uires a trttly briftlit position; normal 
cactus c^impost; minimum temperature ?0"F. 
.Vforreef! ff/(F(ye, Qut'ninmK 



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AUSTROCACTUS 



AZTEKIUM 



AUSTROCEFHALOCEREUS 




AusreoCACnj&HIBERNUS Ritter 

A shcnK, L'lwl, fl,ret*nish pLint tin in 

dii^nU'tvr, ivilhSfL'vonliJtH^hldistinct ribs ie^ 'Ain 
high. Aretjltiiart; }xile ydUiw, hearing five to 
eight whitish rftJia I spines I -4in long^ the uppvr 
one about ^41 n Limi yellnwish brown; one to tour 
fontral spines ’/i-lin tong. IhtHitornol flowers 
areUsmeon the tips of the stems in summer; 
they are yellowish brown, abtiut 2in long, ITie 
plant needsoirel'ul ajlMvallon. goixi light; 
norinal cactus compost ; mini mu m lemperatu re 
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AUSTfKJCKPJ^l AUXHBEU5 L E HM AN NI A NU5 
(WerdOeackeb. 

Columnar plants up toabruJl tall with 
hranchesaroLind 3Wiin t hick. They are bluish 
giV\*n,i with al>vu[2t) ribs !A“'/un high< the thick 
areoles bearing aU>ui 4t3 whitish spines to y4in in 
length. The dense, woolty, bristly cephalium is 
about \ '/ift li>ng; fk>wersare ntxrtumaH in 
summer^ and are about I lAin long, with lehite 
inner petals, externally reddish pink and scaly. 
Needs a bright sunny pcusilion; nonnal cactus 
compost; minimum temf.seratuine59'T. Bnicri 
(Bairn}. 









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AUSTFOCEPHAl CXTEREL'? DYBO WS K1 1 
(Givss,) Backeb. 

Syn; (Cos..'>,) Br, & 

R. ; Cireiis dytxni^skii GuisS- 



An erect , ci^lumnar pla nl 1 3ft h tgh, 3 '4^i n 

thkk- ■[ here: an' 20-38 If >w ribs densely covered 
w^ilh fine spines and matted yellowish wcx4; 
many fine radial spines and two ti> three 
yello'wish centrals,. ^4-1 In long- Thecephaliiim is 
o/whitewfx^t, long, from ivhifh 

. protrude whitish hell-shaped fii>wers I '/i-2y:in 
I long. I heso are nchciurnal, in su mmer. Needs 
sun; norma I cactu s t oinpisi; mi n tinum 
temperature 





AZTEKIUM RriTERI tk»ed. 

Syn: ntieH tk^d. 

A unique .species of a flattened^ dobular shape to 
about 2in thick, often sppt>ufing tmm the b.ise to 
form compact gnsups The nine to eleven ribs, 
about Viin high, l*^ii n bmad , a re olive gretm 
A reoles are? min ute and dc jsety set wi f h one to 
four flat, papery, Iwisiing spines to 'jf^in long 
which stx4rt fall, Flciwers arise from new ,in?t>leR 
In the center and are while or pink, *Ain long, 
t/dn wide. Requires full tjun; a ptrous mineral- 
ba.sed soil; minimum temperafun* T, jMctjco 
(Nufw Leon twi sCOJ'iy, .sJa/c.'T/fjfWi). 



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BACKEBERGIA 




BERGEROCACTUS 




0ERGEROC ACTUS EMORYI (Engelm.) 

Br&R. 

Syn* Ceretis fworyi Engelm.; 

«wn/E RiimpL 

A patt* fitven busBvv ccl^mnar pLint with yterriiS 
8in-2fl long, ]--2\ri\n thick, offstTting from the 
bj.se, with 14-20 or more tow ribs I ht ar«>les 
arefaiirly closely set, each with I0-jl0gol(iert' 
yellow spirie^i, including one to fourcenlrjJi^, 
Rowers are diumat. in sunmrer, growing fn.im 
the tips of the stems, Yn-l long and across, 
and an? bright yeUow. A sunny piwtlitui Is 
essenital; neods normal cactus compost; mini' 
mum temperature Sfri", L/SA fOtfifontifi}, MeJfmtr 





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bAC KHJERtJiAMlLlTARlS (AudoO Rrdvo 
Syn^ Cm'HS milf laris Audot; 
dirysfJJM/rffirs (Lem.) Bravo 

A lrtH‘'tike columnar plant toStlfi LiH, with stems 
up lt>4yiin thick and Eve to eleven ribs. ArwlevS 
have grayish spines, seven to (hirlovn radials, 
and oiteUdour centrals, long. Hie w is a 
terminal, domedikc cepha! ium of i^range'brown 
bnstles. Row ers Hire nOCtuma], in summer, and 
an^urange red opening to creamy while, up to 
3in long, I ’Ain wide. Recjuires full sun; normal 
cactus compost; min im um lem pera lu re ofj‘*l-- 
Alc fiii'iJ (Cucrnw, Mn'imcatr}. 



blosseelduLILIFUTANA Word. 

Syn; Purodla lilipiitam {Werd.)f^. F. Taylor 

A %'^erv' small, grayish'green globular plantabuul 
’/lin in diameter. There a re no ribs and nts spines. 
Flowers are diurnal in mid'Summer^ whitish 
yellow, and up (O ^^in wide w^hen fully open. 
Best grafted onto robust slock. Requires very 
bright light; ™>rmal cactus oim|,>^st‘ miniimuni 
temperature 55^’F. Ai^irfiVift, ftiJitW. 





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BORZICACTUS 



goRzicACTLsnELDIANUS Br. & R. 

Syn: Oistanlhoccivus ^eldiimus (Br. &: R.) 

Backeb. 

Erect or.semi'pTOstriito planlij with stems K>-2U(l 
in lenglh.. brnnching from Ihe base, and six ta 
seven ribs with large notched between. 

Spines are white, six k> ten in number, varying in 
size lo about 1 Vjtin tong. Day rtoweringin 
summer; the flowers a re red, 2!/^3in lung. 
Needs slight shade; normal cactus com post; 
minimum temperature Pent (HmmzK 














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BtmziCACTUS LEUCOTRICHUS (Phil,) 
Kimnach, 

Syn: Amfuipa (Phil.) Br. ^ R. 




BOEizic ACTVS N A N U S ( Akere) 

Syn: (Akers) Backeb,; 

Marff/niocrfews mri/i Akers 



A short, columnarspedes to about 2fl high - The 
stem is about 4in thick, grayish green, with 
yellowish wool at the tips and aUaui 20 
preminent, bumpy ribs. The while areoles have 
eight to twelve yellow radial spines up to 1 in 
long and three to four reddish -browm centrals to 
I Viin in length- It is summer flmveringand 
diurnal; the flowers are bright scarlet, up to 3in 
k^ng, I Wr\ across. Needs sun; m>rma| cactus 
compost with added grit; minimum lemperaturp 
50 ^’F. OnVe fTdnJ^Wffk 




A species which apparently belongs to this 
genus, but is not yet reclas-^ified- It pii low' 
grewing with a short stem of about 4in, and 12- 
14 ribs. The whitish areotes bear about eight pale 
brownish radial spines to long, and one to 
throe centrals of similar length. Flo w'ers are 
zygomorphic, deep scariet-orange, and are 
diurnal, in Btimmer. l^ecjuiressun: normal cactus 
ComptHit; minimum lemperalureSS'T. 

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BORZICACTUS ROEZUl Backebn 
Syn; Setia^reu:i roeziii (Haage Jn) Backeb. 

Columnar, grayish green, and 3^l)6ft high, 
about 3in thick. Seven to fourteen ribs, notched 
above each areole. Areotes are y^eifowish w'ith 
ni ne to fou rieen brownish rad iil spines to '/iin 
long, iind one grayish central V^lViin in length- 
The tips ofthe stems a re Covered with tufts of 
bristles through which flowers appear in 
summer. These are diurnal, tubular, red,2^^**3in 
long. Bright light essential; normal cactus 
compost; minimum temperature 55T, J^'^^rtj'fcrn 
Peru^ 




BORZICACTUS ROSEIFLORU S (Buin. ) 

Kiinrtach 

Syn: Akerifin rastv/Turf? Buin . 

A low',, spreading plant with rather trailing, I '/i- 
2ln thick pale green stems to 3f1 long, and 16-17 
low ribs- Spin^ a re yellowish, 30-40 in nu mber, 
about l^n long, butlongerin the (lovveningarea. 
Day flowering in summer; the ftow^erS art lilac 
pink, about 2in long, linacross. Needs full sun: 
normal cactus compisi; minimum temperature 
SCT. NMcnt Peru, 




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B0Kj^JCAC^V5 SAM A 1 FAT A N US Q rd. 
Svn: Card.; 

(Card,) 

D*R, Hunt 



An erect, laterpentitinC plant with bright gi'Pen 
stemfito4f[ ftln lung^ I-2in Ehickj and 14-16 ribs, 
Theareoles are brownish, set '/hi n apart and 
bearing J 3-22 slender yt?ltowish'bjt>wn spines 
from '/kin to about linin tengUi. Day fUwetingin 
Summer, the flowers are tubL]lar,cur>^ed, and 
long; deep red with paler edges, 
liecjuiressun; normal cactus compost; niintinum 
temjH>raiure Sl^T, (Stnthi Ouzl 












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BROWNINGIA CAN DE LARIS (Meyen) 

Bt, & R, 

A tree-like, columnar species to 15fl high with a 
base of about 1 'Aft in diameter, branching from 
above. Maly re branches develop ablaut 5()ribs. 
Areolesare dosoly sot, bearing 20 or more 
yel!owish‘bn;>wn spines up to ?Ain long. The 
main tmnk produces spines 4-6irt in length. 
Rowers are nocturnal in sumn^er, tubularairtd 
3 V4“4 V-itn in length . The inner petals a re whihshj 
the outer segments darkish pink. The oval fruits 
are about 3in long. Requires bright light; normal 
cactus compost; minimum. leinpcratureSo'^T. 
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BRACF-TYCtREUS NESIOTICUS (K, Sch, ) 
Backeb. 

Rathershorl, columnar, clustering plants. The 
stems a re l-2ft in length, greenish, ^vith dense 
spines which are initially yellowish brow n, 
bwominggray, 'Ihiere are 13-16 ribs w^iih pale 
brownish areoles lAiin w'ide, each bearing around 
40 or more spines up ti? linlong. Itis ncKtumal 
flowering in summer. The flovi'ersare borne 
fmm the sides of the stems a nd an? 1 '.A-2'/:iri 
long, ^4.-! in in diameter wnth nam^w^, white 
petals. Needs full sun; slightly calcaretjus 
compost; minimum temperature59''’F, 

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BROWNINCIA 






0 Hownii^.laM[CROSPF.KMA {Wvtd. 

& Backeb.) 

Syn; Cy^rNLUTcrciis micnysfK^nnu^ (Word. 

& Backcb.) Backeb. 

A Iree-ltkjt^cDlLtminar plimi lnjabcsut JtWl liif*h and 
a:biiut Jfl in diamotor 1110 brancbos havo 12-20 
rtjundtd ribiii abt^ui Hin hLf;h. Arotilos (nvalH:uL 
Win apart, yolltuvish^ boa ring ntimomiis 
vellkiwish-brt>wn tM- n;^dish-bmwn spjmjs from 
Uiin tnyiiin in length. Fltnverf» ajv ]-r6in long 
and acfi^ss, while with biownish-rt'd s^^ials 
Ftoiworeifi: summer,^ nocturnal. Keodsnun; 
normal cartufJft’unptwt; minimum teniporalure 
S5"F. Norilicni Pertf. 





enowNiNc;iA HERTLINCIANA (Backeb.) 
Buxb. (ma. ''Monstrosus'' 

Aninten^sling malformed feature tjccu non 
many cacti, and invartaWy this is rntysl 
spectacular, eapodally when il is soon in ihe 
wild. 




BBOWs'iNCiA HERTLINGIANA (Eackeb.) 
Buxb- 

Syn: Azt/r¥wm?i« hetilmgiatws (Backob.) 
Backeb . ; Azwvoccreus nt^His Akers 

Cnlumnar, bluish |Epri;^n. to 2iift tall, 1 ft wide. The 
18 or more ribs have prwminen( a wftlos, gray- 
(dted, with four to Seven ladia] spines, and up to 
three centrals about! Win long. As plants 
mature, more spines develop; yellowish gray 
wjthbmwn tips. Flowers in summer, noclumal; 
inner pf-^tals white, purplish externally, about 2in 
wide. Needs a brigh t position; normal cactus 
compost with a little lime; minimum 
temperature 55i"F Peru {Mtmiiim Vaile^), 



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BUINJNGIA 



CALYMMANTHIUM 




EtLixiMiiA AUREA Buxb. 

SyTi : Ci;7/{Wt7Vw/fK:ctt*tf s fturi'us Rit ter 



A >hortr nina r pi j nUii bi^u 1 2ft tall in th v 

ivilU, brjne'hinj; Irwly fttmi thi.' tMse lo fomi 
durr piii i ntl ividihii ii n? 5-4i n ihick , d ull 

f'Ti't'n, with lO- 16 rihsr -ind j^i>lJtn'yL*l]ow spinfs 

conh.istinj^<il' 10- 13 rn di^iliii 2- 3in k^rilf;, nind ont t« 
lourcc'iitmU inlcnjqth. A 

pst'iuliia'pJwliumi dt^'diips laierjlly which is 
compuKed o^ whitc^ wcnal iind yeSlotv brisites 
from which fitnvers nippear. These iiw mnnumaJ, 
iiccurrinf» in^suninriLT^ pjle yflluwislli-|;re(-’n in 
cnU»r. on j small. RcK[uires hill snn; normal 
ciKl us compost; nuninuim iernperatun.^55''l‘. 
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Svn: ItreiKcylintiriais 

(Buin.) Ritter 



ClubulAral Brsh tho plant taler becomes shuii 
and cylindricfllr often clustering around the base. 
Stems are deep green. atH>ut 6'v^in in dia meter, 
evenlually up tcj 1ft talk and. have 12-18 ribs. 
Are^rlesalx^ whitish, bearing abou! seven 
yellowish-gray radial spines Vi-lin long, And 
usually four straight or slightly cur\fed yellowish 
centrals, the lower ones up lo2 Win En length, the 
others ^^1 in long. Thesemiderminal cephalium 
of whit* wool and yellowish brislly spines is 
db4)ut 3 Win in diameter with creamy-yellow 
lubiilar flowers about lin long, ^n wide, 
protruding in summer; these art nocturnal. 
Meeds stin; an enriched mineral compt^t; 
minin^um temperatureS^'F. Bntzii fAlhws 
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CALYMMANTHIL’M SUBSTERJLE [fitter 

A tree-like, bushy, a>lumnaf piant to about 26ft 
tall in the wild. The stems Art pale green, 

I W-3 Win thick, and have th ref to lou r ribs, 
Arei.iles are whitish, bearing thietto eight radial 
spines Co Win in length, and onetosi>tcentrals, 
Win long, all while, Flowers are noclumah 
occurring in Summer, t>uds initially appear 

as small shoots, then open to a while flower 
3'/i-4^n long and l-2in across, w'ith reddish- 
brown outer petals. Ret:[uir*6 brighi light; normal 
cactus compost; minimum temperature 55'’F„ 
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CARNEGfEA 



CEt^HALOCEREUS 





CARNtuEA GJGANTEA (Engdm.) Br. &r R. 

I 

TheCflobriVted "Saj^unro" of the Ari/jona dewrl. 

An erect, darL^ieeiv tree-liko giant, loabt^ul 
46ft 111 LI, 2fl ^^HUiere .itv 12-24 ribsxvilh 
Lireoles abmlili^^py rt bedii ng 12 or more 
hrnwinibh-gTiiy rj^diiiL spines m length, 

eT:Iu 1 three to sot thicker, bn:lv^'njsh cenlrjJs aim 
long. FkiiversjientK’Eumal,apptMiinginearly 
summer from ihf end of ( htf bnlfiches; I he in ner 
pelats are w Kite, greenish e\t^mflli y, abou 1 4 Vdn 
Long and acri^ss. The plant is slow growing. 

Ket|nires full sun; normal cactus com ptwsi; 

Tninimum temperature St¥'p* USA f Arf&Jiw, , 

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K. Sch. 

Syn; coisimnn-tmliwt (Karw. ) 

Backeb. 



Columnar, unbranched, 2lli-33lt high to Ul iKick 
intTiiddk\ grayish green. Atniut |6 riibsl:var 
srt!t)les *Ainapart^ wilK 14- 1 H whitish radial 
s^nes to 1/iln loitg and fiw kHhgtU centrals to 
sVjin. Flowers appear in summer from near lop 
of stems, through the w hitish wool and 
yellowish spines t>f the pseudtKephalium. They 
arentictumal, wliite ur pale yellow. Needs full 
sun; calcareous caauscomp<>sl; rninirrium 
temperature 55"^’F. Mcjjci> 



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CEREUS 




CEPJ 1 A;.ocEntL;5 SENILIS (Hew. ) Pfeiff . 

Syn ^ Cereus senilf!^ IX], 

Kntiwn as tht»'X>]d Man Cacius." A ajiumnar 
plant friMjuently branchinji; tho has*?, ll 
n,^actn?& lo Wfl tall^nd 1 ft ihif k- ribs are 

k»w and nninded, with dnse-set areoles boarinfi 
20-30 haipliki* white radial spineH 2V^'I Vltin 
Inng, and nne In five central spines ';^“2in in 
length. Acephalium forms in malurity, which 
prcKliiCffi whiiish'V^Mow' flowers abou 1 3'4ii^ 
fonR, 3in acrt>iis- 'meseare ncx:tumal, in 
summer. Requires lull sun; ntirmni cactus 
compost with a 1 ittl' ^ lime; in ini mu m 
tern jHfraUrre 55" F. jVIcjrfcci f Hiiiufjith CmtMjitJiiti}. 





cERj:L55AETHIOrS Haw, 

Syn : CtTt’ifs cocrulescen$ Salm-Dyck i 



An erects rarely branching, cuUimnar plant lo 
6’Aft tall, I -I ^4in in diameter^ dLirk bluish later 
hecaming dark green , with eight ribs bea ri rt^ 
small w^arls. Areolesare about ^n apart and are 
almost black, with nine to hveK\f usually black 
radial spines lo^n long and bvoto four black, 
centrals up to yain in length. The flow^ers, up to 
81n long, virith while or pale pink inner petals and 
greenish'brow'n t>u ter petals, aiw nocturnal, 
appearing in summer. Requires norma I cactus 
compost; bright light; minimum lemtH.'rature 
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CEKtUS 




CFJi&us ARGENTINENSIS Br. & R. 

A much-branching columnarpLm! !u39ft 3iigh. 
The branches are4-bjn ihicfc and a pale bluish 
green. Thercare four tu five ribs to2in high 
wliich are hrcwdly furrowed, and five u> cigfti 
brownish rad iai s ptnes up In 2in in Jcngl h, with 
one or two centra Is to 4in long, Ilie funnel- 
shaped flowers are abtrul^Sl'^n long, with white 
inner petals and green outer petals tinged red^ 
These are nociu mni I appea ring i n su t ji meri 
kSfeeds a sunny position; nimnat cactus compost; 
minimum temperature Stli'T, fCfaNmd. 





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A tall, columnar plant to^fl Hin high with few 
branches 2— tin thick, bluish k> dark green in 
color, iTieri^ are five losix ribs with areofes set 
abt>ui -V4iii apa rt bea ri ng seven to nine blackish 
radial spines to ^ n long a nd three to four 
similarly colored centrals slightly longer 
Flowering in summer, the flow'ersari^ wdiite, 
reddish eKiemaily, to Sin long, and are 
ncK'turnal. full sun; normal cactus 

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CERELTS 




tmiiL-5FORBESnORt> 



AfoluitinjrspLtiCi., trtiqut’rLElv briinchinj; >vith 
er«l bmni'hcs, rt'ijchinij up lo 13H hij^h In its 
lubitLit< thtu^ul] biuish’^wn bratn,-]u!s j.re 3- 
4 V 4 Lirt iliick. Kibsusually luunbfrsi^fTindaire 
uflun IK Jk lied wiih lar^van.'olL’'' nkiut i in 
apart, bvaiinj^ i'ivt? radial spine!? Vi- ’Ain 

lun);. ahtl oiV> Iwii cuntm Iti u p tn 2iii i n leni^th . 

I lit'searvallyvllnwish briNwn. aivl-shajx'd, itiUi 
blackish tiases. N^vlumal Hi)vvxTirj;instiniint’r. 
the tlowers areatKaut Z''iLtn triimpel- 
slwped, and whlEe. KeijiiirvH brij^hi li^hp ntirmni] 
cai'lus compist ■ mi trinumi lemj’X'ral nre 3ii^ T 





cereusINSULARIS Hems!. 

Synt njsjiiflns (HemsE.) Br. & l^ , 



A much-branching, usually trailinj^ plant. Uie 
stems are ahtjut I in thick, t1eepgrt?en, Kibsarc 
straight. s(M to eight in number with hiirly ctocie- 
!iel gray areules bearing 12- 15 slender, bnt^wnish- 
yellow Ct5 grayish'brown spini^s eu '^^in in length. 
Rowers are yeU<wv, abnut 4^'t-6in king, .md an? 
ntKtumah appearing in summer, Needs slight 
shade; nernial cactiisci:>iTipr>stj kept slightly 
moist thn^ughout the year;; minimum 
lemperalun?5^"F. iir(T::j'ir fSr 

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CiREUsPERUVIANUS(U) Mill. 

A tali, eolumnar. branching species, ^It 8in-15l t 
tal], 4-IUin thick, bhiish tudulL gn?en. It has live 
to eight ribb, nicutely turn) wed, and thearevk's 
are browm. atHHil Viin apart, bearing four to 
fieven brown radial spines ’/iiii long with one 
redd is] vbnvwn central ‘Viin long. Ni.H’tuma] 
Howerbi apt'vdrin summer; these a re while with 
greenish'brtmm tutler jvtals. abi^ul fjin long. 
Rt\]uinjs bright light; nomwl cactus [.mmpjst; 
m liiinlu m teniprat ure . A Fgi'i j f hw . iimzit 

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CIPOCERElUS 





ai^JCRREus AURISETTUS (Wt-rdO 

A shorty bEuish-^rtcn ci:>lLLmnflr pliinl lt>«ilx>ul 
tall, thestem^atH^ut in dli.iinti'ttfr. Tills iba 
fnwly branthini;spi'dtfs liavingfllxTiit 15 ribs 
with y»railsh-\vhileart*olesbi'£irin^ numemus 
fine spines up lo I in Inn^. Rinversiire 
bt>me laterally from oflenelongalt'ii 
pwiidoa'phftliuimctmTipriiiiLS^ of whitish wwl 
and brisdy yellow spines up Eo2in in len^lh. I'he 
flowers are w^hitish, about iiu !onp, nocturnal, 
and appear in sununur Requires sun; normal 
cacUtscOJinpost; minimum tempera Uift' 

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CHAMAf.UTuiviA'Calvini" 

A cultivar of C/'wnpjin.vn'J'j's f fjrfjn'irJ i siVws/nl a n J a 
color form of L. jajouim reputed lo have been 
developed in I lolland, Flow'erin^ early to mid' 
summer* his diLLmal. Needs llji’hl: normal 
cactus coniptist; minimum ten^peraiure 50‘-’F. 



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a lAMAli lOBtviA 7 oan nc" 

A brillian tly coIon.^d culliv^ar of 
fCfwirjaiTcrcMSjiSJirEiesfrfMnd iiifjrr'M-i jaj&kmi. 'I’he 
"peanulMikeslemsof the first parent are mor^^ 
Btunled, bui ihe vivid flower dearly depicts the 
other pa rtinl*i,fiT;ouTtw. Roweringin mid- 
summer, il is diurnal. Needs sciod light; normal 
cactus compost; mlnimuin temperature 



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cHj\maelori VIA Tire Chief 

A colorful hybrid of Uiifivia X EdiwcfKfi 
X Chattiatxiri'UiiL^kkOsihv^irHdevekiped by 
[ larry johnsim of the USA. One of the most 
sbirtling cul ti vars yet pmduced . 











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CHAMAtLomvij\^eUow Flame' 

A hybrid between fl 4 Jfvnxi!i) sx/nrsfrif 

andijOf’xt^Hi/iixfNi/Jxxfx'XPSPs which wasdevtioped. 
abou t i 945, 'l"he -Stems are simila r lo ( hcnJt* of a 
ri^pical "peimut cactu.s.'^ the fltyw^ers reminiisCent 
of thel. Thev appear by day, in 

sumnu'r- Requires bright fight; normal cactus 
compost; minimum tempera here 45 F. 



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CErOCEREUS 



CLEJSTOCACTUS 




opochreusMENIENSIS f Wt'rdn ) RUter 

Also spytl Green coEumna r pJa nls 

or more hi^h, 2in in diLiimeler^ with 12 or more 
ribii. The aretilesare reniiifCl and while felted with 
grayish'V%'htie{>r yellowish spines, abi>ul 2t) in all 
lo Viin lohK, oneeften longer lo Jin. Floweniare 
produced laterally; greenish white in color and 
about 2in longr I in acrms, they appear in mid- 
summer and are noclurnaL Carries blue fruit, 
Re<|uires bright light; normal cactus avniposl; 
minimum temperature 55'’F. ftrrtrii fMtiws 
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ciPcxrtiRHLSPLEUROCARPLJS Ritler 

A fairly shorty colu mnar plant abH>ut linin 
dituneler, dull greenish^ with JO- 1 6 ribs ^itr-VKin 
high, A rei>1es are brownish white bearing eight 
lo eleven brown radial spines up to i^in lengthy 
and four or more prominent centrals up to lin 
long. Night flowering in mid-Humnier, the 
creamy white flowers are prtKJuced lalerallyy 
about 2in tong, and are slightly scented. Needs 
good light; normal cactus cxanposl; minimum 
temperature 55^’F, Brazil fScrrd Moms 
Gtwisl. 





CLEi^TDCAcrus AZEREN SIS Gird , 

A slender columnar plant branching from the 
base. The stems Are grayish green, about I ',^n 
thick with aboul 23slraighl ribs. Areislesare 
brownish with 16^24 whitish or pule yellowish 
spines about I4tin in length. The fli>wens. diurnal 
in mid* to LatesunimLT, are violet red. someivhat 
tubular in shape, and are atv>ut 2in long to lAin in 
diamoter. Needs giKjd light; normal cactus 
aijnptisl; minimum lemperatureStFT. iStJIriw 



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CLEISTQCACTUS 




ClJasn’ocACTUiiiBAUMANNII (Lem.) Lem. 
Syn: Cm’Hs Lem. 

An erect coLumnnr pliinl with Stiff Htemjitti 3fl 
hif»h, 1-1 V!iin thick. About 14 ribs have nevnlariy 
pLicedareoleseach with 15-2[>yellm^ish-brown 
radial spimi^ lo^^in lonj^ and one lonj^er central 
to linj yellowish or da Hk brown. A dity-lloweririf; 
species i n summerj the llowers a re brilliant neti or 
orjngt^'ivd, 2l6-3in long, curv^ed^ with reddish 
stamensjiEst protruding. KcH^uiressunsliine; 
normal cactus compost; mini muin lernperaturv 
Parfr.^'iir^v. 



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ajasuKACTUB BROOKE! C;ird, 

Syn: Citistocaiius iwmikfuihnmi Btickeb. 

A semi-erect or somewhat sprawLing colunmar 
plant ^vith greenish Stems toaLxrut 1 kmg. 

1 i»^-2in thick,withaknH 25 ribs. Areoiesare 
grayish brtnvn hearing 30— HI aniyish-whiteijr 
slightly yellowish spines f^n-vkin in length. Day 
flowering in Uu- sunimer, the lltnvers areaknti 
2ln long and mostly carmine red. Neecis gwxl 
light; normal cactiis compost; minim um 
leniperature 55^’F. flukivcf fScrpjicrCrrizl. 





cLttBKxiAcrus HORSTII IL j. Braiib 

A rare, Rvently ininxiucect columnar plant often 
found nearsw^ampy tenriurry. Stems a re slender, 
3ft t>r more in length, darkgreen with, akiui Ki- 
ll ribs. and regularly arranged brown arertltfs 
vejth grayish spines. Flowers are bright red, 
about 2’^^n long, 1‘he plant Ls day flowering, in 
summer. Water freely in summer, kec‘p barely 
molsl in winter. Meeds normal caclufi ftjmpt>st;4 
fairly suivnv position; min im um tern pera tu re 
59^'E^. Krrtif/'fMtfKe CmiSiSPdn Stdl 




LLtisiCiCAcrtJsJUf UYENSIS (Backeb.) 
Backeb. 

Syn; stmtisii var. jujuyint$i$ FnC 



A grayi.sh'gifeen columnar plant, freely 
branching I mm the base, with 15-25 ribs. The 
Stems reach 3ft or more in length. Thearetjles, 
fairly closely ftet, bear many hair* like radial 
spines, almost bristly, up to^^in long, and ibur 
yeilowish'brown central spines. I lowers nUe psile 
red and straight, to 1 V+in long, and arediumal, 
appearing in sumtner Requires full sun; normal 
cactus comptJst; minimum temperature 5<rF. 
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CLHitfitXACiusRI ITERJ Bcicktzb, 

Syn: ritUri (Bcickfb.) 

Bflcktfb, 

A more or less erect columnar pla nt a btuit 3ft 
tall. The stems are lin in diameter and brighl 

g reen, with 12-14 or more ribs. Aretdesare dull 
rrjwn, bearing abou 1 3U fine whitish radial 
spines, and abi>uL five kmger Centrals. Mature 
plants have a more densely wiiitish^pirietl 
flowering zone. The flowers are greenish yellow, 
about 1 i/iin long and slightly downward 
pointing, and are diurnciil, in summef Requires 
good light; nomial cactuscomposl; minimum 
tempera t Ltn* 55^^F . fldf ibiu f V ruryask 



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CLEtSTOCACTUS 



COl EOCEPHALOCEREUS 




CLtJSioc AdU5 S M ARAG FLO RU S 

(Weber) Speg. 

AnercfE, stifi, ctTiumnar species qihoul 
till!, liitcr bL'comini; rtithcr decumbent- line interns 
are 1 ^/2-2^/im thick wilh ckiwty arranj^etl 
Vfl]f>wish-br(iivn areoles set 12-16 ribs. 
Tlien-are numerous pale to dnifk^bmwn spines, 
the upjxr ones to lin in length, llowers an? 
tubular, rt^l with fjreen tips^ up lii2in long 1he 
plant is diurnal llowering in summer and should 
be kepi mcHst when in bloom, Ketiuires lull sun; 
mrna. 1 1 cactus compmsl; minim lim lem pera lure 
55'■|^ Ar^cpiJ'nui, UrwxJjflV. Pnra.'^ifffV. 



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coLkOCi-PHAi octatos DIERSIANUS Br^iur 
& felcves 

Di.scovered in 1983 growing on high granite 
mountain slopes. A fairly erect, deep-green 
plant with about 15 straight rilw. Thearetdesare 
cltMely set, with bmwn Lsh-yellow spines 
bccointnggra>*fsh; (he cephalium is somewhat 
bladdsh- Night flowering in summer, (he 
flowers are creamy while lo greenish white. 
Neetis vety careful wa tering at all times; a sunny 
and airy position; normal cacluseompTiisl; 
minimum lem^ifrattire 55'‘F, Bnlir/ 

Cemi.s), 




cLHisTtiCAcrusSTOAUSlI (Hetfse) Backeb, 
Syn: Pifoctmts slmusti 



TOLBOCEPHALLXERt-li'sBRAlJNll Die ITS & 

Esteves 



A bnmehing, columnar plant with stems 3lt or 
morr' high, 1 Ihkk, lotalty covered with 

silvery' w^hite spines. The ligbl green slems have 
aboul 23 ribs; tneareoles, setatwut lidn apart, 
Iwve 30 or more snow-white bristly spines to ^'li n 
long, and fourlirngef pale yellowish spines to 
1 t6in in length Flowers a re carmine red, 
straight, and 3'A-3’/i'in long; theST' arediuma], 
np^w^aringan Jiumnier. Ktc^uires full sun; normal 
cachif. compost: minimum temperature 3(b'F- 



A recent discovery' by L, Horst, l-Lsteves Pereira, 
and Pierre braun(piclured). UptoaboulSfl la II. 
The Stems have 12 or more notched ribs and Ihf 
areolesare pate brownish with yellow'lsli 
spina tit>n, I he cephalium, apparent when planLs 
reach about bin la II, consists of yellowish spinets 
and wool. Night flowering in summer, the 
greenish while flowers are followed by purple 
fru iLs . Needs sun a nd wa rm I h; norma I cact U-s 
rompost; mini mum temperature 55"K. 
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coLHoci^T'i I ALcx:tKtLS ELO N G ATUS 
(Bum.) Braun 

Syn: Bitmingin dongala Buii’i. 

A tjtl^ colujnndT species Vr^ilh sttims to about 
high with 15 ^ 2 [) straight ribs, deeply turmwed 
beiwwiv having whitish winilly ar^oks bearing 
pn.iiTiinerit yellowi&h-brown spines. The flowers 
are green^ borne in a white wtH’iIlyand yellowish 
bristly cephahum, and appear at night in 
Summer. Keeds bright light which isessenliat; 
normal cactus com post; minimu m lemperatu re 
5 S^T, BrtfZji’TMiiHiKGi'j'rtj'sh 






COlTf>TEPHALOClilil£LISESTEVESlI Die ITS 



I cuLtocEiPHALOCFJ^EUsFLUMlNENSIS var. 

BRAAMHAARII Braun 



An erect r columnar plant of bright green 
dominated by a mass of ycito^^ish, widely 
spreading spines. The ribs have fairiy 
ck«i4?-set areoles. The w^hitish flovvyrSn borne in a 
lateral cephatiuni^ are long and tubu Earth shape 
andarenoctumaL, appearing in summer. This i-s 
oneof a number of fasdnaling species 
discovered by E. Esteves Pereiran for whom itLs 
na med . Requires hi U su n; mineral-based cactus 
conipciSt; minimum temperature 55'T. Hnjzii 
(Gointiini. 








The type species^ Cefftjciyj/ifdrvivciis/Jjr^fjhErHSJS 
(Miquel) Mckeb., was one of theeariiesi 
intrerductionsof cacii fmm BraKil. This is a 
columnar plant lo about 3ft tall, 4in thicks with 
atniut 15 ribs. Areoies bear ora nge-bniwn spines^ 
both radial and central, up to lin in lengtK- 
Flowersare whitish with pinkish outer petals, 
.^pearing from a whitish wocsily cephaaium. 
Taiey are nnclumal, flowering in summer tSfeeds 
full sun; slightly calcareous cactus com pL>st; 
minimum temperature 55'‘F. Brazii (EHfiirtk' 
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CO L E OCE PH A LOCE R E LTS 



COFIAPOA 





coriAPOABARQUITENSlS Kttter 

Clost'Ey ^lUect to ?ind possibly synonymous with 
C. It has a ralhtr Itaiicned, rounded 

stem which offsets front the lusse and is dark 
brownish j^reen, 2 n u’ide. The ribs a re 
divided into tubercles spirally arrsngtKi Areoles 
aredothi?d in. white wcxjland bear a few very^ 
short spines, flowers a re bfume in the densely 
wtxitly crown and are yellow, about ^4ln long; 
these arc dlumaL appearing in Suinmefr Bright 
Sun isadvifiable; nornnal cactus compost; 
minimum temperature 5ff'F- Chile. 




coLtoctiT iA locereus GO EHE U AN US 
(Vdtjp.) Ritter 

Tall ailumnar pbnLs toabc^ut bVift high, 2 in 
diameter with 10-211 ribs and close-.seiareoles 
beanng 10-12 browm, netdle-Eike spines to “/an 
king. The lateral cephalium is about Sin wide, 
den^it'ly wt>f>]Jv> dark, and bnsllv. Rower^are 
bell-shaped> aboiu 1 2in long, wil b very pa le 
pinkish- white short petals, widely spreading, 
and nixduma! flowering in summer. Requires 
sun and warmth r normal cactus com pcHih 
minimuiTL temperature 59"F. Brazit. 



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coLEocErKALOC tutus PURFUREUS (Buir. ^ 
&Bred.) Ritter 

Syn: BHirfiri^frt^hrpirraiT Buin, & Bred. 

A short or long columnar plant to about 3fl tall, 

4in thick. The deep green Stems have 13 ribs with 
about 12 radial spines up to lin long and about 
four centrals to3in^ Spines are browmish, later 
gravhsh. The wtxjlly cephaliumis grayish with 
yellow or reddish-gray bristles. Rowers are 
purplish red, lin long, appearing at night in 
summer. Requires slightly calcareous cactus 
com post; bright sunshi ne; min ImuirL 
temperature Also featured is the tall 
Hrjjsfirrivms^ifini'jicri/ril/us var. fjm.fiflarws. 






copiapoaBRUNNESCENS Backeb. 

An illegitimale specific title - ( he plant has 
certain features peculiar to itself, but might belter 
be classified as Lopirtj.iim JtrrrrpjcMijrrt var., 
JviuriJCsa'Jis. Thoj^obular grayish-green stem is 
31/4— l%in wide, of f setting frtim the base to form 
large dumps. About 14 ribs have prominent 
grav'ish- white areoles bearing many grayish- 
w'hite, spreading radial spines and a few centrals 
’/f-A'iin in length, ITie flowers are yellow^, 
diurnal, appearing in Summer, and are up to 
about lin long, Rft]uiressun; an open, Slightly 
calcareou-S compost; minimum temperature 
50’^F. C/dlc, 



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COPIAPOA 




The pl.inls jn? ^lobiiLir wlien 
ey]iiiJncj(> t»4in in diii meter, evehliiLiily 
re^chingy wr 3ft ami are whitish gray'- There 

are i4-3t) ribs with two black spines to T^iin 

ormtm? in length, PUnvers art' bright yolloiv, 
diurnal in 1 ale summer, and abtuit I “■^n long and 
wide. Needs blight light, which is essential; 
caica rvxius cactus oam piwl r minim urn 
temperature 50^'P, 



An almost cy'lindrical plant to abcml^^in in 
diameter and 1ft high; possibly a natural liybrid 
of C. crh<Ttw. It i-s lolalEy gTiivnsh in Coitjr ivilh *(ior 
more pronounced ribs, and areoles set well apart 
with few spreading radial spines, rarely one 
central, which are dark briwn. The crow not the 
lanl 1*5 covered with creamy yelkwv w^hiI and 
ne hairs. Plow'crs are golden yetlow', diiima] in 
summer, 1-1 *>hin long. Reiiuiresa slightly 
shaded position; norma! cactus eornjposl; 
minimum tempera tu re 50"P, Qiik'f Tatiafi. 



A globular spedes 1 Vi-2Vjjn in diameter Tvith a 
fairly rough, dull broivnish-greenskin, and 
10-l'4 slightly spiralled ribs rx^guLirly dividetl 
intt> tubercle^- I he crown of the plant is set tviih 
white wcM.'h]. Aneolcsal the tips ohulseivtes bt'ar 
one to sixbniwnish spines 1/urin long, which 
stwin fall. Flowering in late summer, tht‘ ftosvepi 
arise from the crown. They are diurnal, golden 
yellow in color, and about ^lin lottg. 1 V;in 
across. Very careful ivalering isdemandi'd. 
Requires htiened light; normal caduscotTiposl; 
minimum tempera! uaT Stf’F. 



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COPIAPOA 



CORKYOCACTUS 




coRAPOAKEiAtNZlANA RitU'r 

Agrayish-pwjn ^Ssbular plant tt3 alx>LLl4V4in in 
cllunu'tur, biming tluhltfs U>3ft or aows. 
HH'iTiHvn is|;Tj.y and wtKilly^ anJ there a tl’ 

1 3-2-1 rihs. vvi th grayish, aret^les bearing; 1 [>-t 2 
white lograHrit-h railial spines, Vtf— V«n in length, 
and 14r-^cenlTrii|!fi-Yi-]inlong,. Day lloweringin 
siKnnieif> the flowerb drt' ydlow', alimut 1. '/lin 
Inng. Reuiuires bright Ugh 1; rtnrmal eadus 
compost; mininuiin iemperatun.*5(]^'F, dtite 





coptAPOA MOLLECULA Ritter 

A gray-green ginbu la r plant abtuj I 3in i n 
(liameler ha ving 1 1)-1 4 s^ifne what blu nl ribs liel 
with while woolly arwles- 1'hese have five to 
nine grayish-brown radia l spines l4-4fiin long, 
and iine'to three bladdsh-bm-wn centrals, 
ifi length- Su in me r flti w^eri ng, the flowers a re 
diurnal and rich yelloiv, abi>ul lin long. Needs 
good lighl; norma! cactus compost; minimum 
iemperaitiroStyT, Nyri/tiTir 



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coRftYLxTAcrus AUREUS [Meyen) 

P.C Hutch 

Syn: Erdtiis^ meym Br. fit R. 

More Or less eydindrical plants with stems J t^flor 
more tall. These aw pale brownish green, l-2jn 
thick 'ivilh five loeigni ribs; the ai\\>lesaineseE 
fairly close together. The spines a nf brownish. 
Consisting of nine to eleven rad ia lei to about -V<iin 
long, often with one, rarely two, longer centrals 
to2X^n. A day-flowering plant in summer, the 
flowers a re yellow to orange, abou t 1 '4in long. 
Requires bright light; norma] cactus compt’ist; 
mirdmura temperature 55^'F, Peru 



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COPtAEt>ALAUI Diers 

A true miniature species only ’A- Jin in diaflK'ter. 
It Ls somewhat similar to species of HJoss/c/r/iii or 
Fni Ilie n>und stem is oni j wn i .sh i n color with 
about 2lliir mi)w w^ell-defined ribs si^imeivhai 
spirally a rta nged and t u bercu Late. The a rt't^les 
havesvhite wixil and fine hairs and bear a few* 
IrLSignilicanl spines. Flowers ap|>ear diurnally in 
mid-summer, and an? nch glossy vetlow lo 1 in 
aenws. Prohniblv best grafted on sUxrk. 
I^>quircs partial shade: norma! cactus compost; 
rmnimiim temperature 5(TT. GriJc f FsFFitTfridaJ. 



COPIAPOA SERPENTISULCAT A Ritter 

A clustering, dumping species with grayish- 
green indiv'idual stems up to6in in diameter and 
yellotvish'hrowncnrwns. Ribs vary from abi.>ul 
2tl to often o\.'er30in the vii'ild . Thea retiles are 
brown {white in cultivation) w-'ith yellowish- 
brown t>r grayish spines y-t-3 in in length 
consisting of fii?< to ten ra dials, one lo four 
centrals. Flowers are pale yellowv to lin long, 
and are dill mat, appep^ring in late summer. 

Ret] ulres gt>od light; normal Crictuscomp.isi: 
minimum temperature SLT'F. Orrfe fOtrtFWmf). 




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CORRYOCACIUS 





COHRVQCACTU5 BRACHYFETALUS 
(Vaiip.)Br.^iR. 



Culumndr, duJl^r^n pidintb Id about ISH high> 
usual ly bra tH’hi ng from the base. The ribs art 
fairly pTrominenl, generalliy wvcn toeighl in 
number with a nettles to widtv set at intervals 

of iipproKimalely -Viin, The spine&aw brownish 
blacKr about 20 Id each areule^ and from abrnit 
Vj-4s n Of more long. Flowers appea f in ea rly 
summer, these are diurnal and broadly funm?h 
shaped, */iin acTtws, and deep orange. In 
the hHJthills of southern Peru ai altitudes of 
around l„*wj3^ft, clumps of these long, slender 
stems provide an imposing sight, growing as 
they do almost in isdation. Meeds sunjari 
enriched mineral com post; minim um 
temperature 55“F. SoMffn’Rt Pi*tu, 



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Cf JRRVOC AOVS B R fc V (STYLUS { K. Sch. ) 

Bt. & R. 

A da rk-greencriluniJTar species, branching freely 
from thoKise. Individual slemsare fn>m 1 0- 13ft 
high in ils habitat, ( o bin t h tek, and it has stK to 
seven ribs with densely wtH>lly arer'jles set abrjut 
lin apart. Their spines a re dark bnawn, about IS 
in number, varving from lin long; others are 
verv' much longer. Day flowering in summer, the 
flowers i^rt' golden vx>llow, up to 4in bn ad, and 
fragrant. Needs fuli sun: normal cactus com pn^ti 
minimum temperature 55'^T. Peru, 



Plants w ilh long, branching, deep-green stems 
3-6kiftin tengthand */i-lin thick, witl’i five to 
eight ribs and brownish awolos. The spinesare 
yellowish, consisting of nine thirteen nidiaLs 
aU^iit '^ain kmgand oflen one cenlral to fin in 
length. Summer flowering and dlun^ak the 
flowersare bright red, abtni! I '/liin tong and 
aemss, and appear from the tips of the branch'^s- 
Re^]uin*sa sunny position; m>rma I cactus 
comptist; min im urn tern pera tu re 55”F . PtTU 
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cqrrycxiaci’L’sSQUARROSUS (Vatip. j 
P, C Hutch. 

Synt Erdiak mjuarroM | Vaup,) Br. & R. 



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cm vPHANrritA ANDRE AE (Purp.& Bcit'd,) 

86cd, 

Syn: Mmavulkm muireite 

A nnoreurltfSSiiloliulflr phint to 3’.d,n in 
diamftur, il diirk, glossy girwn with wool in 
lhecrt>wniind jxils. Tubercles an? -Viin high^ lin 
thi^;k^ ITie radial spines are yollo wisli gray abou [ 
HI in numberr to '/liii long; then? an? fiw tosevtn 
cur\'ed centrals i] p ti> li n long . Flowere a re 
diurnal in summer and are bright yelli>w, 
opening 2-2 Viin wide. Rci^u Ires sun? normal 
cactus com fHWt; mi nimum icm pera turc 50*1% 
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COR\THANT>iACAUPENSIS Bra VO 

An almost globular plant, but slightly elongsled, 
up to 3'/jn nighj 2-3l/jin wide. Et is grayish- 
green with prominenl (uberdes lin king and 
wide. The spines are brownish, becoming gray, 
and consLsl cil UM6 radiaLs long and one 

tvnlral, slightly aim'd and ^nn in length. 
Summer flowering, I he floiversarediumaL 2- 
2^/1iin aCRiSiS and creamy with deep red 
filaments. Re<]U]ressiin,' normal cactuscompost 
with a few lime chi ppings added; minimum 
temperature 55‘''F. McxjoJfrijdjl'flJ, 




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coBVPiiA.vrHA BORWIGM Purp, 

Syn: rff^L’T7Fs{(3iJohE) Berger 

Bluish-green, globular, with ftiur-angled, conical 
tubercles, 1 he stems a re 21^“4in high, 2-3in 
thick with tubercles los^in high. The axils lire 
initially wtKilly, later bare, rhen? are nine to ten 
radial spines nind one to three centrals, all 
brownish and to V^in kmg. Day flowering in 
summer the flowers a re abiiui 2'/yn long, with 
petals inlhree rows, the inner y-ellow w'ith a dark 
median line, (he middle yullow with frilled (ips, 
and theouterpale reddisli purple. Requires 
bright hgli l; nomna I cactu s compost; min im u m 
tem|H'ratuw SO^'K. Afk'jfj'aifGudriidfrtJ, 



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A somewhat oval-shaped plant of dark, almost 
blackish green, high and atxiutSVdn 

whdew'itK almost rounded tubercles and bare 
axils. Theareoltf&are initially woolly^ later bare, 
with 12-15 thin, whitish mdiai spines to ^in long 
and three to five longer grayish centrals. Day 
floweting iftsunimer, theffowers are yellow, 
with outer semients brownish purple, and 
1 '/sin wide when fuUy open, Rajuires full sun; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temperature 
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coKVi’i iANi I CH LORA NTH A ( En . ) 

Br.&K. 



A globular to trylindrical^hsipifli, darkgreuu 
phmt^ sbi^ulbin 3!4in in diiinu^Ctf; I he 
hjbcn.1«san.>t''li:T&cly,s€t and covered with 
densely matlvd spin«; the axils a re bare. There 
are 2D or more radial spines, whitish wilh pale 
brown tips 'A-V^in long, and three to five 
osntrals ol simila r color, to lin in le'ngth, 
noworing in summer and diurnal, Ine narrov^' 
yellow' pela Is have a greenish mid-rib, and are 
lin long, liAin across. Ri^]uiressunmormai 
cactus corni prisl; mini mu m lem pera lUK 5<XT, 






coEYnt^^-vnaACLAVATA var. 
RADTCANTISSIMA (Quehl.) Hcinr. 

Syn: Mattmilhria ntdicajitissmit Queht. 

The stems are more or less^obular ciweretl W'ith 
tiibendesatKJul ^Ain long, and white woolly 
axils. Areoles carry atniut nine to eleven radial 
spines^ more or less gravish in color, to 'Ain long, 
with usually one centra I of similar length and 
color, tipped blackish. I'he plan! flowfers 
diumally in summer; the flowers a re yellow, 
Y-r-lin long, ■?6^lin across. Cultivation is the 
same as for the species. jV^erim LrfLs 





coRYi'tiAT^iACLAVATA (Scheidvv.) 
Backeb. 

Syn: Coiyptumthn ntphidacaittfui (Lem,) 
Berger; ManmUlitria cifftnfrt Scheidw. 

Aconicat, bluish-green plant hin-Ift high and 
l^A-3in thick with tubercles up to Ydn long and 
white wwlly axtls. I he six to nine radial spines 
are whitish rtippeii brown, 'A-^m long and one 
vellowish-brown, slightly hooked ccniral ^oy^in 
long. Day flowering in summer, the flowers are 
glossy yellow with brownish outer segments, 
Yi- 1 in long, Requires very slight .shade; normal 
cactus compost; minimal m temp<.‘ratureiiCbT. 
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Br. & it 

A dark-green globular plant l-2Viln high and 
2-3Viiin thick- ITie tuberciesand areoles are 
close-set together, each tubercle a biiot t linlong. 
Areoles bear HkI 5 spreading, whitish radial 
spines 'A-Yun long, gentTally without cent mis, 
Summer flowering, I he flowers an.' d iu rna hand 
about Yd n long and ivide; I he inner ^H'lak are 
yellow, outer ones reddish externally lii ijuires 
fu It sun; normal cacUis compost; mini rn u in 
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coRYriiAN'rhUvDURANGENSlS(Rge.) 

Br.&K. 



Thf i!i L-vlitiJrifiiJr gr» 3 yish ant} 4 - fKiii 

hi>^h, U^2’-^in thick. fftvIvcIusU'rinf;. 
TL.bcrck*iiart' li>ur-(inp!i^l il! (he base, 
poink'i^ Hit with white vvoi^Ky JJtils- The 

ril'd ij I spines arc whitisli ^ray tti '/iin king: one 
slcn^ler^ black cenlml slightly lunger Day 
lltnvt'ringin sumrrer, live flowers are Creamy 
white (u pale yellow’, up to !'tin k>ng. with 
redd ish-oniw n on ler segrnents. Needs ChI ref u I 
WiUenngand giKiJ lighl; normal cactus composi 
w ith lime chippings; fiiinlnium temperflliire 
^ 1 "F, ,VJcjrttiTtD[iiJ'aJJ-,v^iJ. 






LORVPHAMTH A ELEPHANT* DEN S ( U^m . ) 
Lem, 

Syp- jW/i/NPHiif/ff™ Lem. 

A glohularH dark glossy 'gn,'en pLintrSolilary or 
of hilling- Stems reach up to Sl'Oin high. Sin in 
dtivmeterr nind the large rounded tubercles are up 
to 1 ‘.':yn long, 2's^in wide at the base with while 
wtKilly axils. Areciles bear six to eight curv'ed, 
bnvwnisb radial spines to^iin in length, no 
Centrals. I^nk u> carmine tkiwers appear in 
summer, and are diurnal, 3'/i— linacroiis. Needs 
lull sun; normal cactus ct>mpnst; minimum 
temperature 55”F, Mi'-vrcu (jVIj'cfturtotrfl. 





caftVPH A\n I E A ERECT A ( Lem , ) Lem* 

Tlie slems a re evil ndrical , cliisteri rvg I mm the 
base, each readying Up to Ifl high, 2 1^-3 '/hn in 
diameter I'hese are ydio wish green with conical 
tubercles long. n wide a i the ba se, and the 

axils and crown ol the btemsare woi.»lily* 1 he 
spines Hi re yelk i wish browm and ct snslst ol eight 
to tourteen nvdials abivut ^.^n long and two k> 
tour centrals, up to%in in length* Flowering in 
summer, the flowers a re diurrtal, pale yellow, 
and up lo2^.^in long and wide. Kec|uiifos sun; 
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fJerger 



Hants are soli tHiryf, oval in shape, and a dark 
grayish green, 4in high and 2 '/;an thick, with a 
vc-ry spiny crown, lliey have fairly pn.>nunenl 
tubercles and aneoles bearing 17-20 black-lipped 
gravish radial spines, the upf.X‘r ones dusterUig 
and brush-like, the lower ones shorter and 
spreading. lo4<iin hsng- ITiere are four centra I 
spinels similarly colored and up to tin in length. 
Day fltwveriitg] in summer, the flowers are 
chrome yelloiv, J ’/^;-l^iin in duimeier. Needs 
bright light; nomval cactus compost, minimum 
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CQRYttiA,vrHAMACHOMERJS var. 
RUNYONd (Br. & R,) L. Bensiin 
Syn: LqndocotyjiiianUia rutiyimii (Br.& K,] 
Eiackvb, 



The grnyisb-gn.fn sk^ciis-in.’^spn.jlt M\<ii 
cylindrical, in dt'nije dumpJi ItJ-ilnsul 1 1/jlt wide. 
TTiey have rounded tubt^rdes V4in lunji;. 
Radial spiiici^are yelloui&h to reddish oranji^e; 

I here aresist to ft=:ven up to 1 in lt>ri|^,ind one to 
three cenrrfll spines thesannocolor and si/.c. 
Rowers appear i n niid-tjummeF, aa^ diurnal, 
pinkish purpkv and up to 2in wide, Ki%|Uires lull 
*unj slightly calcareouscactus compost; 
minimum tern purdtua^5(rF. L/lj/lK DMltTri 



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coRVPHANTrilALONGICORNIS Boed. 



More or less ^lobulnr in shape a nd u p to 8in long^ 
Tin in diameter^ this plant is grayish green wllh 
cone-shaped lubercles ?^Yiin long and bare 
cikIIs. Arooles carr\' about 12 dull whitish radial 
spines lo ’/ 2 in long and three centrals^ which a re 
bn>wriH from ’/i-lin in length. Flowferingin 
summer, the diumal flowers ore pale to deep 
yellow, ctbcju 1 1 bin acrossr Requires good light; 
norma I cactus compttsl w ith a le^s' lime 
chippings added; minimum temperature 5tfT. 
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coRVPttAvruA M ACROMERIS fEnselm, ) 
Lem. 

A clustering globular species. Each stem is up to 
Min tall, 3-3V4in (hick, and is grayish green, with 
cylindrical tubeales up to lin long. Aretiles bear 
10~17 reddish radial spines which become ivhite, 
tipped brown, and are l/iin long; there a re 

one to four blackish ■ba>wn centrals -V4- lin in 
length. Flowering in suinmer^ the lh>wersarc 
diurnal, and about 3 Riin across, wTth toothed, 
deep pink petals. Needsgt>ud light; normal 
cactus com post; minimum temperature dO'T. 
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tOBV m AVTHA M AIZ-T A B LAS ENSI S 
Backeb, 

A globula r species which d u sten. 1 rcy I y. luic ti 
bluLsh-green stem is up to 2 ’Am wide ivith 
tulH^rcksabti'Ut '/^in long. The six li»si?ven 
grayish-ivliitespinesaivall radials, abouL Viin 
long. The plant flowers in sumnu'r^ and is 
diurnal; the flowers are piile yellow- 3<t'<,fUift.’h 
brigli I ligh 1; normal cactus com pt-fel; min i mu m 
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couvihantimODORATA Ikied* 

Syn: liackeb^; NtXTiv^seifit 

mortttiJ Btifd. 



A ch^iilcrins Spwiicsj Ihf stcmsOH? Jarit|;reen, 
Libcjiil linin di.imL"ier, lipptd with Jorkspines, 
]'he lubertk'S are c\' I iiid riai t, abn-u t ki nj^ , Ihe 

Hiicikare^lif^hlly hai^\^ A reciter bear seven In nine 
bnJivn-lipped/ while radial spines In V;in lon^ 
and three UJ four bnoivnifilt'yellow cenlmls, 
htMikedj up to Hn in len^^lh. Day flowering in 
sumnier: the flnwcrsare pale yt'llnwish pink, 

^'lin li^nj^j l -in aen.Jss;. Needs sun; numial cacius 
cnmpiifil; mtniTniim U'riiipi'falnre Mc.vk'(i 
rTrtJWfifJj';w,H. IwTiJ 




coj<yi*HAN-tHA OTTON I S (Pfeifb ) Lem . 
SyniMntnmHiiiria gohi/ina Haage 

A shnrt^ cvli nLiricra] plant to 4'V^i.n hiji^h nind abou! 
3l-''^in thick; it is dark grayish green, with ven' 
thick gnx^ved lubercles and wtxrliy axils. Spines 
are yellowish; there art'eiKhi or more radials lo 
i-/ 2 in long, and one Or more centra usually 
longer. Rowers are w^hiteor paleyellinvistt, 
abou [ 2i n acHKiSj and a ppea r b y- day, i n s u ifl men 
iS'ei'dsgot>d light; normal cactus conip^jst; 
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A globular, bluish 'green plant to aboul 4^^rin 
thick, enclosed witK closely set tubercles. There 
areabtiut 20 tvhilish radial spines and one lo 
three centralsj thelowesi one lip^Htl redd is! v 
brown and dow'mvard pointing. Day flowering 
in summer, t be flowers a rt'^ 2-3i n across and are 
bright yellow, whfh reddish slanien.s and yelltnv 
style and stigma lobes. Retjui res bright light; 
normal caclus com post; minimum temperature 
50"F. McjricurrdFaeTiTffNl. 




f:c3RYritA\TiiAFALMERl Br, & R, 

"nieplaiitsaFes«litaryr{>roffselring, with pale- 
green, glohu lar-elongaled stems 3 ’/i 4in thick. 
Tuberdesare spirally arranged, and theareoles, 
which are ivhite and wtKtIly ivlien voung, carry' 
1 1-H black-tipped yellowish radial spines and 
one ht«.>ked, oownivard-ptunling, brow'nislli 
central ^-y^in long. The pLinl is summer 
noweringand diumal, Avith yellme flmvers 
1-1 1^11 long. Ret]Liires bright tight; norinal 
cactus a')iTi['HWl; minimum lemperatune5C1^'l% 
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COHYfUAVniA POSELGERIAN A (Dtetr.) 

Br.&R, 

SvTi: EL‘}iiiioctidu:&pase}geriaun Dietr, 



TORYFHANrrHA POTOSIANA Qaaibi) Cbs.s 
& Fotiter 

Syrr Mamimilana pciositma lacobi 

More or less j^lobular^ irrish-j^reen pLinls hi 

31 /jin indiamclcr. 'Hie Eutjerclti^i^re conical, f/un 
Ling, 'i^n h-itlf at thobaw, and thcgnioves at 
Iht* base of the tu tx-rdes bear ( wo (o t hntv pa le 
orange glands; theasilsare wwlly, I’herenire IS- 
IS radio] spines which are whitishj, tipped 
brow n, a nd rarely a central spi ne; all a re 
long. Flowering in summet^ the (lowers an? 
diurnal andabout y^in long and wider [ he inner 
pelal s are pale la n to cream , a nd the ou ler 
segments purplish red with cream margins. 
Rec|uires full .sun; normal caclus compost; 
Tniniinum tempvraUire 55‘1', Mejrifi! IStm 
Asftwfl. 




Globular pLints o( bluish grayish green loSin 
high with angular tubercles lo^VjLn long and bare 
axils. 1310 radialspines are reddish brenvn, five to 
seven in number and long. There isorie 
similarly culiired central but it has a white lip, to 
2 in long. Summer flow'eringr and JiiimaL the 
flowers a re I tong and deep pink, rarely 

yellow. Requires sun; normal cactus compost; 
mintmum tempenilutv Stl^'F. Mc-vij-HJ fGwJtu'ldl, 






coRYfHArsm fA RADIANS (DC.) Gr, Jk R. 
SynrMrfwitHtfi'rtnirt rmiiitns DC, 

Dull green, globular or oval'ShajH'd plants, 2 - 3 in 
in diameter, offsetting in nuilurily. I ne tulx'in'les 
arecone-‘iha^H.‘d, and the axils w^Exiily but 
btx’Eimingbiire. Spines a re yellowish while 
tipped brown, cc.msistingof 12 - 2 H fine radLils to 
'i^in long but no centrals. Appearing in mid- 
summer, the (lowers are diurnal, 2 ' 4 - 3 in bniad, 
and d iron yellow in color, the outer segments 
tlppi'd reddish with a greenish median line 
l^^uires full sun; normal cactus compcist; 
minimum temperature 5 tT'F. iVIt'.vM] fjHjdtf(ye.Jn 






coRYn iAXiiiA PUL LEIN E AN A (Backeb.) 

Syiy.NLXilhyiimpitliemaiitii Btkckeb. 

A somewhat s.’vlindricaL dull gre-en plant to Hin 
long, ^ 6 in thick, with roundish-conicdl tuK'nles. 
Spines are bnnvnish to black; iheieareaboitl 18 
mdials to long and three to four Centrals to 
Viiin long. It is diurnal, flowering in summer, 
with bright yellow toi>rangish (lowers. Ktjquircs 
sun; nomialcacluscomprjst with few lime 
chippings added; minimum (emi.wrature W’F, 
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coKmJANTHA RECUR VATA (EngdmO 
Br.&R. 

Syn: Mothmi/Ww™) Engelni. 



A denst‘lv cliistf rinj; sptfcics; edu’h j^jobuJarsteni 
is4-l<m thick, jnd biuiiih giwn, I'he UilH^re'k^‘^ 
(Tuvcmnicjl, •z^in Iwng, with tkwvdsdlu. 
ThcK'J Fx‘ 2tJ-35 velknvish’j^rjy radial apinu^K, 
arranged cdrnl^liktf, Up lo t>ntf ItT 

iwosimibrly culoruil Central spinc^i, it>'V4in in 
Icngthn Rtiwcri appearin summc^r, iind an? 
JiumaL yt'lltHA' in calur, tunnel^hapeci, ant! 

1 'Ain ItTrtf;- KttiUln^i lull sun; sliji^iitiy ca[cart.*ouH 
cactus ct>in^J4JHi; minimiun tempera utreaO^'F. 
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t:0RY!*tU!srni,N SALM-DYCKIANA 
(Schrer) Br. &: R, 

A gluliuUr plant 4— hin bmad^ cjlturuiffsectinij; 
fTum the \mw. Elie tuln^r ties are fniir-etigt'd, 
.ibuut *^n bn^, pille tuj^rayii^h green, and llie 
axils a re w(x>Uy. There aiese%'en tn lilleen 
grayish- while radial spines '.■^-^n lung and une 
U>h!iur almost black centra is, ^^-lin in le ngth. 
Flowering in suTnri>er, diurnal; llow-ersam alxml 
1 '/iin longr funnel-shapetl, with yellow inner 
petals and uuter segments vello wish green 
edg^.^{ reddish. SSfeeds bright light; slightly 
calcareouscaclus ccmipost; minimiini 
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Beiger 

Syri;Can^/iliwtif/itTair/ij]iTi?(DC,) Lem^ var, 
iwiiptfoiiit’s (Scheidw.) Boig 

A rather bluish-ga’en globular species, the stems 
set very closely together, tending to he upward 
ptjinting. Areolesare wfH.>lty with 13-20 
yeUi>iivLsh radial spines to-^dn long arid one tri 
fou r da rker ciJored ce ntrals abou 1 1 Ai rt in 
length. It is day Elovvcring in .summer; the blooms 
are yellow, about 2in in diamoten Needs sun; 
normal cactus compost; minintum temperat ure 
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A dark gi ayish-green solitary, globular species 
up toiitHJut bin liigii, -T^in in diameter. The 
tubercles, ahsul I in tong, are cone-shaped, and 
Iheadls initially wtxilly, later Iwre, The 
yelkywish-gray radial spines numlxTr nine ti> 
eleven and ai^e long; there is oi^e similarly 

colored cvmlral to I in in length. It is a Sttinmer- 
flowering plant, and diurnal; the flowers are 
bright yeliow', I Ain long, 2io in diameter. 

Req u ires suii; normal cactus tom ; mini mu m 

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«>H¥n { Axti lA VI V I P A R A (Nutt Eugclm 
Syn: t‘scotf>rT™ oV/ffliri (Nutt.) I3iixb, 



rhe plants rt re KlL>bulttr (n short, <ylinJriCti3, anti 
are about 5in hij^h, 2 in in dtiinifltT, j;rayish with 
(tiberclw somewhat cylindrical in shapu, and 
white vv!M>lty axils. The radial spines are white, 
atsaut 16 in numK*r, wlili one to six hnawnish 
centrals, all toabtud ^an lorn^. Summer 
flowering anti diurnal, I he tltnvers area pale 
^reddish purple, abi>ul 1 "/tin long and I iyt;-2in 
bnxid- Must be kept dry' in winter Ret,iMiTOS 
bright light; ntirmal caLltisconap'isl; minimum 
tempera !u re 45^'F. QtrNJtfri^VIjjfrjJtifcn, AUvriitK 
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CORYPHflJsTl (A V] ViPAttA var, ROSEA 

(Ckikey) Benson 

SynT Cotyjftumtiiii ros^r Qtikey 

A s<]Jitar>', rarely branching plant, !tV*-5in long, 
3!/j-l(Jin in diameter. It ts dark grtt'n and 
densely cowred witli w'hite spines aanslhiting of 
12-18 radials to ^Aiin long and. 10- 1 2 Centrals, 
usually tipped red, to 1 in in length. The flow'ers, 
about ^in in diameter, are magenta to purplish; 

I hey a ppear in su miner, a ad are di umal . 
Requirements a re si mi Ear to those for the sp>tHLies, 
bu I compost should have lime added. U5.^ 
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coryphantiiaWERDERMANNH Btied 

Stems are a tin^^st oval i n sha pe to abrui 1 2 in i a 
diameter, grayish grvem. and rarelvcdtsettinig. 
ntelubeififfi are pyramid -sha pxsf, * sin long, 
and the axils bare there are 15-21) or more 
whitish radial spines to '-■^in timgand tine to huir 
broivnish-gray centrals, ^>in or more king. 
Appearing in summer, the funrH'1-sha^Hs.l 
flowers are diuiTki l and a piile golden yellow up 
lo2’4inlong. RtHltiiresfujI sun; norma Icadus 
Compost with a little lime added; minimum 
temperature WT. .Merit 



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(Engelm.)\^- T, Mtirsh. 

Sy n t Cotypiiiiti Uut dcscrlii Br. & K . 

A globular, elongating plant 4—5 i/iin high, 2^ 
3'/4in W'ide. Cdaua^us green and usyally solitary, 
it is densely ftwvrvd with numemus spines, 12 
20 wdiite mdials Viin or more lt>ng, and foil r to six 
white, red 'tipped centrals, lo^^iinin length. ITie 
flowers, yellowish green and alxiut lin in 
dianwler, are diumxd, ap^x-aring in summer, 
Rexjuirementsan? tliesameas lorthesjx^’ies. 
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CRvrKXTR^uii ANTHONVANUS AleK. 

An fpiplliy tu’S^X'Cies ;vith bnj^ht ItjMikt', 
lb [ stems 1 -] or mon,' long, wide. The 

stem nMf^ins hjveindenl-JEions 1 ’A-l ^^lin det'p^ 
fiinminglnlK’s. Areiiles bear minule spines, 
which iifei>fk'n Hilisi.^nt. Rewers are ncx.'tumal in 
summer, jboul .4 V^in Iniig^ with velJowish er 
' w h tk‘ inner petals, itijI rtn in-rt-td nmer 

petdis. Kcsjulrvs partial shade; a lairly 4 dJ, 
onzhid-tike, cumj-nsfil; inininutnii temperalun? 



LMOIMIKSII 





ntsjMozA ERYTHROCEPHALA (K Sch.) 
Berger 



A grayish-greengjobulartoelnnj^aied spfcies, 
up mifl ySn high in the wild^ 6in-lH in diLimeler 
Always solitary, with 20-30 luw, n>unded ribs, 
deeply hurowed, There a re 30 nr more retidifth- 
bnwn spines, up lo2’^in Itmg; the younger 
bnHvnareoles have flexible, hpair'iike bristles and 
whitish w^Hilp Hay flowering in summer, 

Rowers are tutmlar long; the pelals, 
long, are dosed tiigelher w'itli style, stainens, 
and stigma lobes exserted- All^irv red. Needs 
sun; nnmKil cad us comptist; mini mu m 
temperature .‘HI’T, AryivrJi>j« 







cRVi'i OCHRKUB 1 M IT A N S ( Kimnach & 

P. C Hutch.) Backt?b, 

Syn; Wi^dt/tYXYrcHS Kimnach& 

PC* Hutch.: & 

P.C, Hutch.) D.R, Hunt 



Tliick. leaf-like stents to 3h long, •h-bin wide, 
ohen serratt?d, lorming lobes. Arei>1es nl white 
wiHil. rarely l>ea ring one to threi‘ spines Viti^ ",^in 
long. The flowers are creanw% Up to 3in tong, the 
iiwr petals lorma irumpet shape, (he nvmioiii 
outer segments reciiri'ea. An epiphyte, night 
tlow'ering in spring, it needs partial sliade; 
norma k’,H'losci>mpist plus leal mold; 
minim um te nipt-falum W* 'F. Qwljr ror. 




DtNDftoct Riils NU D1 FLORIJ S ( Eiigclm, ) 
Ur. & K. 



denmozaRHODANTHA (Salm Dvck) 
Br.&K. 



I,ikely lo be reclassiJied w^llhin A 

nigh t-llo w ering colu mna r pla nt lo about 3.3fl 
high, almost tiW'dike ivilh branches deveksping 
from the top. The trunk is abiui 3li long, 2ft thick 
with three lo five dull-green ribK^^l branches 
aboulTl^in ihlck. AretTles are wiiite felted 
bearing two to liikvn spines up to t Viin in 
length. ITie flowers, ap fxy ri ng i n su m mer^ are 
4— 4^4inlong, with white, ividely spaviding 
petals and a ring of numemusslamens. l^ngiires 
lull sun; normal cactus com post; minim uin 
iemperature64”r. Cwfw 



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Considered by tvriqiin ta>«>noni!sLsasbeing 
synonymous wilh D, Generally a 

smallerplant up to6'/iin ivideaod tall, having 
about dci'ply tui rowed ribs. Ari'oles bear 
brow'iiishm^dr later grayish, spines, eighl loten 
radlals, and often one central, all lo about lin 
long. TTie flowers art' retl, Till long, and int>re or 
less tubular in shape, with protruding style, 
stiimeiw. and stigma lobes, nie^' appear by day 
in summer. Ket|uiresa sunny and airy peisihon; 
normal Cad us Comp<.ist; minimum temperature 
5l)‘'F. Ar^tdiiia fiVirudiiat), 



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DJSCOCACTUS 




Disctx'ACR.'i^ BAHIENSIS \ir. k R, 



ClL>biJ I J r plj nls iilXKU ^ ^ in i n itin iin; Ilt willi u p 
ty ]0 ribs, [iu’ bedrsf^'t^n lo nijif* 

sprt^flding spines in [iLMii;lh . <lnd 

ocph.iiium is cumpns^i'd bristlfs. N'ighi 

lltrtvtTing in sunimt-T, llu' tlovi orsare yytbiivish 
ivKiU-and 1 '/2-2in lunR,. Cirehil Coring is 

essen tial a C a ll linu-s. Koqu i ros brighi Sigh C : 
nnrmLilcflLiuscunifHJSt; [nininiuni tompiTalure 
61 ’'P. WnTZJ^fHrT/TfjiJ. 








DiSOLK-AdTJs C A N G A EN S I S Dicn> & 
Esteves 



N;smod (Tyiin Ciu- inm oxido nittun^p j^onTdi:lit‘n 
L’dilod ^'Cangd. " Kathorfl.ii it> Sljin, in diamylor, 
grdyifth groon, with Kl- [4 ribs divided: inlo 
niiinded luboncSes. ArotJles boiirgfa\'ifi]i, 
brosvnish, <,ir a‘ddish spines, tn'o lo nine radials 
mp ty 2in long, and rjn'ly tme ihick centra E 1 in in 
tenglh. l"hocopbaUum is whitJsh Ir^ yelEoivitih 
ivilh Vi'llnivi.sh orbntJii'i'nish bristles. The lUnvern. 
Ki imoU-sha|’H‘d lo3jn long, while and 

niKfturnsil iri summer. Needs caretul WMleringj 
Lin enriched griCty txainposl; fult sun; miniinum 
letn peralu re 6 1 ' 'F . ■fCtwa.'i^ 




OlSC IX AU LS CE PH A Li AC [CU LOS US 

Birirt, & Brc^. 

A somew hilt tIaUened gjobular pLmI ^in high, b 
dljn in diameter w'ilh J 3-- IHpniminonl 
Cu be rou I a le ribs . ] 'he s pines a re lin m-L.'i ile mid 
becoming Jarkgray, otnisisting iif Up in su 
mdials 1 '-'iin long, and rarely onecenlvat lo i in 
andlhecephaliLim is coveit'd i n w'hite winih^ith 
prelrudingrtsidish spini^^ .\ighi limvenng in 
iiifminorr du: dowers are while, lo J ii i-ng, 
atnuit linacmss. Kt'^iu ires normal cacUis 
compist: a brighl KicnUon; minimum 
tempt‘ralure 6 V T i6iJ4:d ( taN,N j . 





nist <x Acnx-s BOLIVlENSlSIiackeb, 
Buin. &:Bn.'cl. 



A da rk given , impressed globu Eiir spe^des I tt- 
11 ''Sin in diameter, it>6in liigK. II has 1 2- 1 3 ribs 
with four to five areoEes along each rib beanng 
five while or ye] low, later gwy, spines to tin 
lung- IliecephaliLLin, uplodinhigh, iswEiiieand 
hairv" but has rx> bristles. The tlmver^^aie 2in 
long, w^hite with pide pink outer petals, and 
appear at night in Summer, .Needs veiA^ careful 
watering; a Liirly -sunny positi^m; norma] cactus 
cump JSt; mij’i im Liin lem pTa tu rt‘ hi ''[■ , ilarfftf 
rrntrof WwiiV nmf iU^tivsn. 





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nrscocACTUS 




D 






AdulE-f^retm pltint from oioimlJ incus jreiis. Li \<i 
0 llittcncd ^IcbuLirshiipt^Hind <ibv»ul Ain in 
didmi^lcr* wi\h iibi^ul ] 5 buinp^y ribftimd 
promini'ntiind rounded tiibcrtles. Spines a re 
brmvnish ^ith trLtiis verse Imes, four kisL\ in 
nu nibc r a n d u'idcty sp f t?adi nft. The cepliallum is 
of wjiite \vool wUh slif^hlly pmEruding reddish- 
bmwn bristles , Night nowering in sLimmer, the 
flowers arv wliilc. Needs □ bright sunny 
pc^isition; normiil rad us compcjst; minimum 
tern f.H‘ rat Lire fiT'T, fimz/KQjNTsK 



oistiKAcnJsCRASSlSFINUS Braun & 
Estfves 



DiscocAausCRYSTALLOPHILUS Dit?rs 
& Fslcvcs 

A dark green glob u Ear species about 3 */ 2 in in 
diaineler with lU-12 ribs, sEightly lubercled. The 
areoEes boaraLxmt fcnir blarJdsh-gray spines and 
[becephaEiiim is covered in dense ivhitc wc<,>l. 
Flowers, ncctuma! in su m mer, a^^^ whi to with 
widely spreading SegnienlS. TEie planE is SCj 
named t^narcounl of its habitat of pu requartt; 
Ciyrittlls. R^Hjoires full sun; slightly rakanecus 
cactus comfwst; minimum temperature 
Urnzil fMuji'ts CL'rrtts.J'. 











DiscoCAC‘njs DIERSiANUS Bsteves 



A llitte ned gEoEwse pla nl of olive (o da rk gr'ecn , 
uplolOin widc^4inhigb, with 1 4- IS rounded, 
tuberftilrtte ribs each bearing four to sis areoles. 
Spines are grayish to blackish, and ccnsisE t5f four 
to ten radiitls up to3*Ain long, with occasionaUy 
one central to 1 */iin in length, Thecephalium, up 
(o 4in high, 3'j^in wide, consists of grayish 
vellcwish'white wcx>l and reddish-oroivn to 
black bristles, Fbwersare noctumat in summer: 
long, white, and have 55 or more nower 
segments. Needs full sun; an enriched mineral 
compost; minimum lemperature6J"F. Bmzii 
fCok^J. 





DibCocAcru^ HARTMANNII (K, Sch.) 

Br. & R. var. GIGAJSTTEUS Braun 

(Featured on the left.) Mcitl* or less gld’iuLar 
plants to Iftin wide, 3E*^2in high <sr more, with J8 
or more ribs, ^^>wer^ a n? no^i ma I, OCCti rfing in 
summer. Description is limited as the pEiint 
depicted wasdisoivered in a fire-damaged area. 
KequiTes f ulJ son; un en riched mi neral com post ; 
minimum tempt'mtuiv6r'F, The smaller pEant 
portrayed is an undesoibed speCieS from 
Northern Klalt> Grosso. 







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CrSCOCACTUS 




Dlsctx:ACTLSHErTAC ANTHUS (Rt>dr.) 
Br.&R. 

A duil‘^;n?trn, s*>mcwhal rtiuridtfcl slem to 
high, in diiameier the whulesltrim divided 
into a series of pruniinent warts. The five lo 
eleven spines, all radiAls, aieflrayish while and 
(ilx>ut or more long. Howersare 

nocturnal, appearing in summer fftnm a 
cephalium aboLii Zin wide, 1 ^Ain highainsiHling 
of wwl and browni^sh brisUes. Theblcxmisare 
while. V/nn long, 2inacn>ss, ^^t^l:^Lll^es bright 
lighh normal cactus compiwt; minimuni 
tempera tuire6l‘T. Brtizji fiVlrdte GrotfSJ'J- 






DISCOCACRsHORSTII fma CRISTATA 

hort. 

On raretccasitjasacrisialed torm develops 
which is besl nmintained by grafting ilon to 
TrhJ^Kifm'tis stock. This prvK'ed.ute in variably 
resu Its in iieveral flowers appea ri ng at one time,. 
Requirements a re the same as k>r I he speciies. 





discocactusHORSTII Buir. & Bred, 



[H^ic:tx,AcrU!i M U LTlCOtORISPl N US 
Bmun& Bred, 



Baltened globular plants up toZl/yn in diameter, 
y^in high, they are bmivnish green with up to 2ti 
prominent ribs. Areolesare fairly dose-set. 
having about eight to ten grayish- while or 
brownish spines to ^rin long, arranged like a 
Comb, The cephal ium is vv hiie wtM>l and 
bristly, abtnil Ynn wide, ^sin tugh, 7he niKtumal 
fltnvers are white, to3in long, 2lAin across, 
(xcunring in summer. Requires full sun; an 
enriched mi nera I enm post; minimu m 
lemperaturefil^Fr fMujas Gemis). 




A novel sp<r«,1es wilhagU>bularsternnl dull 
green with 1 6 or more ribs,md strong, 
mullkolored Spina tion, the spines mostly 
incuFV'iiig. Thecephalium istrf while wtH>l with 
few pn Jlruding reddi.sh-bmwn spiiH's. Kight 
flowering in summer, the novt'eriare pale 
yellowish. Ntvds full sun,' an enriched mineral 
compost; min im uin letn pera tu re fi t “T . 
f Alfiws Gcraw). 



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DISCOCACTUS 




DiSLXKlACRisPSEUDOLATISnNUS Diers 
& listcves 



Adflrk-f;rs.“eii, ntiUenud pjubtuie sp«ies, 
repnrtift^ly nt'Aringt‘>ilinclH>n. Up U^Win in 
diameler wllh dbaul 2ll ribw, the spinfN.ii[v 
ydkvwish grdV orb-n>wnjsh yclktw. The 
nocturnji llpwers nre w'hite rtrisinii^ in summer 
froin 4 somewhil naUened oephaltum: The 
picture of its hjbitjt shows the pLint hidden by 
leiivesiniin im^4 endanj^ered by development. 
Requin-sd fairly sunny position; normal cactus 
com^Hjst; minimum (enrpt'ralurefir'F. HrazH. 






rascocAcrua TR! CO RNIS Mon v. 

ITlf decpfliwn stem is||,lobul4r, depressed ^ and 
up to3in high^ 4in in diameter. Then? qtre ll)-l2 
or more ribs wilh areoles bearing five to ticven 
brownish-w hile spini*s, one being a very short 
central, the ot hers cu[^‘od lit^dn in length. The 
white, w'tKjUy cephalium is 1-1 '/^in wide, about 
high, qind bears white flowers, 3-3 ^4in long. 
These are iit^urnaT appearing in sumnter. 
Requires sun; nomtal cactus compost; rntiiimum 
temperature 6 1“K, pjws Cic^fitfisf . 





MSt. t.JCAcnjs SU BTE RRAN EO- 
FROLIFERANS Diere k Esleves 



Mtnv amsEdered totally extinct in its ihitive 
lubitat, the area hiiving been turned into 
pasture, this species is only rarely encountered) 
in cuSlivjtion. It is a slightly llai lotted globular 
plant of grayish green covered completely with 
prominent rounded tubercles. There tire fi veto 
sewn pale brt>w n ish ■ W' hite spines i>f varyi rtg 
si/eand there are spines protruding from the 
while Wdiolly cephalium. Noivers are tvhite, 
nigh I flowering in summer. Reijuiit"S full sun; 
iH>rma I cactus compost: minimum tempd'rqalure 
hi T f RflJ A rTTgtnicn J . 



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rusccKACTL’&ZEHNTNERl var- 
BOOMIANUS(Bum. & Bred.) Braun 
Syn: D/saTCrtcfris Buin. &; Bred. 

A dull green, more or less globular plant lo2'/;in 
high, 4in in diameter, lire HV2(> ribs are densely 
covered with yellow to pale-brownish spines, ill 
radial spines 1in in length, arranged liked ct>mb, 
and usually no centrals, i>nly rarely one about 
1 lAin Icjng ' Flowers a n? noct u rnal, arising from a 
lemtinal cephaHum in summer. ITiey lire wliite^ 
tnmipebshaped, and up lo3^/hin across w'hcn 
fiilly open. Requires very bright light; an 
enriched mineral com pi'iSt: minimum 
temperature 6 TT. flricf;i7 f 




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mSOCACTUS 




DiSOCAcrusALATUS {K. Sch.)Kimrach 
Syn: {K- Sch*) Bt. & R, 

rai;;ts(i/rsa»iiaw Polak 

A brninchin^ epiphytic !»hrub with c^lindricaj 
stems (irtdflai^ bmwolii (e branches ft- UMn lone 
,ind about wide. TheniaiTEprtal, gmv wot.% 
arwiesare without spines or bristles. Ffowerinc 
diumally in lale spring the flowefs aw grtfenish 
while to yellowish w'hite, and about ^lin tongr 
Rec]uires slight shade; normal cactus com post; 
minimum temperature 59‘'F. fattuikn. 









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DJSOCACTU5 BIFORM I S Undley 
Syn: PhifUoaictitBbifontii& Lab. 

An epiphytic spedes with long, tlat Jeaf-ILke 
branches to Sin long issuing from a fairiy long 
cy lind rical Stem . The bra ncheft have reguliir^, 
serrate marginsis^heie very small areolcsare 
situated; these are spineless. Day time fkwvers 
which are pate red and 2-2 long appear in 
early springfrom the side areoles. Ret^uimsa 
position in filtered light; an add, free-draining 
compost; minimum temperature Mwjihims, 
GititSaiutla. 





DtsocACTUsEICHLAMlI (Weingt.) 

Br.iSrR. 

Syn: P/ry//iXMcftts cichiamii Wcingl. 

Plants with a cy lind heal, slender stem Wi Ih 
many nalieiied branches about 3 tt tongr 2in 
wide. Tiiey aresliehtiy fleshy, with crenate 
margins, along which'snwli aretiles ixrur which 
are ^ineleSs , This is art epiph V te W'i ( h carmine- 
red flowers opening in succession in latt^ w^intiT 
and earl V spring i n daytime, each about 2 n 
bng with a sloi^er, trumpet -tike lube. Needs 
partia I shade; porous acid com ptwii; mm i m u in 
temperature 5^’F- Cuafej'f rnA} 




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DISOCACTUS 




IMSOC ACTUS MACRANTHA (Alex.) 
Kimnach k P. C- Hutch. 

S)Ti= Atex. 

An cpiphvti? V'^'ith pendonl, flal, Eedt-tike steitts to 
iibout 3lt fodg, l-V^in wide wi Ih notched itiiir^ns 
which carry minute^ s.pinelesfi areoles. Rowers 
^pcar in early summer from Ehe sidearwles. 
Tney an; diumaL anti pale lemon yellow; aix'i'Ut 
2i n lonj:,, 1 in across when expanded Kev]0 ires 
pa rliat sh^de; a pnsnpus add com posi ; mini mu in 
lempemlun? 59‘V. 







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MSOCAcrus NELSON 11 var. 
HONDURENSlS(Kininach) Kimnach 
Syn: Oiiiipasia nelsaiiu var. k)^(dhrciftst? 
(Kimnach) Backeb. 

.An epiphyte with elongated, llaf, lea Mike slems 
fo 1 “/if I long, 2— 2 '/an hmad. Flowers a re 
similarly colored to those of the species, bu t with 
wilder petals which (end to recurve. 
Requirements are asfortho-spedes. Hcudrfms. 



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DiStx AcrusNELSONIl (Br. k R.) 

Lindlnger 

Syr: Grirtprisifl ijdstwii/Bn & R. 

A high-alhlude epi phytic spt^de* with many 
dark-green flattened l>rancnes2itor long. 
ITiese are somewhat terete at the tsise, but 
becoming Ml '/yn wideabove; Ihe msrgin.sarv 
obtusely crenate. Flowers a re diurnal, ocairring 
in early summer and borne on a long lube 1 in 
longj they are trumpet-shaped with purplish- 
pink petals aM>uE 2(.^tn long . Ket|ui res semi- 
shade; a ptirousadd compost; rninimum 
tempera ti]n= rOttapisJ, 









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□[scicactusQUEZALTEOJS {Standby k 
Sleyeim’iiirk) Kimnach 
Syn: BoriifnzirtflWi^Sfi^toStandby k. 
Slcyermark 

An epiphytic w'ith slems up to Ifl 2in long„ 
toretCH with three rows of areoles bearing up to 1 5 
ivhite hrislbsto long, then becoming flat 
and leaf-like for4in-l ’/fift. taneg-shaped stems 
inihally reddish, becoming green, with i^rrate 
margins and. arei>les bearing one to three bristles. 
Rowers arc tubular, lo^l^in long, pale purplish, 
and day flowering in early summer. Requires 
normoil cactus Compe^st; pariwE shade; minimum 
temperature 6 F'F. Gialfffrw/d . 



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cc^^l^■<x:AC'T^!sGRUSONlI var. INERMIS 
horL 

Syn: E^hiuocactii.^^rHmiihubhiirmh hort.; 
Janse 

a\ curiosity plant miiivor less tiientical tu the 
species but tulally i^vithout thc^olden-yelltJtv 
spines. 



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ECtUNOCAausGRUSONll Hildm^ 



The "Golden Barrel^ or "Mother-in-law's 
Cushion ' A lai^e ^lobiise plant to over 3ft hij^hK 
lft3in-2fl Tin (htck, amd paV^ Riven incolor It 
has 20-35 or more sharply defined libs with 
aimpara lively snaalK tel loti areolescs^rrying 
golden-yellow spi nes cumsisting of eight to ten 
tadialsand three to five centra Is l-2in long. 
Flowers oCOir by day in SU mmer only on m a t un? 
plants tnom Ihe crown oflhe plant; these are 
bright yellow, l'vii-2iT2in long. Requires bright 
sun; normal cactus compost; minimum 
temperature 5U”f‘. Mt'.Vh’C fS^iu ^HT^r's 





Ea uNOCACTUS HORIZONTH ALONIUS 
Lem. 

A glauo.^vis-grcvn globular plant to ItHn high, 1 ft 
3in in diameter, with sewn |o thirteen ribs often 
spirally aiminged. Areoles bear sbt lo nine 
brownish radial spines and <,>rK.'a’ntraL ^^-1 
long; ! he rad iais a re stHnetirnes curve\l , Su m mer 
ftowering, the rose or pink flowers are 2- 3in 
long, anddiumnL Requires full sun; slightly 
calcareous cactus Compost; minimum 
leniperalure 59'T. fTL'.ms, i\'i*u^Mcxict*h 
Niitihi'-ni Mi’xiiix 




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ECHINOCACTUS 




KCMINOCAtTUS INGE NS 

Syn: Edr/?npnrc’N/s ylniifacittilhn:^ Link ^ OlUi 

A Chi^‘k, S4>ini-^lobuLir pljm lo4ft ^>in Lill. 4ft in 
dF.jtTf kT< purplish gny in coltvr, with ii-My w(k 4 
cm Itip. Ahciul 50 rib^ have yi’lkHvisli-woi^tly 
jcLTilLFsbejrinjJt^if^hl strdt^hl brown rftdud 
spinos.ibi^ui V-\\n and unt? central slightly 
|oiij;er. I'U'U'L‘rsjreyi.‘lli>iv, diurnal in Humnier, 
about Viin long, 3 i n across w li.L'n ex pa nded .Full 
5im isessential; ni^t'ds slightly calcanvous 
pumus, enrirhed Si.iil, n>iniinum (fmpvfature 
5y"F. jVIrvfOJ r/'faAiJjjtJL 




tCHiNC-ic ACTUS PL ATY AC ANTHUS 
Link & Otto 



A large, iTtsh green^ hixadly globular planl to 
about I '/iff in dtairioter with 2 1-24 very^ pro- 
nounced ribs. The grayish a rentes bear grayish- 
brown spines, about fourradials, and three to 
four longer centrals. Flowers arediumat in 
suinmcr. Golden yellow and about 1 Vrin long, 
they are centered i n the ■woolly crown - Needs a 
bright position; rh>nnal cactus compost with lime 
added; minimum temperature 5^’F. .Mtvmi'fCVFt- 
f raJ im’rtsK 




ECHINOCACTUS POL YCE PH A LUS Engclm . 
& Bigelow 

Globular, sometimes elong/iting plants 1ft 3in- 
2fl4in high, 7- lOin thick, sUrtingstjlitaiy but 
later forming large dumps. There a re 13-21 ribs 
with whitish-gray awoles set at intervals of aU^ul 
lin. Spines are reddish brown consisting of four 
to eight somewhat Hat, spreading radials to 2in 
long, and four centrals I l^3*/dn in length. Day 
flowering in summer, flowers are yeUow, 2- 
2^^ long. Needs full sun, which is essential; 
norma I cactus com pt>Sl ; minim U m lemperatu re 
SffT, USA fGififyrjTtii, AIc.vice fiwwjflra). 




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i.CiEiMtx ACTU^i PALMERT Rose 

ben. f jthliiiJt'tiiithii.i Link & C)tto 



The plants aregUibular and ekmgtiled toh*h:fl 
higli, I t^:ft in diameter with tS-ZfiOrmore 
slightiv notched, broad ribs. Thearvoles are 
bnsivnisK, bcs^ring vvl low tflh-bmwn spines; four 
to SL\ radials lin k>ng, and four Centrals 
2' j-3' jmtong. Floivers are diurnal in summer; 
tliev'.ue yellow, ]-1 ' vin long, and the petals 
hav4.» ' lticed ' edges. Ki.^|uin's full sun; nomiia:l 
cact u s com post ; m i nimu m tempe rat lire 55^1 \ 
Alt'.vfcn iZfrcri/CL'nr.Th 







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echinocereusADUSTUS Lngelm. 

Syn; Echiuocereus cacspitosiis var. (uiustus 
Engelm. 



A short cylindrictiL nirely caespitosespedes, 

and dark gretn. It has 13-15 ribs, 
and closely set areoles with dark brown tsh-red 
spines which arc yellowish ruMf the base,, 
consisting of 16-31 widely spreading radials and 
one central abt»ul ^in long, Plowers anediiimal 
appearing in early summer; (hey are J -1 ^/sin 
long, and are pinkish purple often w^ilh a slightly 
paler edge to Ihe inner petals, Rccjuircs bright 
lighl; normal cactus c\>mposC; rriinirnurn 
tempera tu re 45'T. Nurlhtrit iMfjfftW. 








ECHiMOCEftEusADUSTUS var. 
SCHWARZIl (Liu) N. P, Taylor 
Syn: Echmoccrcu^isdnmrziiLau 



Similar in most respects to Ihespcdes, the dark- 
greenslemsare up to3V^in hlgh,^ and 4ydn in 
diameter, with 11-14 ribs, Thesplnes are 
yellowish with reddish tips; there 26-31 
radials to ^in tong and one to twocentralSr the 
upper one ’/sin, the lower '/iin in length, A 
summer, day-flowering plant, the flowers are2- 
2l^in long, 2in across, pale purple sometimes 
wi t h a darker center a rea . Re^ui res sun; normal 
cactus comfH^sl; minimum tcmiptTatiire 50' 'h- 
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Br.&K. 

A clustering species, thecy-lindrical stems a re up 
l{>8inbng, I l^2in widevvith about It) ribs, 
slightly tulx'rculate toward the base. Areolesare 
fairly dose-set and bear no mefcms w li ite or 

E inkish-whitespin€?s, later turning gniy, with 
rownish'black tips, consisting of In^th radials 
and centrals, often to 3in long. Summer 
flowering, and diurnal, the flowers are purple, 
up to '■/;in long, the petals only Vio-i/sin kmg. 
Meed&fulE sun; norma E cactus comptist; 
minimum temperatUiv5,5i‘T, Mexico (fta/ftf. 




ECl IINOCEREUS BRANUEGEEJ (GiulL) 
K,Sch, 



Syn: Cmvr^ fi'hihdeyiff Ciitiil, 

A dtill-grcen, more or less erect, stiff plant to Jfl 
2jn tall, 1 ’j^2in thick, becoming cydindricaJ in 
shape and forming clumps I here arcMbout sh 
ribs w'ith prominent tubercles bearing circular 
arei,>]es with ab<rut 12 radial spines and four 
thicker cenEirals ivhich are yellow ish red and are 
frei|uenliy Jkun in length. Elie flowers arc' 
pu r plis h pin k wi t h a reddish th nwi ( , a nd abcmi 
2in long; they apj.’iear by day irr HumnuT. Needs 
brighl light; nomial cactus com pi}st; minimum 
lempt'nhure 5H"F. 



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HlM.x:nfu:US CO N G LOM ERATUS EorsL 

A j^runp-('urming t\v^ 

inuiiviLtu^i] ik'ms are 4-Sin lonj; (.‘sK'li tvilh 11-13 
ribs. l heLirei>lesii:r(.‘jlxiiJi l^insparl, bviirinj; 
priL‘ brtvwnish-whilt' &pintis which almcist oowr 
tht^ pkinl, I hese consist ol nine lo ten mdinls^ 
I in fonj; rtnd st,‘verLil flexible Centrals^ to 3in In 
length. nowL'rinj^ bv day in mid-sun vut»r, the 
tlowers are purple^ 2 lonj; iind wide, I be 
tubcNind [>van' with dense king spines, ^-eeds 
full sun; slightly calciireous com piisl; minimum 
tempcTtiluTV 5tj“Fi 









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A clusiering species with siems 4 - UNn highr -- 
liii thick, pate j^een and entirely covered 
ivilh k^ng while hairs. There an' lK-24 ribs with 
areoles Ivaring lH-36 pale yellowish radial 
spines to ^/un long,, and four to J-jve ivd‘lipf.'s"d 
c\'ntralsto lin in length, plus numerous hairs 
which .ihiiosl obscure the Sterns I’km ersare 
Jiiirniil in eady summer; they are pale purplish 
pink, linlong, 2'j^iru>r more across, with I he 
green stigma very much in evidence. Kei]uirt^ a 
sunny position; normnil ca.cius com post with a 
link' time added; minimum lem^H'rature 

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RiimpL 

Svn; Cercti$eH<sciiimmm Parn' 

^ 1> r* 

A duinp-forrning plant lo about !0in high; 
individual stems a re 3-3in thick with 10- N ribs. 
Large round atcoles are set about V^in apart wnth 
variously ctikired Spines: lO-J 2 radial spines 
about */ 2 in in length, and two losSs centrals lo3in 
tt>ng. The typical coloring is w^hite, Flow'crsare 
2-3l.|,in losig and over3in across, and are pinkish 
red, t>ca 4 rringby day in summer. Retgiires a 
sunny posit ion; norma I cactus comptist; 
minimum temperature U5A 

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tctiiNoa-REfsENGELMANNlI var 
ACICULARIS L, Denson 

A spinereotor variety found on n;>cky hillsides at 
upto3,3tlUft elevation. Stems can reach up lo2ft 
lung, 2in in diameter, forming clusters. The 
pinkish or yellowish spines vary' in length up to 
I '/ 2 in. Day flowering in summer, the flowers art' 
pu rpie oraTiagen ta , a nd are abou 1 2 l^zin across. 
Ret|uireinenisare the same as for the type 
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FCHJN<x:FRFLfS EJVGELM ANNI[ var 
CHRYSOCENTRUS(Engdm.)Hngdm. 
ex RQmpL 

A kmg'Spiiwii varicly from Itnv to high 
elevations in desert regkms. Stems are tLSually 
up to8in high, abi.iut 2^,^in thick, And rorming 
grou ps of three lo ten . The spines are various 
shades of nxidjsh or yvlkHvish coloring, the 
lower central being white, ail straight or tw'iijteti, 
to about 2in long. Rowers are purplish to 
magenta, lo 3 V 4 tn in diameter, and occur by day 
in stummer, Rc^uirenu^ntsas forthes|x>ctefi, 
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FCHisxxtRELs E N NE AC A NTHU S 
Engelm. 

A dustering, somewhat prijsirate species w'ilh 
stems to Sin long, l-3irt thick with eight loten 
prominent blunt ribs. The whitish roundareoles 
areseialxiui ‘/^inapart. Radial spines are white* 
nu mtn'riiig seven to ten or more, u p to 4'Ain long 
and spreading; there are one to t hrec^yellowish- 
brown eenlrak 1 l6-2Ydn in length. The pale 
purplish -red flowers* 2-2 ‘'■'lin long, about 3in 
across, appear by day in mid -.summer. Re^iuires 
a bright sunny ptwilion; normal cactus compost; 
niinimum temperature 5tT'F. Mcxioi fOr(/rjj(p/riej. 
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tCEilN'OCEBF-UStNGELMANNIl var 
VARlEGATUS(Engelm,)Engdm. eX 
RiimpL 



Kc I iiMtKLTzRE^usFENULEkl .) 

Rfimpl. 

Syn: Cm'its/t'FtrWfr! Engel nt. 



Habitats vary from grassy, gravelly liillsides to 
high-altitude deserts. These are dustering plants 
w ith stems 3 V 4 - 6 I 11 long, to 2in t hick. Spines a re 
reddish black, the rad ials sometimes almost 
white, u*5 is the lower central; allareaKiut 1 1‘^in 
in length. Diurnal, in summer, flowers are 
purpUsh to magenta, about 2in diameter. 

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Stents arv-l- fiin long, 2-2'/^in tidek, dull i»r 
br^Tw nish green i 1 h nd ne to t wel vi*- rih> AfV< ’les 
a re .ihou t ' n apa rt Iva ring .ilx ml eigli t 

bn>w nish rail ud spines long and a single, 

much longer central. Ihe pur}iUs3i'Vinlet flowers 
areabtiut iv^in long, with petals *'|(,h)(heJ*' at the 
edges. 1 hey ure diurnal, appearing in summer. 
Rei|ujres tull sun; normal cactus commit wi with a 
little lime adLleiijnliinii'mim k-mperature ^f 'l-, 
USA iArizinM, .VfzejVlr.vti'e^, fSiJUJi'riraJ/d 

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FCi KNiXTEKtus FEND LERI var 
KUENZLERJ (Gn^tutlerd L. Bcns^m 
S)Ti' Ciislutter, 

I’itTcv Jk Sthwerin 



Soliinrv' orhranchtng, dark grwn to reiidifih 
t^rown^ct>ni^.•fl]^ tofiin lonmond upio 4in tn 
dwtnfler. They ha vt‘ about JO prt>fniri(?nl ribs 
and conspioious tubercles. Arenles bcMrlour to 
SIX whitish radial iipioe?i aluntl '■/i- '■•'ain lonKr and 
occasionally one lonj-er bLickisli tx?ntrjl. rluwerN 
arcdturnak in sumTner; purplish pink to vtolol, 
2-4111 loii]^ and across. FU.xjuirvs H^Kl: 
ru>nn<i] cad us compost; niininium tempi^raUtre 
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liailMiLEKi uhi FENDLERl van NOVA 

A moslcolortu I variant discoviTod in the Clark 
Motmlains. It has bcvn nwnily constdertHi a 
tomi oj var. n'ths;irNrrs, but the flovi'ifr colonnj;; 
tails li> nrevi the necessary' descriplton, rbe 
flcivvenj, 2in lonj;. are Junnel-shapts.! with pale 
pink petals shading dmvn to a nch deep n.’ddislv 
purple throai, and appear by day in summer. 
Rwiuijx'S lull sun; normal t:atlU!!id>ni|>ost; 
minimum tempura lure 5tF'f. USA {Cutihfuun. 
Nt'iiitiuy. 





ECHiNOCEHEUs FE RRE I R IAN U S Gat . 

An e rect, somcnvhat ^Eobu liir plant of ten ii p to I ft 
high in its habitat and 3f-4in thick. Dull gray- 
green in color il has nine to thirteen ribs The 
anft.ilesbeiir nine lo thirteen grayrsh-brtnvn 
radial spines up to l/iin longr and the long 
cenlrals, first brown but betKiminggray, are very' 
prominent, about 2irt long. Flowering ui 
summer bv day., the blooms area deep Rise pink 
alxiui 1 '/iin across, 2l.^n long. Requires a bright 
sunny position; notmat cactu.s compost; 
minimum tempera to n.^5<TT. ,Vlc.'ntj:ififej'/jiJ+ 



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lit I liNtx i:»t;Lis FLORESll Bticktb, 



Acy'tiiidriral-slemmed species to about Tin high, 
lin in dismeten deep green in color vvithaboul 14 
riba. Theartoleslwar many whitish or brownish 
radial spines atxiul ^in long, and. more rarely 
one io tivo longer centrals. Flowers are brighl 
red, i V^in long. 3in across, appcNi ring by day in 
mid-summer. Requires caR'tuI watering at all 
times; a fairly sunny position; an enriched 
mineral compost; minimum temperature 
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echimkt:reusKNIPPELIANUS Licbn. 

A vtfry Jarkgrevn glnbular^ alimwt tjval plan! 
about 2in in diamelor, tvitli fivt to sii( rounded 
ribs d ivided by broad lu itcj ws . Thtr Hrt*oli^s a 
vcrs'siTiall wHhono lo Ihrw yellowish, bristly 
s^pii'ies to ^jin long, tho.se t^tiiekly falling. 
Fujwerinj; diurnal] V irv spring and early summer, 
the flowers are pint, abuul H-i:in Mng. lioquires 
sun: normal cactus compost; miniinunt 
temperature A'le.TicofCixT^tijfaJ, 



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KRUEGERI Glass & Foster 

Similar in most resptocis kj the speciesy hut morL' 
n?adi1y fomiing dusters. The stems, 2in ortnore 
thick, have more ribs, and the a rentes Inrar three 
to four spines to '.^in long, Flowers are whitish, 
thefjutcr segmenLs tinged tan, tt) pale purple, 
Retjuires bright light; normal cactus compost, 
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EC'i-iiNOtEKiiUS KNiPPELl ANUS var, 
REYESIT Liu 

Very simitar in most respects to vnr. the 

four spines are whitish to prale yellow, (he upper 
th fee tipped browm, to ^lin tong, the Icm esl 
Spines to lin. Flowers are purple, 2-2 '/dn wide 
when fuliy Day Fowering in the sumtnier. 
Requires full Sun; noma I cactus ci^inpi.isl; 
minimum temperature .Vle.rjtrH'jVHfTit 
Leiiui. 



A stiff, erect gray*grtpen species with stems (o 
lOin long, I t^"2in thick- ilierv are siJi to seven 
ribs with whitish aretjles set with ivhite spines, 
eiglit radials loi^n long, and one central I in in 
length, tJay rki wiring in summer, the tlowers 
are ji/iin long, purf^lisir md with a center line a 
deef>er shade. Requires bright tight; tuirmal 
cactus com post; minfmLim tempera ttiivStl^^l". 
.VltMuaj (Niteivi Lxvt}. 



tt.nist>c:ELtuiUS L EON E N SIS Ma ihssun 
Syn: var, 

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15 CI iiNOLfcREUS LINDSAYI MoyiTsn 
Syn: Edtintx:i::ivus< ftrmrinfmiy var. 

(Mcyran) N. P. Taylor 

Adull-gfwn alnit>si ^li>lxibi4? pUint, >^in Of mort 
[all i,ind alx>ul 3^Ain EtiLk. IL hn^ei^hl lo thiriton 
iiibs>indarieuk-!j befiiing long, ivhite ti.irtQous 
spim-^ UppLiJ black; (hi? radiak aft- about Viin 
tang, Ehetvniralft ll^-2in. ITlovvt'ringm stimmer, 
Ihe plant is diunw! and (he flowers areabKnit 2in 
long, rosrt? pink with an tirango-rL'tl itiroat. 
Kt*t|oifes full sun; 0001141:1 catiusconipwHil; 
mimcTiiifn IfmperatureS.V’P. A'lf.TkafifcrFiJk 



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A rather variable si^xx-ies with rounilifill or 
somewhat ty'lindrical slems 2-6in long, Ta-Un 
thick, and clusteTing freely Colored bright green 
jiiissjng to gray, there areeighl l(J ton ritw with 
aretiles set alx>ui-V4in apart waring grayish- 
white spines, n.im' to ten radial s to I in kwg. and 
one to tour centrals to 1 'Ain - l"he llawersare 
yellow, about 1 Vjin long^ and hkxim by day, in 
sumtner ICequirwi fiill sun; normal cactus 
compodl with Ume added; minimum 
tempera tun? Mr,rdi] ffJn/e?. 



EcuiNCKHKiiLrsMARITlMUS (Jones) 
K,Sch. 




tCHlMcKtuELsMERKERl Hildm, 

An erect or senu-pn>sl rate species w^ilh stems of 
gravishgreen 4 Vi-bin thick, up to lflormi>re 
hi gin, and with eight to nine rounded ribs with 
prominent tubenrles. 1 he ftrcMlesaire grayish 
while sel about apart with six lo nine while 
radial spines and one to two cen t rals up to 2in 
long- I'fihwersare purplish red, about 2^, ^tn long, 
anda re diurnal, in summer. KeedsgtHKl light; 
norma L cactus com pi>sl ; mininiu m te ntpefalurc- 
5tk‘F- jS'Lfriircnr jVft'.fMTP, 



tci een'OCebhusNI VOSUS Glass & Fostur 
Syrif Itickeb. (?) 

A elump-l^onming species, the indiviJu,il! stems 
are pule green and up lo 1 V^in in diameter, willt 
abou 1 1 2 low ribs . A moles are i>n slighi 
prominences set lAinapart, iFic spines a re white 
or grayish, liptfed black, of which I here are about 
30radjabi, long and 11-12 cenlra Is, 

l^zin, rarely one longer (o Vjin. Flowers are 
diurnal, in summer, magenSa ina>U>rand I 
1 V.\in across. Ki'quires full sun; slighily 
ealca reous caclus o.>mpost; mi nimiim 
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i uiiN<.K liRKLJsrAnLLOSUS A. Unktr 
S\Ti: viiT, 

(Cim'.) L. lk.’nM?n 

Tht^carliCT litit still |>?irs]sLs re^rdlijss of ihe 
recIflijfciificdHon. AsprJivling. briirLi;3iLnj^, pnle 
f»ret?n plant with tilems up to K^n lon^, ISn ihick^ 
and seven to nine ribs. An?o!es are ydknvish 
with alwui sewn brownish-white ra^iial spines 
U> Viin loi^i^^nd one yellow central toy^in. 
Floworiny; d iumAlly i n .su m mer, the blooms are 
yellow^ loJin in diaineter- a sunny 

p^isition; normuil cdcliis composts mini mum 

tempemtun; 5t7'F. USA (Tt'vrtsji. 



RCi MNtTf'FJiEiusrECnN ATUS (.Scheidw,) 
Engelin 

The a most variablesped.es, GlolH^wor 

short cylindrical plants to ftin hi^h, 2}/i-’VMr\ 
thick with about 2il ribs. Hie 22-30 radial spines 
are whitish or pinkish, tocsin long, arranged like 
a comb, and (here are about three very short 
centra Is to Vinin long. Flowers are diu ma I, 
appearing in summer; 2 Vfe“3 'Ain across, they are 
pale pinkish ta%-ernier with a white thrt^at. 
Ret|LLires sun; normal cactus compost; minimum 
temperature Sff 'F. tfS/l lT('J,’i!SJr Miofco fiS'cfrtJrcnj 






tit tHiNOCEREi?S PECTl N ATUS va r, 
CTENOIDES (Etigelm.) VVenigor 
S y n : Edjr^iiUVrc'tts dei jojWf's E nge im 

A dark green, eylindrical-shiiped plant to I ft Ifl 
2in high, with 21) or more ribs. ITitNireoles are 
dose-set bearing 12-25 grayish or browinsh 
Tadi«rl spines more of less ad pressed, with two to 
five or more briiwnish centrals about Viin lortg. 
flowers appear in summer, and are diumtiil. Up 
to4in diameter, they are generally yellow, rarely 
pink or purplish. Requirt'S sun; nonnal cactus 
compi.ist; minimum temjx^rature SfT'F. Mexim 
fSripifvrt), USA i'Texnih 



FXJ HNtxiEKFiuB PECTIN ATUS van 
DA S YA C ANTHU S ( Engt’l m, } 

N. V. Taylor 

Sy n: Engetm. 

jvctitmtiifi va r. tn'omfxiamia 

L. Bonstitr 

Cylindrical, to Hi n high and 3-3 Ain thick, with 
18-20 ribs. Brownish an?oles bear lH-22 brown or 
pink radial spines to Ain long and thrtV t<s Light 
centrals to Flowers are yelk»w, ti»4jo long, 

4 -V 4 in in diameter, diurnal, in summer. Needs 
sun; norma I cactus compost with a little lime; 
minimum temperature 51.1'^. L/SAfAriztwfjj. Neir' 
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R fllNtK>HHl.'!^I*ECTINATU5 var. MINOR 
{Ent'dm.J L. Bcnsim 
Svn: i^}tj}iiverciiiiiiaiiyth‘niithiiii Viin minor 
Kngt'[in.;£ripj?rc\vr(:'(iii,st’ 0 /fEJ'/iTrriv/j Br, <!k 

Stems ary usually fkilitnry, 4in-l tt «r more tail 
andabt^ut ,1jn thick with 14- L6 strai>^hi ribs. The 
cliJselv'tH^l ari.t>les carry up i pink Oi'gravl'ili 
radial spines Vs^'/iin kuij^anJ twour morv 
centrals I'lijrujr a little more in len^!;th. Flowering 
in early su miner, I he 0145111 isiliumal, w'ilh 
magenla flowers 2^Vnn indiameler. Requires 
bright sun; norma t cactus aimptstit with ii: little 
linie added; minimum lemf'ferature US.4 
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WENJGERtL. Benson 

; More or less lyLind rica t pki tUs, 3-4in long , 2in 
thick . wi t h up to 1 4 straighl rtlts, ' Hie a rentes bea r 

' 14-16 aphy- white radial spines mn |i>iig and one 

to ihrwsimilarty ctilored cenirab in a Vertical 
series, l/iiiin in length. Day flowering in mid- 
SLLinmerj the flowers siiv magenta wit ha 
velloivish ihmat, 2 *3lr'^in in duimetor- Nindsa 
bright SU 5 inv pijsiiinn; ni^Tmai cactus CKLsmposi 
w^itha little fi me added; itiiniimun iemfiera lurv 
50CT. USA iJt'xdiK Mi'xiatfCMhuihiK 





Lt f II N< X tiKilUb PE NT A LOPH US {DC. ] 
Riimpl. 

A somewhat spraw'ling, pale to dark green plant 
ivith stems 4%-5V;in long, about Y^in thick, and 
four to five ribs set with whitish areoles. The 
ji'eUowish or whitish spines are all radiats, to Yiiii 
in. length. Rowering early to mid-summer, the 
flowers a re diurnal, lilac to carmine, and up to 
4in Jong and across. Requires bright Ughl; 
normal cactus coniptssl; minimum tempera! 
5dT. USA fTcjftfsT MiXiaUt^orifurn Staffs J. 




l-cift^tX’FHHUsPULCHELLUS^MarL) 

K, Sch. 

Moreor less globular plants, branchingfrom the 
base. The individual stems aw I '.'^2in thick, 
bluish green, with 1 1-13 Iciiv ribs ntJlched into 
small pirtiinlnenoes bearing w'hitish areok^. 
Then? rtrC' thrwto four yellowish to grayish 
spines, all radials, to ’/itn long. Fltm^ersare a 
bright nwe pink with whitcHitlged jH'tals, about 
1 */;in long, and are diurnal in summer. KwjUtrvs 
bright light; normal cactus compost; minimum 
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KaiiNt.X’KRKUS FULCHELLUS var 
WEJNBERGlJ(Wdnfil )N. F. Taylor 
Syi^: LchhfOcen*us 

Thir ^Myish-grwn stems a re ^kibular becoming 
sti^hily elivngated, jbtiut -ly^in in diiimeter^ witli 
atH>uM3 ribs. Areoles^ abcuit ^«n jparl, bcflf 
at«ni[ Irishnrt,^ thick H^hite r.idiiit spines wilh 
hn>ivnisb lips Iw *^n lung; there.iiv nu centrals. 
Rowering Jiiimally in summer^ the Hovversorv 
bnghl pink. ,ihmt 2in lung, R^M|ttires hnghi light; 
numifal cactus cumpust; rninimiim temperalure 
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[ £tiiif^L)c:tktL"!)SriNIGEMMATUS Lau 

I 

A dtisleringspedi's, uhwlling tW>rji the Kise. 
1“he stems aw dark gf evil r I -2in I hick with JQ' 12 
slightly bLimpy ribs. Arti>1esiirebrt>wnish 
bearing yelli>^v'ish-bmwn spines, si», loetghi 
rndials I'VVsin lung, arwi idiiu tti ihjee lungiirr 
! centrals- Rowering by day in stPn>intT l he 
bltHKmsare tibiTut 2in ncRiss, and dtivp pink. 
Requires bright tight; noniui I cactus ixmipust; 
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Rt>se 

Synt EchiiioceiTiiS fvcthmiu^ [Engelm-J var* 
njjft/tssnwriii Engelm- 

A globula r to cy^tindncal pLnl tu 1 ft high-. 

' 1 '.'i-3V’in th ickj, rarely oMsel ling, with 1 6-23 
straight ribs bearing ekmgated areoles. The 
Spines an? whitish dr in shades of red or bnmn 
i made u p ol 1 3-23 radials, V4 - k mg and 
spreading like a' comb; no centrals. l-1owering 
early summer, bnght pink to magenta, 2 'i*^-3in 
long, diurtuL Req uires bright liglit; normcil 
cactus c>.mtp<.JSt; niinimum Icmperalure 5tTF, 
USA (Ariumtt, .’VtieMt'A'HKdH Atn'k'O 



ECitiNtKLKiiLisSCHEERl (Salm-Dvck) var. 

GENTRY] (CIov,) N. F, laylor 

Syn; Ikhutixereuif^eitinfi Ottv*; EVilirVrtJtf'nH^ 

A slender, cylindrical plant with creepmgor 
erect stems lo6in or more long, Vj- I ' iin thick. 
Dull green, ll has four to five ribs, scarcely 
tuberculate, with a rentes I’earing eight to twek e 
radial spines hardly 'A*an kpiigand rarely tme 
central. Summer flowering, the flotversan.^ 
diurnal, bright pink and about 3*/iin long, 

I Rc'q u ires bright ligh t; normal cactus com post ; 
minimum temperature SO^T, Aieriref SrwrjiftT. 
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ECMiM x tKKUS ST O LON I r E RUS 
W.T.Miirsh 



Aj^raviSih-gtivn, sltdoniftfmui^ pkinl u-'ith 
c>'lindnt;t»l i^tUirui lo 1 I t Ktj'h, 2in in diiiiTHJkT, hIphI 
12- 16 finely lutx-'niiLak* ribs. AfeHiles hin apArX 
bear l0-12\¥hitish radidi spints In Vj,in lon^ 
iheix'an? thFt?e In four brnivnish oenlrjls 1 in 
in len>4lhi Elowers arebtime laierallyr Uiey 
brighi \'el!(.Jivand funnel’shnptjd, uplo3V4in 
bnji;, aonjsi- ivlien l Lilly open. They 

appearbyday in summer fteLpiireiSLiiij norninl 
caciusa'jnnptFsl; minimum temj.H‘ralure 5t)'T. 





ELI UNOC FRt b’S STO LONI FE RU S var. 
TAYOPENSIS (W. T. Marsh) N, W Taylor 
Kdiitftmt'W.'i imfi^ifciisis VV, T. Marsh 

Thej^^rayish'p'tvn steins are cylindrical and up 
tt>l«n hij^hj 'Ain thick, ixcasinnalty 
liffscttin^, with M-13 ribs bearing ap\nik^ sei 'A- 
^napart. Spines an? pra\ishi then? are 
numemus radial spineSr long, and nile to 

three cenirals lo lin in Icnglh, ptinvering day 
in summer, the bkKims an? bright yellow, lin 
long, 2 '-^n across. Requires bright light; nocmal 
cactus Cpppnpt^Sl; minimum temperalvire 50'T. 
AlCJfiiii fSoPictnJ. QjJ'ljrcJilJWJiJ. 




HX’HlNOCtRF.us STRAMI N EUS (Engelni . ) 
Rump]. 

Adumpforming spedes. each pale-green slem 
is up to 1 Din long, 3 Win wide al the base, with 
J [1^1 3 ra t her tu be rcu la (tr dwply fu rmwed ribs. 
I'htf arcolesare n>und, small, and white, atH>ul 
T'^iinapftrt, bearing seven to fourteen whitish 
radial spine;; to lin long and iPiie to kiurcenlrals 
1 ’/i-3Win k>ng. The purple-pink tlowers are 
hjnncl'Shaped, 2lA-^-'-4in tong and -Lvide, 
appearing w day in mid-summer. Requires 
gtMKl lighi; slightly calcareous cactus compN,wt; 
nunimiLtm temperature 5tb'F, USA fMiijMcjfk'ii, 
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Thestemsare globular becomingelongiHed and 
clustering occasionally. Dull green, they are 
atniut ftin long, 3-3 Win thick, w'ith live Co nine 
promifienl ribs with narrow furrow's between. 
Small woolly anrt>les bear thrw lodghi radial 
spines and one central to Win lone, later 
bcwniing almost spineless. Day flowering in 
summer, the flowers an? yellow', about 3V4in long 
and w'lde. Requires sun; hormal caclus 
minimum temperature 50”f’. Mt'A'ia>fCcwtmiiurd 
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ECl UNCxzt REUS TR FG LOCH I OlATU Svar. 
MOJAVENSlS(Engclm.) L. 

Synr Et^irmJa+rcws tingclm. 

ex Riimpl. 

A fiwly dusterinfi, spreading species willt stems 
2-8in in length, abeut 2in thick. These a re pale te 
grayish green, w^ilh whitish areoles set ahnuE 
apart. The spines, initially reddish btil soon 
tuminggray, include about tcri rodialstn tin 
long and o ne central to 2in, noteers areCtirmine 
red, 1 long a nd aCn^ss; they are d in mal , 

flowering in mid-summer Rts^^uiressunj ni>rm,i[ 
cactus aim prsl; minimum lempf.'raturt?5(fT. 
USA (CflHforma, Neivuia}. 





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FCt llNtX RKtiUSTRl G LOCH I Dl A'rus 
Enf>elm. var GON ACANTHUS Boiss, 
Syn: (Engclm. & 

Bigelow) Lem. 

Stems a re cylindrical and up to about 2 '^in thick, 
dull greenish with seven (o nine more' or less 
acuieribs. Areoles beareighi I hick, grayish- 
yellow' radial splnes^V^in long and one 
Vellois'ish, bkick-lipf.ied cenlra! about 2^/tin in 
length. Day flow-ering in summer ihe 1 Vj-2in 
long flowers area vivid yellinvish orange. 

R«]u ires sun; normal cactuscompcisi; minimum 
lenipt‘ralun?^rT* USA (SiyttUwm Slnti's). 



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MELAN ACANTHUS {Eriselm,) 

L. Beiiiion 

Syn: Ec^ifVicx.m’ii's Engelm. ex 

W. H. Earif 

A freely dumping plan! W'ilh many stems 3-6in 
long, l-2in thick, and nine to ten luberculate 
ribs. Spines mostly gray'ish, Vjin in length, 
of which there are five to eleven radials and one 
lothiw centrals. Elowersarebrighi red, 1-2 
long, 1-D/iin acfosti, anti a re day fltiwering in 
mid-summer Needs sun: normal cadiES 
compost: mi ntmum tern pera tu re 45'T . USA 
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lijcitLNtXHfttus'nJLENSlS Bfcivo 

Aspedes which it seems shim Id be rtghnully 
placed, possibly wjih L. cuFieutueffids. Stems, lo 
about 2in in diameter, are dull green with five to 
six bumpy ribs. Spines a re gra yish or brownish; 
there are about five lo six radtalsand one to three 
centrals to long- Flowering m suinmer 
and diurnal, the flowers are2-2'':iri king, 
purplish-pink. RetjuireSSiin; norma] CaciuS 
compost; min imiEm tern pera lu re 50' T . iVIrufn 
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ECHi.Nioctiifus VIERECKll Werd. 

Ai^'mi'pfostralespedes with long, piileii^ieen 
stt^mstodboutHin, l-l^<iin Ihick, withsavento 
mnv tiibfri'Ulak' ribs. A™>]es are aj^vm 

bearing; whitiiih or yellowish ?<ptnes: seven lo 
eleven radinis tip to ahou! '/lin long, and three to 
/jve centra la Lo ^jin cjr mote long, Sunnmer 
tlowering, ihediurnainowenjare fllMUt3-4in In 
diameter, deep pink or magenta. Re<.|U ires bright 
liglit; nomwl caclus compost; mlniminn 
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ECHINOCEREUS VIRIDIFLORUS Engdm. 

A dull to fresh green pl.mt with somewhat 
globula r stems to 3in long. I tuck, and 13- 

1 5 ribs. The spines a re white or bn.i wnish a risi ng 
from elongated areoles. There a re [3-15 radials 
about '/=iln long, and zero lu three central spines, 
up to lin in length when present. Flowering by 
day in summer, t he flowei^S a re u p to 1 i ri long 
and acrossand greentsh-yellow with a darker 
midstripc- Requires bright sun: norma] cactus 
com pctti ; m initrui m tempe raiun? .5tVT. L/SA 
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EUiLNCX-EKEUsVIRIDlFLORUS vdr. 

DAVISll (Houghton) Marsh. 



Very shorty dull-grve n stems of a depressed 
globular shape. There a re six lo seven ribs with 
□reoles beanng nine to twelve radial spines, 
rarely one central; these are reddish or grayish 
and up to ^ir\ lorig. [ he Howers are greenish 
yellow., lin long, Vdn acrt»ss, and appear 
diurnally,. in summer. Rtt|uirementsas for the 
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EQHINOFOSSULOCACIVS 

DICHROACANTHUS (Marl.) Bn & R. 
Syn: StetiLX^dit^> (Mart.) 

Berber 

A somewli.it oval-shaped, plant td^in 

high, 4itt wide wUh abou.1 32ACL3!Or wavy ribs. 
The roundish ar^olesare setat inlt-rvalsof 
1 . and hear four lo six n;idd ish or gra vhsh 

SfUineSr wme to V^in in length, IjU? spring 
flowering, a nd d lurna! , I he Rtiwors a re pinkish 
violet, fsfeedsa sunny position; normal caelus 
compKistj minimum teinperature'50''F. .■'di'jrjai 





Ect{iNorossuLOCAcn;sCOPTONOGONUS 
(Lem.) LawT. 

Sym Sfofcx5ac:ri/5aip/ojjo^^opa/s (Lem.) 

Berger 

A globular, grayisli-grccn plant wilh 10-15 
straight, notched ribs, 2-4in high, to 4*Ain in 
diameter, ITieareolesare set Jin apart in the 
notches. Spines a re reddish, becoming 
yellowish, about linlongandairv'ed upwiird; 
three to five in nnmbqn Spring flowering, and 
diurnal, the flowers area wdiiiLsh purple with a 
prominent pinkish-browm median line lothe 
petals. Kenpires full sunlightrn<>rmal cactu.s 
mnipost; minimitm temperalure50‘’F. 
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fma CRISTATE FORM 

Only on rareoa-asions is a crested form of this 
species discovered, and frequently only ihe 
spina tion reveals its specific status. 




ECHiNOf ossu L ocACTus E RECTOC LNTRIJS 
Backeb^ 

A more or less globular plant to a bout 2in high, 
VAin in diameter, dark grayish green in color 
with atKiut 50 or more ribs. The areolc.'; are about 
^lin a pa rt, bea ri ng fi ve to si x or monf pa Ee, 
vello wish-brown radial spines aboii t Vbn long, 
but one of these up K> about 2in in length. There 
are two yellowish central spines, about Vsln 
Uingn Flowers are whitish, amund y+in long, anti 
diurnal in summer. Needs gtxKi light; [lomial 
cactus com|xvjii: minimum lempenitum iithT- 
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ECH1NOR)SSULOCACTU5 OC HOTE RE N AUS 
Tiegel. 

A bluish-grtfi'n globuLir plant 3En high, 4in in 
diamt-UT, ilh abi>ut 30 wavy-cdfied ribs. Thi' 
yellowish artHiiles hear many while radti^l 

spines long and four brownish-yellow 

(.‘entralSr tlie uppenii,osl often to Il'ian in length. 
Spnng flowering, and diumal, the flowers are 
pwle pink or ivhitish with a purplish median line 
a nd. th HM t . Retiui res full su n; nomna I cact u s 
compiwl; minimum tempera tu re 55"l-, Alexice 
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ECHINOFOSSULOC ACTUS MULTiCOSTATUS 

Syn: (rs mullicontatu^^ (M ildm . ) 

Berger 

Dark green globubrspceies abonl 4in ivtde , 
flattened on top, with up to 100 ribs, each with 
about two wrhite woolly areoles- Six to nine 
spines, up to 1 ’-^in in length and yellowish or 
gmyish- Day flowering in late spring, the flowers 
are 1 in long, whitish with a purplish-wlet 
median line. Requires a bright, sunny position; 
normakactuscomprisi; minimum temperature 
45'‘F^ Mexico (Durdrij^i, Caihtjilti). 








ECHINOKOSSULOCACTU5 PE NTAC ANTH US 
{LenT,)Bh &R. 

Syr: Berger 

Gmyish-green globular plants 3-3 in in 
diameter with 3iM0 w^avy -edged ribs bewaring 
very few grayish areoles- These have five 
grayish-brown spines, the upper ones lo2in 
long, thekwver to i/iiin. Flow^eringdiumaUy in 
spring, the flowers are yjin long, whitish with a 
pale purple midstriper Requires full sun; normal 
cactus compost; minimum tcmperalure50*E. 
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PHYLLACANTHUS (Mart.) Uwr, 

Syn: Stenocactits (Mart.) 

Bierger 

A dark bluish -green globular plant about 3Vtiin in 
diameter with3C-35 thin, w^avy-edged ribs 
bearing areoles set abou 1 1 in apa rt . The spi nes 
are red, passing to bmivn. There are hvo to 
seven in all, the upper three, 71^-3 Win long, Are 
flat, the others slender and spreading. Day 
flowering in late spring, the bkmrns are up to 
^in long and yellowish white with a bnnvnish- 
red thn>at. Requires sun; normal cactus compt^sl; 
minimum tempera tu re fiOCTt 



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tCHlNOMASTU&ACUNENSIS Marsh. 



A shorty cylindrical plant aUnjt6V^n 4in in 
Jiamt’U'r wiih a apindlf-shaped ivHJltittxikr llu^re 
are J S iu w*set ribs wi th wlii tc wrxjlly nreciles, 12 
whitish, spreading rad tal spines a ncl three to 
lour reddish-tippt^ cenl Is ahcni C 1 in long . 
Flowers arc diurnal in summer, wilh pale pink 
inner petals shnided di.?epcr i n the th roal, 
reddish'pink eslerruslly on Ihe outer ones, abx>ul 
lin long and acn^iss. Requires bright Sun; 
enriched pt^mus compost plusa little lime and 
humus; rninimuin ten^peraluic StJ’F, LfSA 
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echikomastusINTERTEXTUS {Eiijgelni.) 

Rn & R. 

Syn; £c,l[^r^^)(3^d^^5 micrtfxtus Engel m.; 
Nivlla^kt tfderfLTfff (Engelm.) L. Benson 

A green globular plant about 3’Ain high, 3in in 
diameter^ with 13 tuberculate ribs and numerous 
spirHJS covering the body ol the plant. The spines 
are whitish icd consisting ol 16-25 radials '/i- 
long, and four centrals ^^dn in length , 
Flowers are diurnal in summer, V.iin long and 
across. Requires full sim; slightly calcareous 
cactus ccimposl; minim um lemperaiure 5(TF. 
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Br.&R. 

Syn: NiXfll^ydk durmt^imsis (Runge) 

L. Ek'nson 

Plants are liolitary 3V4^in high, 2-3Fliin bnad, 
dark gri?en^ with 18 ribs divided into warts up to 
l^n nigh . The areoles bear abt>u 1 30 grayish- 
black radial spines, ^6-1 in long, and bur 
upward-fKiinting centrals of similar length and 
color. Flowering diumally in summer, the 
flowers an? ^ 4 -lin with reddish purple petals 
edged with pink. Requires fuU sun; normal 
cactus compost; minimum tempera litre WF, 
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I (Coult,) Br&R. 

Syn; S^^c?n™cfws£!^0ff^?0£^^^r^ls (Coult.) 

N. P, Tavbr;£c/triftkwd!riit'rt\:fi:xri;frrii; 

CouU. 

Globular^ bluish-green loSin talk -Im in 
diameler, ciwerva in whitish spines, 14-21 
notched ribs carry elongated arei>les with H-21 
radial spines, ij^in long, and one longer centra I- 
Flowering in summer, diiiniak tltwversare l-2in 
long, ^‘ 4 in across, pink with a dark it^roat, Meeds 
full sun; norma I cactus compost with a little lime; 
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ECiUNtiMASius M ARI POSE NSl S Hesler 
Syn: Nixiikn^iia (Hester) 

L, Benson; Sc/i^rooitfiis Hwr/fJOSi’Jisls 
(Hesiex) P, Taylor 

A short, q/lindrical p]arM lo3^^in 21Ain 
wide, awered wilh spines, lE Kas21 ribs with 
areoles bearing 25-35 whitish rndia! spines V|i- 
y^in lon^ jmd: lour Eosix brownish tipped 
cenlnqilsto^in long. Flowers which are diurnal 
and Bummer flowering, are n>s*.‘ pink, pale pink, 
or pinkish While, about linking and abnuE lin 
amiss . Needs a su nny position; a slightly 
calcan^ous cactus cnmpost; rnininiujn 
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EcmNO.MASTii’sUNGUISPlNUS (Engelm.) 

Br, & K, 

Syn ; Neolloytiia miguispitta ( Engclm ,) L . 

Benson 

HI u Lsh'green gjobuiar pla nls, Eo 4 Vdn high and 
a txjut 4in wide. They ha%^e large wixilly aneoles 
bearing sbou E 25 whitish radial spines lo 
bng, and lour Eo eight thicker brownish centrals, | 
Rower; are a deep reddish brown, about t in j 

long, yjin across, and are day flowering in 
summer Rcqui res bright light; a permeable, j 

slightly calcareous but enriched COmpO&t; 
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EiCiUMOMASTUsUNGUISPINUS var, LAUI 
(Frank k Zecher) Glass &r J’ostcr 
Syn: £r/H>i(wwi75lj4is lt?Etr Frank & Zecher 

This hd.s a more flattened stem than the species^ 
but is generally globular Eo about lin In dtameEer. 
It has about 2C> hi herded ribswHEh wiiiiish 
areqles, hav^ing around 20 radial spines long 
and four to six central to lin: these are reddish 
browm, Fliwvers are psile yellowish green with a 
violeE-brownish mediHin stripe to the petals, 
appea ring by day In summer, Keu|uiiesa sunny 
position; normal cactus compost; minimum 
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GEaii,'>^Sc Ftwier 

Syn; lunrNot’^EN L. Etenson; 

Scfmx’rtdfErs liwrntK’bV (L. Benson) 

N. P, Taylor 



Stems are sol Ha ry, globose or ovoid , a nd spiny 
Up to4l/jin long, SV^in wide. Ribs divided into 
tuWjyleswithareoles bearing 12-14 radial and 
two dr more ceniral spines, whilish writh 
broken ish tips, ^-1 in long. Row^ering Iw day itt 
mid 'Summer, yellowish white, lin aCmSS, 
Requires bHgb[ light; slightly calcareous 
(impost; minimum icmperature5<yT, USA 
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ECHiNOPas ARACHN ACANTHA {8uin. & 
llitter) Fried r. 

Syr: {iradmicatilha Buin. & KUter 

A u>undish plant abnu( ^<iin high^ J thickr 
dark green in cabr wit h 14 ribs. The a rcoles bea r 
abou t lodark'brow'nishtadjaJ spines which later 
turn whilishr and one dark central spine, all 
about l^in long. Flowers a re yeUow^ to orange, 1- 
l '/zin across^ appearing by day in summer. 
Recjuires bright light, w^hich is essential; normal 
cactus compost; mimmum tempera tun? 5((^F, 



scidNOPSisAlJREA var. ALBIFLORA 
Rausch 

Syn: jiw™ var. albipora Rausch 

Verv sitniiarto the type spedes, this globular 
dark green plant 2'/^-3in tw more in diameter has 
six to eight or morv pale brown radial spines and 
one to three longer centrals which are initially 
dark reddish brown, but later similar to radials. 
Flowers are white., with the petals slightly tinged 
pinkish at the tips. They are diumal, Howeiing in 
summer. Requires nonrnal cactus com post; 
bright light; mirumurn temperature 50' T. 



ECHiNorsis AUREA Br. & R. 

AURA NTT ACA (Backeb.) Rausch 
Syn^^Uibivin van itumntkifi 

(Backeb.)Backcb. 

Dark green, more or less globular plan Is 3-3 ^Ain 
in diameter, w^lth about 16 ribs. Theareoles are 
large, bearing six to eight or more pale brown 
rarual spines a nd one to three or four da rk bn kw n 
centrals. Flowers, which are diumaE, appearing 
in. summer, are 2-2 ’Ain long and a deeporange- 
ellow' or pale reddish orange. Requires bright 
ghi; normal cactus compost; minimum 
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Syn: aurea (Bn & R.) Backeb, 

A more or less globular plant to 4in high, 2 lA-3in 
thick, ottselLing from the base, The stems a re 
da rk green with 14-1 5 ribs; are<iles, set a bout 
lAin apart, beareight to ten pale brown radial 
spines and about four blackish-brown centrals to 
lin long. Flowering in summer, and diumai, the 
flowFers a re bright yellow, about 3lAin long, 3V4in 
across. Meeds sun; normal cactus com post: 
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ECHIKOFS15 AUREA Br. & R. vaT. 
LEUCOMALLA (Wesssn,) Rausch 
Syn; hibivin ftirttatimensis var. kuc^miHa 
(Wessn,}Backeb. 

A dark green globular species 2-2 'Ain in 
diameier,, w^ith about 20 ribs, TheawcFles boar 
numerous wrhitish-gray spines w^hich densely 
cover the whole body of the plant. Flo wen; are 
bright yeUow', 2'Aindrmorelongand acrsjss: 
they are summer flowering, and diumai. 
Requires slight shade; nc3rmaicactu.s cximpost; 
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ECHJWPSisCANDlCANS (Gillies ex 
SaLm-Dvck) F. A. C. Weber ex D. R. Hunt 
Syn: Tric^ioaTeiis tiT»d'(Vj(iJi5 (Gillies) Br. R. 

Erect tin>emi‘pri,Tiitrjlt' bright-j;rt?e[> planlii to 
jboul2>'/ih hij;hr 6'^i» thick, with nine to eleven 

E romiiienl ribs. Areoles^Afe |arf»eanci whitish, 
eflriii^ ltM4 yeEowijih-brown radial spines up 
to lonj 3 i a nd one or more longer centrals to 
4in in length, MiKtumal floweringin tiinntner^ 
the flowers are white, 7-HWn long. Ret|uirt'S a 
bright pt^sitic^nj normal cactus c^jmptMil; 
mini mu m tem pera tu re 5fPH . A rjU'nt r? jw, 






ECHiNoi>sis ^Haku- jo' 

'ITiis plant Is an oddity originating from Japan, 
but how the biKarre and a bnomnaE growth was 
de wloped has still to be revealed . ObviousJy 
related to £. muUi^jii’Xand E. iubiponi, it might 
fust prove to be a inu Uiti{>n. Rowers a re oeamy 
white, about 4in long and about 3in in diameter, 
and bliHiiTk by day in summer* Keejui res slight 
shiide; nonmaEcactUiiiaiinpost? minliniam 
tempera hare 55'‘P. 





echinopsisEYRIESII Zvicc, 



ECt tl^SOPSlS 'H ak U" jo cristata^ 



A pip u Lir dxtrk gmen globuJa r species, taler 
elongating to become sttmewhxii cylindrical and 
ultimately iy-i -6in thick, offsetting freely. It has 
1 deeply furmwed ribs. ArvolesanertbtTtil 
I in acxiri, grayish, and bearing up to 10 mdial 
and (our to eight brimfii central spines, up to ’Ain 
in lengt h . FU >wers are nocfti ™ I , openi ng 1 a te 
aflernLwn in i^ummer; they are W^hite, and 7-UHn 
long, -H V^in acrt>ss, Recjuires bright lightj 
nontial cactus compwit; minimum temperature 
50"F, AryCJPitJJ-fi!!, Urn^m}^, Southern Bmzti. 



Another cidiiity depicting the additional 
abnoninat growth termed '"monslTose" or 
''cristate." Rowers and requirements are t he 
same as for E. 'HakU'jo'* 












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ECHINOPSIS 




echinopsjsKERM ESINA Kr^in^ 

CuJTcntJv a v^ri^iy of E 

Gurke. thv piitntSjirt? globular, up (ofHrt in 
diameter and a rich gree ha vi ng 15-23 ribs with 
areoles bearing 11-16 reddish 'yeU{>w radiat 
spines abt>ut ^/ijn long and four to sk darker 
centrals to lin, I3ay flowering in mid-summer, 
ihc floiversarv carmine reib up to 7in lon^ 3'/dn 
aCKteS. Needs bright light which is essential; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temperature 
55*’F* Afj^t^nimis. 



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ECHUs'orets LEUCANTHA Walp, 

Syn; Ecliiiiopsis satpitigaphord Ltf m. 

Globu la r to elonga ti ng grayish-groen pla nls 
about 4^in in diameter Tbene are aK>ul 14 ribs, 
slightly notched, with areoles i'^-^6in apart 
bearing abiaul 10 radial spines to lin long, and 
one thick centra 1, curvea up wa rd to 4in in 
length r Floiversare while with orange lips, ihe 
outer segments bi\>wnish green. Night 
flowering in 5 ummer, it rec^uines filter-ed light; 
normal cactusamipost; minimum temperature 
50'T. Wtstrrrr 



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EOtiNorsis MULTIPLEX (PfeifEjZucc, 

A pale green or yellowish -green globular plant 
up Io6inorniore taU, freely ofisethng Irom (he 
ba.se and sides. It has 12-15 deeply furro^ved ribs 
with white wooliy areoles set atKsut ^^lin apart. 
Spines are yellowish bniwm tipped darker, made 
up of five to fifteen ^usually lit} radial spines to 
^/ 4 in long and two to five centrals up to I '^'iiin. 
Fiw (lowering and diurnal in summer, the 
flowers are while to pink, fragrant, and fi-f!in 
long, 4^<i-4in across. Roq u ires gtjod light; 
normal cactus compost; minimutn ternwriiture 
SO'T, Seuriti'or Bmiit. 



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t:CHl.NOPSlsOBRtrANDA Salm-D\'ck var 
FIEBRIGII (Gurke) Triedr. 

Syrii Echinopsis fiebri^^u Gurkt' 

Gr.iyish'^reen. plants with globular sti*iTis6-7in 
in with 1&-24 imegulnr ribs. Tht? 

Yellowish grayj about 1 in apart, 
beanngtHgfit to ten p^ile >'dlow, becoming 
grayish rad Lai spines to 1 i n long, and one cu rv^eil 
central to 1 Day flowering in sumirier, the 
WtHmlsa^e6V^-7V4in long and pun* white, with 
a slender green scaly and white hiriry tube. 
Needs bright lights normal cactus com post; 
minimum tempK'rature 50^'F. BuJrurji. 








EciilNOPSlsOXYGONA (Link) Zucc. 



Globular stems becoming cylindrica] (o Itlinoi' 
more high, Sin mde, and t>ffsetting (rocn around 
the sides. Iliere are 13-1 5 ribs with large, shorl 
U'Wlly areolcsset Yjin or moreajsart. The pale- 
bnjwntsh spines consist of 13-1 t> radiaLs lOT^iin 
long and (WitU) seven centrals Y^-) l^in in 
length . Dill imah and sum mer llo wen ng, t he 
blooms are about JCMn long, lo4 Vtin across, pale 
pink internally, and reddish extemaliy. Needs 
full sun j normal caclUS compost; minimum 
temperature 5ChT. Hrazsi, Argmism, 

Uruguay. 





ECHiNOPSis SI L V ESTRII Speg. 

A grayish-green gkibular plant loabcjut bin in 
dtameler with a depressed crown. It has 20 or 
more ribs with areoEes bearing five to nine mdia l 
spines, and one central , initially yellow 

gray a nd u p to '.^n long. The flowers 
are white^ about J?in long to bin across, and are 
day flowering in Summer, Needs bright light; 
nomu:l cactus compost; minimum temperature 






KtPtCACOis ^Absinth a' Passmore 

An attractive Oil ti var produced abou 1 1 94* in the 
UK, the parents being 'Marseillaise' crossed w'ith 
'Augusta von Szombathy/ twoof the few 
hybrids available at that tiine. The stem growth is 
simila riot he maj oritv^ of epicacli, fiei ng 
elongated and leahlike. Flowering in spring, it is 
diurnal. Needs filtered light; normal cactu.s 
coinpo-sl; minimum tempeniUire ^T'F. 



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uEE'^CACius'Albd Supcrbu^' 

Alairi^e‘nH.werin^ whiiocuUivjrdevelnpod in 
thf USA by Shermrtn Ik^^hni, Thy W^XJin, 
4— 4Viin in diameter^ as pure while, Ibe uilter 
5«3prieiils pinkish white, tind it Lists for ihrtw (o 
fburdayS', nippciiiin;; by day in late sprin^and 
fftrly sumniur. Ket];ui res semi 'Shade wtih brief 
pehexis of brighter Lij^ht; A permeable ildd 
comptisl: ininimurn tempcriilure 50‘^F. 



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One of (he earliest yt^lkw-floweringculhvare to 
be developed in the UK, Ihe product of EcAirac^^is 
aiarrmaand TjmpfiyffMnjcreitjTiHJM, Flowers areabtiut 
5'/yn in diameter with slightly frilled petals,, and 
appear by day in late spring. Ket^uirvs filtered 
fight; an add, poroui^ compost; rnuiimiim 
temperature ^'F. 






k£?icactl^ "Ackerman nil" Haw^urth (?) 

Theearly-day hybrid well knowm for very many 
years as a popular houseplant. Its origin remains 
uncerlain but 1 1 is seems to be a hybrid an 
EptphtfHum and Wfii’ocmiJS, A medium- to large- 
sized flower of dazzling red, about 3y-i.in Ji>ng .it 
remains open for sev^eral dayi?. The flowers, 
borne on either flat or Ihree-angled stems, 
appear in late spring. Needs slight shade; normal 
cactus compost; minimuin temperature 



KETicACTus^Ashlea'' Barber 

ITie product of the late J. T. Barber, a British 
nu nief> man specializing in epiphytic cadi , Thif 
rich, d^porange coloring is derived from one of 
the parents, the ciil ti var "A mbi,'r Queen , ' 
FkHvering in eariv summer, the flowers, ivhich 
are diurnal, areTV^-s^/un across, the pc'lals 
always tending torvcur\'eal Ihe edges, Reijuires 
indirect light; normal cactus compost; minimum 
lemperatuie SJ*’F. 



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A pKxJucl of the ems n,cnt mre pEan t nunnery i rt 
tht USA, J result which achieved tn l%0. 

bell-shaped flower is rich orange 
throughoul, 4%-6in in diameter, nJici la&ts lof 
three to four days. U is day (lowering in late 
spring. Needs indirect light but not too shaded; 
normal cactus compos!; niinif lurri lemperatun? 
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A EP1CACTU5 "Ba J ly shaver 

This very colorful culhvarorigtrialed from the 
USA, possibly protfuced by Hummel, but this 
remains uncertain. A richly colored flower, il 
appears in late spring, i he blend of deep lilac and 
purple [jiving a startling effect. The flowers are 
4-4 Vdn in diameter and fast up to three days, 
opening in miid-moming, and part Lally closing 
near dusk. Needs a slightly shaded pcisilton; 
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* EP1CACTU5 'Augusta voji SzoiTibathy' 
Knobel 

One of the outstanding hybridizers of all time, 
Cuti Knfbc‘] of Germany developt‘d this 
outstanding plan! inaboui The varying 
sluidesof color in this funnel-shniped bk>om are 
very much in evidence. A medium-sized floiver, 
4-4tiin long, 3 V5“4t'fiin across at the tips, it lasts 
for four or five days, flovi'ering late in .spring in 
the day time, Kui^ls proti*ctjon from full sun; 
normal cactus Compost; minimum tempeniture 
50'T 



)tEPiCAcru 5 'Bainbi' Miinmonier 

A product of Ventura Cardens, USA, The 
trumpet-shaped flcAvere vary from iju lie small to 
mediu m sized and are u p to 4 f^rin long. Coloring 
is in shades of fuchsia and carmine, and it is very 
free flowering in la to spring. Requires indirect 
light: normal cactus compost; minimum 
temperature 50* 'F. 



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)si-PiCACa.s 'Calypso' liincs 

A loiV'RrcHving planl tvith libt-pinkish 
flowers tiboul 4y^ina^:IOSS- 11115 wasdeveloped 
in the LfK Jt the Holly Cate Nofst'ries in t%5 and 
was the ivsiill of crtissing the cu Ihea rs 'Pad re' 
and 'Flirtalion/ the lailtT bein^ the "mother ' 

S lant. St is day fiowering in late spring, I he 
0 wers lasting for th nee to kni r days. Req u ires a 
slightly shaded ptwllion; nt>rmiit cactus wmpdst; 
minimum tempera lure 



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)i tncACTLiB 'Carnation' C* Steele 

A most inlriguingcultivarfuim the USA. I"he 
broad, overiapping pinkish petals a re enhanced 
hy ( he rich ro?ve I hn>at* The flower, 4yi-5 n 
across, opens early in the day during late spring 
and IS long’ lasting. Requires filtered 3 ighi; 
nomictl cactus compost: minimum temperature 
50”F. 




stnCACrL’5 "Carolyn HaupP Daly 

A choke variet>' ivith cheny-red flowrers 
developed by Leo M, Dalvof the USA, ITie more 
or lesiJ ru filed structure oAhe flower is 
particularlv signifkant. Coupled ivilh its very 
largesiae. Flcmcriag from mid-Spring to early 
summer, it is diurnal. Requires indirect light; 
with sliade too dense it loses its coloring; norma! 
cactus aimpost; minimum temperature 



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K ti'ic ACius 'Celeste' Ccwli dge 

AneKcellentcultivar prtKiudedin 1950 The 
outstanding feature is the cu p and saucer- 
shaped ilower with the-dislincbive three to four 
rowsof liiac-pink |,iota:ls, The flowers, alnrut 
S Via n in d iameter, appear dii ring la te spring and 
remain open for three or fourdniystir mow, 

Req u ires a bright ptasilion out of direct s u n; 
normiil cactus a>mpnsij minimum temperature 
50"F. 









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jiKPic Acru&'Celeslijic'' C, Steele 

Aaalli Vtir ivhit'h^ppt;iirt.'d in 193^ iind. hAS 
imiinlniinwiittipttpuloriiiyevt’i-sinttf, bulb in ihv 
USA whure it was priMlutx»d and t.'quallv su in 
Eurapl.^ TheaiiTu>sl''ndtlvd/' fumid-snaptfd 
flowtirof pale purplish pink is^abeiit 4-V<iin 
and js diurnal^ al its be^t in latu sprinj;. 
pn>ti'Ctit)n Irom I'ul] sun; nnrmal cactus cnmptnit: 
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« tnt A crt'S "CKa uncey ' Skxidii rd 

A must impreshivi't'uliiv^jrdev'eli.ipeLi in (Kv 
USA in 194(3. lE is a tall plant with stems 
2(1 lipnft with larf^e Eltwefsabnui bin acmss. Ilie 
bniakl inner petals are pnrpk* vvilli a reddish 
meLlian lineand sutfused ivilh v%'hile alnn^ the 
margins; the on ter sej;menls are dark leddish. 
Hie plant is day tlovvetins m late spring. 

ires slight shade; Tiormalcactus comptsst; 
mii^irnutn leinperature SiT'l", 









iEPiCAt-TUS 'Communion' Fort & O' Ban- 

Art i:>uEs!a.ndm^^ and impn?&Siveculti var (rum Ihe 
USA produced by Conn Er>^ Garden Nurseri' in 
E95U, Ihe arsult nl cniss-poHina ting Ihe epicacti 
' I la rmony ' hJ nd 'kid rden. ' The flowers am 3 'j^j- 
4 in acTciss< tvith white inner pelals SLiffused with 
pale pink and lilac-pink outer ones, li is day 
tkn^'erinj; in early to mid-spring. Ketjuires 
filtered light: nomial cactus compost, niinimumi 
tempera I une 30"'!^ 



A stri king culti vttr developed in l*M5 a nd offered 
by the Beahm Gardens, it is a hybrid of the 
cultivars 'Monttvumn' and 'Sun Goddess. ' 1 he 
large, dark orange-red petals a re widely 
spreading and enhanced by the violet throflh It 
flowers by day in early summern Requires only 
slight sliade; normal cactus Compost; minimum 
temperature 5tl''^l% 



V tPic ACTUS *^€1 eona" Bctihm 




KtifCAaus'Crinolme Lady* innes 

An erect cultivar protluced atniut 1958 in the UK 
The stems are either flat or ihR'e-angled and the 
noweraare pitjduced in spring; t heir ii^omeiv hat 
ruffled petals are pale orange-pink throughoul 
and last up to five days, Kevjuires filtered light; 
norma k^tdus com post; minimu m te mperature 
5(F’F, 





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jitincACTi."S TDeutsche Kaiserin' 



ThLs popular cultivar appears to be an improved 
form of Ne^w/joc'Jtdi a n d would 

seem lobfof German origin, 1 he bright pink 
flowenjare larger than those of the species and 
are produced in grea ter abundance du ring late 
spring until mid-summer; they ace diurnal. An 
ideal plant for hanging baskets. Requires 
protection from direct Sun; normal Citetus 
I compost; mi nimum temperature 55*^^, 



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K EPIC ACTUS 'Dobson's Yellow' Dobson 



An cjTly-day yeliov^'ish hybrid developed by I he 
late Mr Dob«>n of Scarborough, UK. A very' free- 
floiveringpl^nt frt>m early lo la le spring, the rich 
Creamy-yellow flowers are highly scented, and 
about 6^4in in diameler ivhcn. fully open. Needs 
partial shade, which besisenltal; nomrial cactus 
coin post; irilnimum temperatu re best at 









X LT’icAcnJS 'Dream I and' Bea hm 

An oulstandmgojLH%'dr produced in 1V53/ 1 he 
pa ren ts beS ng t he epicacti 'Sherma n E, EJea hm' 
and 'Pride of bell/ The spring Towers, which last 
for three or four day are about 4V^in across iviih 
pinkish orange pjetalsi^ and a deeper,, almost 
reddish median line and a rose-red "eye," Needs 
fillered light: normal cactus com post; minimum 
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xEPicACTus'Don Juan' Cactus Tele 



K EPIC ACTUS T>r Werdemann' Knebd 



Acultivar introduced in 1 94b having been 
developed in the USA. Flowers are 4-4 ^4in 
across, with evenly colored bumt-cirange petals 
with a slightly shaded reddish-pink throat. They 
are diumal„ appearing 5 n late spring. Needs 
slight shade; normal cactus compost; minimum 
temperature WF, 



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One of several hybrids produced bv Curl KnebeE 
of Ciermany, w^hich has maintained its 
popularity since the early 193U&. TheCsinmine' 
pink petaU have a paler edge and very pale 
orange veining. JTie flowers, which appear by 
day in spring, are 6Vj-8inaoo«iS. Retfuires slight 
shade; normal cactus compost; minimum 
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^encACitJS'Gianl Empress' 

Armthi‘r impmv*f d form of 

rcptilt?iJ to have been developed by 
Curt Knebel^ the Germa n authority, Veiy similar 
lo 'Deulsche Kaiserin' bu I with Towers half as 
bi^a^ainand a slightly deeper color; the 
individual flowers a re often 3^/^-dlin long. They 
aredaynowering. inspring,. Requires slight 
shade; norma I cacius com post; miniiniain 
tcmperafLire 55'‘F. 




* F.PiCACnus ^Heda^ Passmore 

One of the earlier culHvars produced by an 
English enthusiast. The day*flowering plant is 
tall, grossing loneady 2 Vift high, producing the 
ba^wnish-rM flowers in late spring; each bloom 
is about 5li:in across. Needs fairly good light, but 
not full sun; normal cactus com post; minimum 
lempe rature 45^T . 





n EPiCACTTU^ 'H eJ ena' ] nnes 

A sturdy, erect plant with three-angled stems to 
1 t^t high; the flowers appear by day in late 
spring. Blooms are redefish lo violet and about 
4^in wide, and the somewhat frilled petals area 
special feature. Needs fairly bright light; normal 
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xEPicAcrLj5'HeliariLlhus' C. Steele 

Anexcellent cultivar introd uced in 1951 by a US 
nur^ierymanata period when efforli; were being 
made in America and Europe lo produce a really 
good yellow va rieUf . The cu [>-sha ped flower is 
predominantly yellow with a whitish throat the 
petals being somewhat feathery^ Flowers are 
3^/^Viin indian^eter, appearing by day in 
spring. Requires very brigh t light, but not direct 
sun; no rmal cactus compost; minimum 
tempera lu re 55''f, 




stmcAcrus "Holly Gate' Inne^ 



A culhv^ar prt>duced in t he UK in 1969 and 
perhaps better named x an inter- 

generic title proposed by Row'ley- The pirents 
are £p«iflChJ? f Ht'ij’tidNJj flcfeenriffPi/rij and 
Hdiitcertitsspeciims var. sernitus. Day flowering 
in tale spring, the bkxims are across w'ilh 

bright purple inner petals with a reddish median 
line, purple and red outer petals, and reddish- 
orange, outspread sepals. Needs only partial 
shade; normal cactuS compost; minimum 
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X EPiCACius 'Impdlo' Irmes 

A delicately shaded cultivarprtxiirced in 1964 in 
the UK, Fairly low growing, the stems areabt.’sul 
lfl3in long with early spring, day flowering 
bkffims of varying shades of pale libc to mauve 
and rose red. The flowers are a bout 5’.^in across. 
Requires filtered light; normal cactus comptisl; 
minimum tempera lu re 5ff'F, 



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X EPicACTus enki R!Wni i' Wsi Iton 



Orieof tlv.*tNTrLesl cullivnrs on record, 
developed by F. A. Walton in 1)W5 in Britain. The 
actual origin is uncertain, biU it Ls believed lobe 
with Hd^Nvcrcus pai^ntagcci\wS'pLj|jin&led witli 
the hybrid ihisbeinf; 

apparent in the angled, iSpinystem.s. Rowers 
appea r by dav in s pri ng a nd early su mmer, and 
are up to6in m dianieter, of a brilliant dark 
orange or purplish red w^ith deeper shading in 
the throat. Eet|uires bright light but not full sun; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temperature 
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xEPtc ACTUS ^Jersey Beauty' Fort & O'Barr 

Aone-loned bright^ glistening orange cultivar 
introduced in the TJ^ in 1950, resulting from a 
cross* pollinating of the two cuitivars Dr. A, D. 
Houghton' and 'Carden.' Hoovers, 5?v^in or more 
across, appear in spring and la.st tor three to four 
days*. Requires filtered light; normal cactus 
comptist; minimum temperature SS'T. 





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(triCACtus 'Kismet' Irnies 



One of the early Innes hybrids of about 1947. The 
Ho wer is ividely cup-sha ptsi, abf>u 1 6 in in 
diameter, in shades of palest purple in the throat 
and deepening to deeper red outer segments, ft 
is diumaL spring and early summer flowering. 
Requires slight s^ade; normaicactus compost; 
minimum temperatu re 5CTT, 



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kepic^actu^ 'King Midas' Cactus Pete 

One of the most sensahona] ci.illivafsniade 
dvailahlein 1939, and considered one of the 
finest yelloiiv-floweringepicacti picniuced to 
date. Plants a re tall , the angled or nahenert stems 
up to3fior more long with the very^ targe 
terminal flower 6-fiin acn.^ when fully tjpen. 
The bright vellow petals have s deep golden- 
yellow midfstiipe; the sepals are yeibivtsh 
orange. The flowers are diumaL in Spring. Only 
slight shade is required; nofinalcactus ccjmpt^st; 
minimum temperature 5S"F. 




xti'iCACTtJS ''Little Sisler' Fort &0'lip[T 



Pniduced in the USA in 195t), this colorful cup- 
and'Saucer flower isabcuit fiin in diameter when 
fully open. The "cup" is light violet with darker 
veining and seprtls of a slightly deeper purple, 
Flnwcriing in early spring in partial shade, it is 
diumaL Requires a rich cactus crim post; 
minimum temperature 








xt-PtCACTUS 'Marseillaise' Knebel & C. 

Sleele 

An csilraordinary richly ex>lored cultivar 
introduced in 19’38 of Germ, in.'' American origin. 
1‘he flowers appear in late spring and are 
diu mal . 6i nor more India meter. Ttu‘ dee p 
reddish*purple inner petals have paler, 
sMjmetinies almost whitish, edge^* and a d,irker 
reddish center stripe; outer ^t,i!sare hnght red. 
Requires a semi^shaded ptisilion; rurmnai cactus 
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iEPiCACrus 'Mdme. G. M. Peach' Barber 

This is recorded os having been pniduced in 
nboui 1 b V the 13ritish nu reery tna the lote J . 

T. barber. The Urge libc-pinfc E]t>wer measures 
almost 1 ft i n dia meter, and bluoms freely do ring 
the weeks of early Spring to early summer. 
Requires a slightly ShadM fHisition; normal 
cactus aimpost; minimum leimperature50''F. 



K EPICACTUS 'Mexican U5' Cactus Pete 

A very showi7 cultSvar from the USA , The large 
flower^ in diameter when hjUy open, 

blotJtj^s during spring and individual flower^ last 
forseverai days. Shades of pink and rose ore very 
evident, Rjet]uiresa bright position away frtrm 
direct sun; normal cactus compost, minimum 
temperature 5CTT, 



siEPtc ACTUS 'Moonlight Sonata' Fort & 
O'Barr 

A rather choice cultivar intnxliKvd from the USA 
in [he product of crossing the ciiltivars 

'Fleonnra Pmchaska' and "Garden.' The flowers, 
described a s bea ulif u|, Ucq uen.?d bliHsms i n a 
base of white, shading to orchid petals and dark 
violet sepals, appear in early to mid-spring, and 
an? diurnal. Requires hlten.^ light; normal cactus 
compost; minimum tempera tun^5tTT, 



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A large-flowered cultivar of unknown origin, but 
probably developed by Funirpean hybridizers in 
alioul 1^50. The whihsiKiream inner petals and 
thecreamv'yellow outer segments form a cup- 
and-saiicer-shaped flower about 5^/iln in 
diameter, A day flowering plant, it is usually at 
iLsbest in late Spring. Rct]u ires semi-shade; 
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K EPtCACTLis Tega 5us' Coolidge 

An allTt^ctivc culti var from the USA , piXHl uct 
the CcK>] idge Rare Plan t N ursery . The reddish* 
orangepetaJij and sepals have brownbih-violet 
edges, and. when fully open the hicxrm is about 
Sin acress- Late spring flowering, it is diumaL 
Ret|uires only slight snade; normal cactus 
compost; minimum temperature 5ffT. 



ic£PEOvcrusTho5pcr'C. Steele 

A lovely, open whiie-nowcting plant developed 
in the USA in 193^, The broad, pure- while inner 
petals surrounded by the golden-yellow sepals 
make a splendid daytime flower for late spring 
display: each bloom is at least 6in in diameter 
Needs a bright position away from full sun; 
normal cactus compost; mirLinrium temperalure 
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X EPtCACTLis ToJar Bear' C- SteeEe 

An American hybrid fn>in Clarion Steele. It 
produces a large, almost slar-like flovs'erot pure 
while with a fwle greenish "eye" and veiti>wi^h 
sepals, noweringby day In jaic Spring, the 
bkxims are up [o about f^in w^lde and are slightly 
soenuxl, N'eeds filtered light; norma! ChicIus 
compost; minimum temperature 50"T 




X EEiCACTL'&Trince Charming' 

Monmonier 

A richly colored blocjmof dwp blood red with 
bright-purple suffusions, about Sin in diameter 
Produced in the USA in 1^43, its popularity^ still 
persists. Appt'aringby day, mid -spring to eariy 
summer is the flowering periixl, Kcc|uires partial 
shade; norma! cactus compusl; minimum 
temperature 5S"F. 



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nfiPltAcnJsTrince Regent" Innes 



A ciiJtivMT willed in txitwwn ihi* epicjirii 
'Deutsche K^tsifriili' and 'Amber Qiiwn.' It (sa 
day flowering plant well s^uited hanging 
baskets w hit’ll bltMims in profusinn from mid- 
spring to Iheonirly days ol summer. Requires 
brighi light, btn ht!l f^lJ sun; nomial cactus 
dumposl ; minimu m lem pera tu tv StJ'T. 




s enc ALIUS Trincess Grace' Innes 

Inlniduced in 195(>commeit1(>rtfling ihe 
mamage of PH ntess Grace in Ihe Aprilof ihfll 
v^earandeiihibitodai theChulsea FlowerShow, 
London, in May. Dt.'licale, pale pink petals form 
an allradive flower nKml 4 ’I'd n often a 

slight tinge of orange can bt’ observed on tite 
scp^iLs wiijrhare pale purplish e^tlemally. Day 
flowering in spring, it needs pa dial shade; 
normal cactus compost; miniirmin lemperatuire 
5(V'F. 



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jiErKiACTt-is "Purple Dwarf' Innes 

A fairiy dwarf cultivar which rawly exceeds 1 ft 
tall but produces fliivvers about -I in acrxtss, ll teas 
derived from a hybrid of D/SnuWrfJe? irc/soriri 
cmss' pollinated with Hf/knaTSHS 
Suitable for hanging baskets, the flowers 
con tinue in succession o\wr a periiid of several 
weeks in spring. Requires humidity, especially 
ineariy spring; filter^ light; normal cactus 
compost; minimum lemperature 55'^'F. 




xETfCAcrL'S "Queen .Anne" Ed. StepKariii 

Several efforts w^en? made both in the USA and 
the UK between ]y5t.t-iyi>2 to produce a fine 
' yelk jw'-flo wering epicactus and bv coi nddence 
hybridize rs from both Cotin tries decided t>n the 
[ same title for their result. Flowering by day in 
spring, ihis lb an ideal plant for hangi ng-basket 
ail turn, tvt|uiring fitlen/d light: normal cactus 
compost; minimum tern j^sera tti re 55'T, 





X F.nrAous "Regency" Inites 

A large- flowered culiivar pnidueed in the UK in 
194^ w^hich owes its origin tocmssing lipifflntUum 
iViiitiiiitm and HifkViTfu^ Thecreamy- 

w'bite blot^ms arediumaJ and last two to three 
days in late spring: each hltHim is 5 14-6 'Ain in 
diameter Ret^uiresbrighl light but ntU full sun; 
normal cactus com post; minimum temperature 
55T, 



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Recordtsl as a cross between epicacti H horinne' 
and 'Mftdonna." this is a splendid velk>w- 
flowering culiivar acclaimed "the best*’ w^hen 
distributed in 1952. Thest' tw't> Ainerican 
enthusiasts pnovideti many beautifukullivars, 
and this iseertainEv^i>uLstanding. Flcnvering by 
dfty in spring, the blooms area soft yellow w’ilh 
widely opening petals, each wilh a deepr^r 
yellow centerline, and 6-7in ov^ernl! in dunneter. 
Requires bright filtered light; normal cactus 
compost; minimum tempera[ure55'T. 









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xEr(CACTU& ^Scarlet Emblem' limes 

A rnmiatiire plrtril deve[oi'>ecl in ihe UK bout 
1950, k remainti upUi I Idiluith fltilorthtee- 
anj^led stems. 1 he flowers are rich scarlet with 
three to four row s of petals and are about 3 */ii n in 
diameter w'hen fully open. Flowering in early 
summer, they arediumal. Requires only partial 
shade; normal CdrtuSft>mpo5t: minimum 
temperature affT. 



K EnCACfUii'Sky Rocket' Steele 

A tultivarcreated in. the USA in IV37. The large, 
pinkish-L>range flowers are over thin aerma when 
fully eKpandcdj a striking feature being the 
prominent dark'red style . The flowers a re 
diurnal in spring. Nieeds prolection fmm full 
surt; normaB cacitisaMnpxist; minimum 
lempemlure 



X EntACTL^'Soft Lights' Wressey CiKke 

Produced in the USA in 1977 and dev'eloped In 
conjunction with Hawke Nursery', this is a fine 
yeiloiv hybrid w tih p-Ue inner peiaEs and dei-'per 
yellow outer segments. Theflmvefs aaM un riel- 
shaped up loJl-9in in diameier when lukiv 
expandeo; day flow enng, they appear in late 
spring to early summer. Needs filtered light, 
normal cactus compost; minimun^ tempcTulure 

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An American cultivarof consequence, the 
pa rentage being epicacti 'reacockii' and 
'Garden/ The unusual narrow and slightly 
tw'isted arrangement of the white petals 
produces,! unique flower of up to about 6in 
dcit>ss when fully open, flmvering by day in mid- 
to late spring. Needs gocKi Light, but not full sun; 
normal cactus com post: minimum lemperature 
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siirK:Ac.TUS'5oraya' Innes 

Developed in the UK in E%5 this isj somewh^iE 
dwjrf?iprinft-llt)werin^ pl.inl with brilliii nl deep- 
sea f lei, (MJp‘,shflfTH.*d hltKvms. The brond, almost 
oval-shaped petals are similar throu^hout^ 
creating a flower about i l^-iin dCTtJSS when 
expanded;, which last three !o four days. 

Rei|Ulres iili^hE shade; normal cactus com post; 
mijiimum [tmpefalute 55"F, 



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hEPjCAtnusTyke^ Passmotv 

Developed In the UK about 1935 and 
subsequently propaj^ated for distribution by 
Holly Cate .I'^urseries. .-^n extraordinarily 
"untidy'' floi^x?^ about 4-^yjin indianuuer, die 
reddish ororAnge^red petals are widely 
spreading in a twisting fashion. The llii'WeffTj 
which appear in spring, last for nearly one week. 
Needs slight shade; normal cactus Ciimpisl; 
minimum temperature 5S^T. 



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X EPIC AtTua 'Space Rocket' ivlonmonier 

Produced by the Ventura Epiphylluin Gardens 
in the USA, this has proved oneol the most 
exciting cuiiivars yet developed , It flowers by 
dav in spring, prtiJudnga large, open blossom 
of pinkish red, wUh overlapping petals frilled 
arid shading lo a paler pink, Fk>wersare up loTin 
in dianielcr. liequ Ires slight shade; ni>inrial cactus 
compost; minimum temperature 55"lu 



X EE*iCACius 'Sweet Alibi^ Monmorier 

A beautiful, somewhal funnel-shapwi bkHim, 

5— 6in in diameter at the perimeter. It is a product 
of There&a M . Monmomer of Ven tu ra Ga rden s, 
USA, and is an exlreniiely fa*ci ru ling cuili va r, 
day flowering in spring, with slender rose<eri!5e 
petals shadi ng to a deeper Color on the outer 
edges, Requires indireci light; normal cactus 
compost; minimum temperature Bfh’F. 









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xEt>JCACi US 'Ventura Jubilee' Moruitonier 

This lovely Intense rhoda mine-purple flower 
Opens a Imost flat^ the sepals bei ng of an ei'en 
more inteni^e cardinal red, and are 7in or even 
more in diameter. Produced in the USA, it 
continues to be a popula r fa vorite. It is diurnal, 
and requires slight shade and certainly 
rolection from full sun during the spring 
owering season; ntitmal cactus comptist; 
minimum temperature 55"F. 



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EPIPHVUUM 






(s EPIC actus" Wray ii' Walton 

Anearly-dAV i-'iiltJvnr produ{?ed in 18^13 by the 
bouiniftt F. A. Walhin and^Luon a LatinLifed title. 
Thetlnwer^ are verv' lar^e, often up toflin in 
diameler, and hii^hly seen led, ihe whilijih* 
yellow petals contrasting; with the brown and 
yello^v of [he sepals. It is day Powering from 
early spring to early sumnner, llequires partial 
shftde; nomta I cactus compust; mininiium 
lemperalure 55*’F. 







EPimvLLUM ANGULIGER (Lem,) G. Don 
Syn: U‘m, 

A bushy, much-brnmehed epiphyte w'ith Pat, 
deeply notchedj^ green, and PesKy to 

about 2ft long, 2^n in diameter. iTie spineless 
armies are set between a nd at the base tif I ho 
twth ■like notches, Flowers a re dliEmal in late 
spring Hind early suo’nnen fragrant, and abonl 
bin long on a slender tube. The inner segments 
are w'hite or yellowish, I he outer segments 
nam>w and yellowish. Ret|uiresseml'-shade; 
enriched open compost; minimum temperature 
55T. 



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tnpHY LLL,M CH R YSOC A R Dl UM Alex, 
Syn: Mmticrfi drri/axiifY//ir;M (Alex. ) 
Backeb. 



A speclACularepiphytewilh brtiad, flat, serrated 
stemsand bronchestodbcnil 1ft broad. The 
serrations form deep-set lobes, 1-1 ^vide. 
indented to t he m tdrib. The a reoles a re eitheF 
spineless or have hvi> (othn.’e brlMles. Flowen. 
are Ifi long with wide-spresiding petals, the 
inner petals pure while, I he outer ones pinkish 
externally; the style is white, and I here are 
golden-yellow stamens. They an? mrctumal, in 
spring id early summer, Requires semi-shade; 
enriched open compHisU minimum temperature 
59 T, Mexmi f'CfrwiprsJ. 




KEPjcAciui&'Zoe' Innes 

A Icw'-growing, semi- pros bale cultivar 
pri>di[ced in 1958, It flowers over a pcritKl of 
several weeks from very early spring to early 
summer, each bkM>m iHisling for th ree or fouV 
days, the peaclintrangecup-and-saucer flower 
is set in three rows of petals, and when fully 
expanded is about 4Vjin across. Requires good 
light, but not full sun; nonrnalcaclu-s eompi'ist; 
minimum tempi!^raiure 55"F- 




El’lPHYLLUM CARTA GE N SE (Webor) 
Br.&R, 

Syn: P/tyWtxmf iTi cartagt’fisis Weber 



A taibgrowing, much-bra nchedepiphyiO- llie 
stems, more or less flat, are up to and over6l^fl 
high, the bra nches aLsti beconii ng ek>ngat ed , 

1 '/^-2!.'yn broad with serraled nwrgins. The 
a resiles are spineless. AppeHiring in late spring, 
Ihemx’lumal floweni, axsiit Sin long on a 
slender I ulx^, bave w hite inner segmcnis and 
yctllowitih outer segments. The st vie and 
Stamens are ivhite, with pale yellow sligjna 
lobes. Requires semi-shade; normal cactus 
compost; minimuni temperature 59^’F. Cesfa Riot. 




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tPinnrLLLMCRENATUM (Lem.) Bt. ik R. 
Syn: Phythxadui^irejuihtii Lt?m. 

Anmtt, wmt-fpi phytic sperit'jii ku bout 3ft tcil], 
ItliiiSsUylindiii’fil JiitTiirisitrnri.iiid thick, !caf-3ikc 
br.inch^fftof grjyish giwtx up <o2ft lon^, 

2 W3 fi^iin brcvid , f by rtklrKinti u ndti qind 
notched, and spineles^i, lliu flowyrsan? diicruqil 
im^umniLT, iihnutrtin In-n^ n net ncrtiss when fotly 
open. The inner [.■n'txil!; jrv crtMiny white, the 
■uuttTisefimonl.'' ^retmtsh or pinktsh yellow, 
Retiuknestinly Eilij^hl ?jt’i4ide; m>nnal cflClti!' 
comport; minimum tem^H^r^lurt' 

Gidi;k'rr?jiJfr, f/twdiinis. 



epipi^¥E 4 -LmCREN ATUM var. 

KIMNACHII Bravo 

Syn: PityUocactusCiXfi.n*ri Regel; 

Pur yejrs this wjs presiimed k>be a hybrid of 
SeJ'i'Hi'ciTerfs;, a fact which remainf. 
undt^iJeni, The AteniA are leaf'll ke, 1 V2-2'^^[n 
xvide, with crenateed,g,<7i and isemi-drcular 
lobes. Theflowenibeiira rentiirLibk* 
pesembLince to birth Scfcfjfct'n'iJ:iynf)Jif//l()Kjf.‘; qind 
£. crerrjiJ'j/PN . Requirements are the same as for the 
spedeSn StuiJ'jIvP'jrWi'^icif? 



EPfPHYLLUM CRE N ATU M van 
KINCH[N|UNCA Backeb. 

An unusual variety of E- i-miifimn. recorded as 
bein^ native to mouiUainous forest areas 
supposedly named Kinchinfunga. t he stem and 
branch fomnation is very simitar to the species, 
genemlly greCTikh gray in color ’rtilh 
prantiuncetl crcnqitc margins, and the small, 
whitish wtxrtly aruules are spineless. The pale, 
creamy-yellow fli>wers are diurnal in early 
summer^ and about 4Tdn long, 3 '/^in across 
when fully open RtH|ui res only slight shade; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temperaUine 
55T- GirtiJerpfjifff. 



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bi‘t[*HVi.LUMCREN ATUM var, 
CHICHICASTEN ANGO Backeb, 

A variety tvith stems and branches to abi>ut 1ft 
long with a pn>mjnent midrib and large, 
n lunded. It tWl i k v ervna tions . Ph v snral! a rentes 
arv spineless. ITHVeoiqire diurnal, apf^earing in 
early summer, and nne about 4in long bnnle on a 
long green tube. ITie enjamy- whi te petals are 
sligh tly jncunrt ng, a nd the ou ler petals are 
golden wllotvand spreading, RL-v^uitvs partial 
sliade; normal cactus contpost; minimum 
(em^xT.iture 55"F. CrtrtfciFNJfi'r. 





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EFlF^^YLLU^^DARRAHil (K. Sch.) Br. & R, 
Synt Ph^lkKftciusdtitrnitii K, Sch, 

A bushy r branchiiiE epiphyte. The ^T^!sh^reen 
bramhes an? Kin-lit 3 in l- 2 in binMUr ainl 
quite fleshy, I he itttirgins deeply hKithed with 
TOUuded notches forming lobes. Fk>wera are 
diurnal in eariy summer. Pure white with 
yelliiw^ish outer petal s and 2 ' 4 -^in across, they 
are fniErant and bttmeon a greenish- pink tube 
aboLLi-l ^^in in length - Requires semi-shade; a 
pon^us, fairly add fomptJSt; mini mum 
temperai ure 55 ^’F. Mc.vjt [» fCWaprask 




EPtriiVLUJx^OXYPETALUM (DC,) Haw 
Syn; DC.; Ph^HocacUi^ 

iiitifnms Link; Epij4i}f{hmt (Link) 

Zucc. 

A much-brandiirig epiphyte up to lUfi long. The 
stems aretTlindrical, the branches, -I — 4 V^in 
broad, are llal ani .1 leal-Jike. The flowers are 
ncxrtuma], appearing in mid-suntmer, and are 
1 Oin - 1 ft long and 4 ^' 4 in across w j th a long, 
curt.'ed, arching tube. The petals are w'hite 
Rei^iiires a huinid, shaded position; ennched 
I poiou 5 com futst; mini in um tern pera tu re 55 T. 
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EPIPHYLLUM PHYLLANTi-lUS (LO Haw, 
Svn; Oicius i^itiUmithus L,:P/ti/W(JCfld«s. 
p^iylhtithus Link 

Cylindrical main sLemsand flat, thin, leaf-like 
green branches with purple-shaded irtarginSi 
These are up to 3 in brwd and are br^iadiy 
serrated . Dtvw'ers, noctumai in mid-summer, are 
I Oin- 1 ft long with a slender, long, greenish-pink 
lube. The glistening white petals are alt narrovv, 
y^-lin w'ide, and the gty'le v'arics in color, being 
red, orange, pink, or rarely white, Neetls shade, 
which is essential; ninadcl compost; minimum 
temperature 59 "F. PffPiffPPNJ kp Peritf Srtizii 




ETIPHYLLUM PUMILUM (Vaup.) Br. & R. 
Syn; Pltyi/ocincfws pirj'iJtJ'ij's Vaup, 

A semi-erect or pendan t epiphy te w ith long, flat, 
leaf-like stems and branches. The main stem is 
usually terete at the base, otherwise this and the 
branches are I - 3 'Ain broad, often tapering In an 
almost pointed tip, and the margins have 
shallow cnenation.s. Fltwers are small nind 
fragrant, creamy ivhite, and borne on a greenish 
tubeZ'/iin long, Chey are mxdumal, appearing 
in mid-summer, l-iltered light is essential; a 
porous add Compost; minimum tempera tun' 
64 "F GiJiiPk'wiipfjr- 








ti'iPHVLLUMKUESTll WeingL 
Syn: PhifUoatfiti^ ruesfr/ Weingl. 

A semi'Cplphyiicspedes to 3 ft tall. The stems an.' 
often thnH'-aneled, the branches flat and up \o 
1 l^ft long, 4 in brxjad, lance'Shaptdi, and with 
slightly notch wt maigins- Theansiles are very 
.small and generally spineless, Flowers, 
nocturnal in early summer, are lOiri-lft loiig^ 
greenish or pmki.sh w^hite. Inner segments are 
nlKsUl ^lin wide, ouler segments namnverand 
partial ty Spreading, Requires filtered light; 
normal cactus Com post; minimum temperature 
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EPif I iylllm STE NOFETA LU M (Furster) 
Dr. & R. 

Synt Phylk\^dti$ Forster 



A forest epiphyte up to 6 'Aft high. It has lende 
stemsond flfl(,'d 4 rk green branches, shallowly 
notched along the margins, 2 Vj -3 Ain bn^dand 
splrui'less. The flowersare nocturn.al in summer; 
(hey are KJ-l 1 in long on a long, red -sea led luLre. 
Petals are narrow' and spreading, the inner ones 
w^hite and (he outer ones greenish while and 
onLv bnnad. 'niereisa prominent red style 
with deep yellow sligma 1 oK?s. Semi -shade is 
essentia], and a p?rous acid comj.'sosi; minimum 
temperature Sy** F. 




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trtPHVli umSTRICTUM (Lem.) Br. & R. 

Syn: PiiyfkJfWffHS itnctufi Lem. 

Somt-dullnoritifsplace {hi^ asa variulv nf £■ 

!l is a loresl epi phy If k> 6 I h 
wilhJ cylindrical main stem and narrow, flat, 
bliiish'^ftrf n, branchf sup brcwid llliHif 

arespindf^isand fhf margins a rcctiarst’ly 
serralfd. The flowers, nocturnal in mid^summerj 
are up t« U)in long (ind btjrm? on a slender ji^ffn 
lutv*«n long. Of the very narrow petals, the 
inner oneii a n? wh ile , t be older pa le eree-ntsh 
extemally, and there is a pinkish slylf- KtsjLiirei: 
sfmi-shfldej m^rmalcactus ^impost; nunimLim 
tem^xTatuR' 5^T. Hoijdartfs, 






fcPii 1 1 biA.v m A M I CROM E R1 S (Engdm , ) 
VVelior 

Syn; iVlrfititfdWiJrw mfvnmicrim 

UniEsuni I globular plants, S(»litan'or up 

to Libout 2".'^in 'Miey are thick set with spiraling 
rcrwsi>f small tutrerL'Ies set dose together. Small 
arts ties bear lufls of about 2ti while spreading 
spines up to '/njn long. FlovverH appear in 
summer, these a re diurnal, arising from the 
center of the wh ile woolly crown, and are- about 
'/^in across, w^hite or pale pink, Rt-qtitres sun and 
warmth: a calcaitjous compost; minimum 
temj.K.'ratuTf 3tr'F. Wmen iCcKrirarffl, 

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( L, Benson) Glass & Foster 

Origi [tally described as a distinct species. The 
plnntsare l-2in thick and covered with minute 
tube rdfS, ITie a rentes bea r n ume rous densely 
set spines which obscure the stem, |■lou,■'crs are 
veiy' pale pink and about acruiiS, 

Kec|ui remenis are the same as for the spedes. 
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ettiteelantha M IC RO M E RIS var. 
GREGGtl (Engelm.)Bnrg 

Pm vioLisly considered a species in itsovvn n^i. 
this isa larger-EfOwing variety up to about 3Vjin 
high, frequently offsetting. The tubercles an? 
longer, the radial spines arc up to Vfiin long, and 
there are frequently one ormorc longer centrals. 
The flowers, loo, are a deeper pink, 
RequireTnentsafC the same as for the species. 
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Erm itlAN'lHA MICROMERIS var. 
PACHYRHl/,A^BackeK) Bravo 
Syn; Epiiheiimiki (Mareh.) 

Backfb, 

I’he stems (ire stimetvhnt cylindni iil, up to 
] i/ljin tliidt, jnci usiially cJiisterin^. 1 he v Are 
t’E.wfrt.'d with minute tubercles h(.>m which, arise 
nunK'roUS minute white spines. Rowers are 
iivhitish pink Ketjui re ments a re the same as for 
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Epmtti.ANTttA MfCROMERIS var. 
UNGUIS PINA Backeb, 

Very si mi b H n si/e to the species, bu 1 1 he |;reen 
bcKly is mort.^ vjs pt>seci . I'hc whi te ha tr>' aret>les 
bear nu me nniH while radial spines^ the tow^er 
ones considerably longer than lln^se o| ihe 
species, up la '/^in in length. The rose hf pale 
pink flowers spring t'n>m the tubercles in the 
crown of the pMant, run from the areoles , 

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ERloctKEUb BONPLANDII (I’armt’nl.) 
Ricco. 

Syn: i iitrnm Br, & R. 

A climbing spedes with stems (jJ/;- Rlh in length, 
1 “-3 'Ain thick. The Color is bluish-grt'en. There 
are four tosiTt ribs with broid forn,)irVsbei^\ een 
and iheareolesare grayish tirrangedl [in apart 
with thruA’ to eight gravis h-w^hite spines. 
Flowering at night in summer, the flijwers are 
about lEfinlong, ivilh >%■ h lie m pier peuls. 
KecjuircsgiiHuJ liglil but nc^t neci’SsariJy full sun, 
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POLYCEPH ALA (Backeb,) Glass & Foster 
Syn: Epit^idutUitfi Backeb. 

A small clustering plant wtih stems 3in or mnini? 
long, lo Viiin thick, covered with minute grtivn 
tubercles, spirally arranged, Areolesw^itn very 
short wi^hite hairs and numerous whitish spines. 
Day flowering in iiummer, flowers are pinkish 
about '/hin long, 2in wride, and funnel-shaped. 
N'eeds full sun; enriched mineral compost; 
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ERjo^vCfc AUSSEL[ANA Kittcr 



A grjy-^rtM.‘n^ mtire or knsji’kibul.Trplrtnt nf> Ut 
lR3in iii diameler. It haij itlxvul 37 ribs, divklL’d 
intt) pron^incni luberdes. Tht'iii%><j|cs be.ir 1 2- II 
rjdial apinef»al?i>Lil^4in kmgdnd therv are si>; to 
twelve centra Is, slightly kmger. All are grayish 
bmwax and Ihe newer spines brownish yelltnv. 
Row'ersate unkntiwn; possibly they are pinkish 
purple, about lin long, diurnal and blooming in 
soinmer. Needs bright lighi; normal caelus 
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Syn; HarnstifjHsiiCrlii (Rebut) Br. & R. 



l^lantsare usu«klly S4)lit.iry, Riedark grt?en stems 
are 1 V 2 in thick w till tive to sis broad ribs 
along which yellow ish^gniy aresxlesanesel at 
Hin intiTval.s. Spines an? brownish u> black, 
consist! ngt>fal>:>ol se%'en radials 'Ain long and 
one to four slightly longer centra Is. The flowers 
are nocturnal appearing in mid-Hummer. They 
an? up loaboLil hiii long, and 7- Bin in diameter^ 
wifh port* while inner pelals and hrow'nish' 
green ouler Segments. Requires fillurt-d light; 
normal cactus compost; minimum tempera tu rtf 
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iiRJOC£Rki;s POM A N ENS I S ( Wt?ber) Berge r 
Syn: I iarrisitj ponmneusis (VVeber) Br, & R. 

Ibie grayish-green stems art^ nruireor less erect, 
with three to si?! ralherangled ribs. Areotes are 
brown^ and about Vdn apart with grayish-w'hile, 
black-Kpped spines, of ivhich up h> seven a re 
radialsabtsut “^rin in lenglhandoneorlw'oare 
cenlrab ki^^iin long, [ he plant i.s nocUimal 
(low ering in early summer; flow t'rs a re w hile 
and alxnit fiin long and across, wilh pinkish' 
green ou ler Segments. Need s pa rtial shade; 
normal cactus composl; minimum lemperatun- 
5.!)"F. ArjjfjjJ'frfrt. 



EHJUsiVCt IHOTZKVANA REttcr 

A gttibular planl which in its habitat can reach 
1 n 3in in diameler, but is considerably smaller in 
cuUivaiion. li has up to 37 rit.is wIlli areoles 
bearing ihick, sturdy dark-gniyish lo yellowish 
spineSj of which eight to Iw^elveart' radials 
Vi-l ^nlong. and generally I wo to three 
centrals. It isday flowering In summer. The 
flowers a re purple ivith pale yellow or w^hitish 
margins, 1-1 '/zin long, and are tvirne only on 
mature plants. Needs sun; normal caclus 
oompjost,' mini m u m lemperatureBCrp. CJfiil'r 
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ER^n Hiw tRHifSALis PILOCARPA (Ltx'fpr.) 
Beider 

An of>lp]vytL‘ with lt>nf;i. yinh-^rwn, 
tylindriCiJlslems^ ttrnnching.inii\'hi>Tls nmi 
bt\ximinK p'.’ndiiiit. I hebranchicts-ia’ I 4V4in 
Linf;, */ii]"(/«nlhick. u'iEheiKhttoit'nindisEinLt 
ribs. ITie white, wisiEly flnetdes tn^ir llin.x^ lo ten 
minute bristly spines. FItHvcrianL* tnigrant sind 
diumflL (Ximitig out in winier or early spring. 
I'heyare yellowish white and iilTtnul I in ivide. 
The plan! is an ideal choice tor hanging baskets. 
Needs pa rtuil shjdej normal cacluJiOtmtpitst; 
m i nimum lem pt'rato re . Kra^r^ fKih tk lam'irv, 
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E5ct)HAitiA AGUI RREAN A (GUsss &c Foster) 
N. P. Tayior 

Syn: GiftfsmKetciu^ Glass & 

Fo&ltrr; Mik(tdufiJ^uirrciimis (Glass & 
Foster) Bravtj 

Ellis medium-green species is globular 10 2in 
high, Jin in diameter. The tubercles are ’^in 
long, ^in wiciLV and the spines, grayish pink 
cMlh dark tips, arc'eompised oH3-l6 radiats. 
Summer flowering and diurnal, the flowers are 
yellow with a cerise midstrip.% and the outer 
segnientshave a brcMid reddish-purple center 
line. Requin.’s.sun; normal cactus com pisl; 

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tsc:«EiiAKiA ASPERISHNA fBcktd.) 
D. R. Himl 

Syn: Boed.; 

Won/vs-stnyr) {tsjvr'ijspflwi 



tliGstenisare a dull bluish green and an.‘ 
globular, about 2 ’/^in thick. I here are conical 
tubercles a bout "t'dR long, and bare axils. The 
areoles bear nine to ten stiff radiat opines to I'iin 
long. Roweringinsuniirier,anddiumak the 
flowers a re w^hitish yellow wilha pale brownish 
oroliw-green center stripe to the pelats, which 
are 1 Wn long, 1 in across. Ret|u ires bright light; 
normal cati u& compKist; mi nimum tern pc'ra t u re 
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Svri; £so>f*t™rftist^viLT(?irJ'fftr Vtir. 
(Br.&R.)N.r, Taylor 

An oval'Shaped plant, solitiiiy or cluslering. thi" 
dark gn.'e n stem s are Lip to 4 V^j n high , 2--2 '• dn 
wide I uberx'ie.s bear Ittor more white bristle-like 
radial spines, andoneor jiuin? shorter while, 
brown-tipped Centrals. U flipw'eisi in summer, 
a nd is diu mal . The biwms a re yetlowijih whi le 
wit ha broad reddish-brown center a res to Alt' 
pc'talh, which areahiut long, I'^in wiikv 
Kei|ui res fu 1 1 su n; ncwina i cactus com po.sl; 
minimum temperature 5l]"F. Mejca iri/fiiYrEites, 
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ESCOBABiACUBENSlStBr. & R.) 

D, R. Hunt 

Svn: Neoihifdiii atbetm$ fBr. R.) Bnckeb-; 
doryffiujHtiii} L!/ffc7i?is Br^ & R.^ 

The pl(>nl&rtrt:gU)b(TSt‘, V*- Jin in diomuter^ncl 
in cuiiir, offurttini;^ tii furm smiilL 
dumpii. Th(! arnica! tuberclt*^ art? Jong. 

Vsin wide at the base,, anct gnxwcd ors the upper 
side. While a retries bearaliHmt Id whitish radial 
spines Vioin tong, riiiwering during sum men 
and diurnal, I he flowers are pale v’eliowish 
green, abuiU long. Requires sun; nnirjiial 
cactus compost: mini mm m temperature 55^'F. 
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escooakiaHESTERI (Y. Wright) Bustb, 

Syn: Ctiryiflutntlm hcittiri Y„ Wright 

A smalJ, globular „ cluslerinig species, it often 
forms dumps up to 1 ft in diameter in the wild. 
The stems, 1-1 'riin high, are dull green, with 
conical tubercles k> *riin long. Then? are H-lft 
pale brownish' velitjw' radial spines atxniC Win 
long, but with no centrals, FlovveTing in Summer, 
it is diurnal. The flowers a re brighi purple, atuLiut 
lin long and in diameter. Rix|uires bright light; 
normal cactus Compost; minimum temperature 
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escobariaHENRICKSONII Gtas&& 

Foster 

Syn: /ri.’urifjbt)ui( (Glass 

Foster) Glass & Foster 

A pale green, tuberouH-riKJted plant with -3 few 
O^lindrica] stems up to 3 ’Ain high, I in in 
cfiaineler. The tubercles are abiiLit '/lin U>ng, Wn 
wide, 3 nd t he a nils are tw re . Therv a re piU>u 1 32 
whitish radial spines, 'Ain long, and ten centrals, 
Vi«in kmgj with one only Vuiin. Flowers are 
diurnal, appt^arirtgin summer; they are cerise, 
andabi>ul lin in diameter, Kequi res sun; normal 
cactus compist; niinirmim temperatuire ,^rH, 

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£SCt)BARiA LAREDOl (Glass & Putter) 

N* P. Taylor 

Syn: Coiyp^mitfhii hri?div Glass & P\>stcT; 
Esaj|jff riff Backeb. (?) 

The items jrt.‘}Jt.ibLVStf, (ormin^ clusters, and 
pale gn.'cn in color Individual slums are 1 1^!- 
ihick- The tuberdes aiv l^n Jonj^iind ^in 
Ihick with a woolly ^nxivent the base. 1‘hereare 
atxsut 33 while, rndtal spines lon^ 

and four five Cenlral spmes l6“V^in in lert^th, 
similarly colored hut wilh a yellowish base. 
Howenng by davin summer, the hliHims are 
Vain loh^, hi ^6in wide, with pinkish-lan 
oLilersej^menisand niajuenla inner petals. 
Hequires sun ; a calcart^iHib cactu s compost; 
minimum temperalure W'F. 



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esc:obar[aMINIMA (Baird) D, R. Ilunl 
Synr mmifjui Baird; 

Cojyplfntihui netiiaieCroiz. 

The dark-i^nH'n sUf ms a re more in less oval, 
about lin tall, Vuin wfde^soliiarv'^iirdListering, 
The l uberdesareconwab l/'inin ion>;, and the 
grooves bare. There a re 13-15 radial spines about 
V'intn loiij^and three centrals abi>u( Vdn in length; 
these spines are pinkish, beoiminggray, The 
plant is diurnal, flowering in summer, with 
Dkx>ms aKiul ’Viin long, to '■ijin in diameter, and 
rose pink in color. Ketjuiressliglit shade; normal 
cdclxis compost, minimum lemfierature 
USA (Tf.WiSk 




tscoHAKJAROBBiNSUl^UM (VV. M Earle) 
D, R. Hunt 

M. Eiarie) 

nJJviiisvtfHiVV. M. Bark' 



A da fk*ftteen cylindrical -sha jx*d plani Vi 2'v?iii 
long, wiih tuben.'k’s^^itii king, and l''Jn wide. 
Spines a re whi te; 1 1 - 1 7 of t hese wdia Is. u p to 

^cin long, witli rarely one centra I up lo *^;]n. I he 
llowers, yellowish green with a brow n center 
siri^x', are amund ■V^in long, wide, and are 
tlav Howering in thi‘ laie spring and early 
Summer. Careful walering is essential ki%|uiri s 
sun; normal cactus t;ompoSl; minimum 
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ESCO&ARlA ROSEA N A (Roed) Backeb. 

AnovLibshapfiJ plant of bright grwn+’ind up to 
1 UHr high, lin widt, with UibynduH long 
and brihui. '['he nptsjles are yellow, bearing 1? 
pak'vdln^v radial spines lo^^in lung, and four tn 
sboenirals, siniilariy coloivd- I’lovverinp is in 
early stun me r, and is diu maJ I he flowers are 
small ; [ he in ner pela Is are y elJiKWIsh wHl b a 
reddish midstn pe, Iheouier segments are more 
a^idjsh. Rcejuires sun; normal cactus com|.Ttii<t; 
mi n im u m temperai ure 5fr'F. 





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KSCOHaRIA ROSEANA var. NOVA 

Ibis is j grouping plant ,, eolh-cledby A. Liu near 
Saltillo in Coahuila, Mexiai. It isa densely 
clustering variety with offsets arising tn,>m 
arvnind the l^se, and has about 12 tuberded ribs, 
spirallj' arranged and bearing many yellow ish- 
bmivn spines. The flotveni are unknown, 

R(*qu ireme nls are the same as for the spcdes . 
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KscoiJ.'\KJA RUNYONIf Br. & R. 

Syn; Conf}4uirilhti nrfvrfri' Bt?rger 

A fiee-clustt'iirigspedescomprising many 
grayish-green, mow OF less globtise stems l-2in 
long, w'lth terete tubercles 'Ain in length and 
sUgh tiy grijoved abo-ve. Ridial spmes are 
numemus and Ain king, and there are five to 
ses^en dark browmish-tipped centrals Ain in 
length. Dav flowering in mid 'Summer, the 
bkwms are very' pak' purple witha darker 
midst ripe on a II the petals. Requires bright light; 
rmima I cactus com post; m i nimu m tc mpe rature 
oO"!'. fMTi^.Me.vj'c(j, TcAirr^J. 




escosaiuaSNEEDII Br. & R, var, LEEI 
[RosoexBtkid.) D. R. Hunf 
Syn; Escoijitrfri Icci Rose ex l^tied,; 
Coni/pijdFJf/'rfl SJFttift/vaT, frtv (Rose) 

L. &?iT&on 

Miniature to mediuni-si^^-ed plants, which cluster 
Ireely, ivith closely set tulx^rcles- Areolestwar 
many grayish-white Anin long Spines, Tlie 
flowers are a dull brownish pink w'llh a deeper 
pinkish mediJn line to the pietals. Flowering in 
early summer, they are diurnal. Requires sun; 
normal cactus compost with limestone chi ppings 
added; minimum temperature T. USA 
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ESCOOarIaSNEEDII var. SNEEPIl Br, & R. 
Syn: Cnjypflwtitiui sumfn' Ber^^er 

Aclustcring fipedeswith small, rather cylindrical 
stems 2 l^in high, thick. These are 

covemd with numerous while spines afxiui Ain 
long which are at first reddish, then change 
color. Day flim ering. in summer, the flowers itne 
small, and pale pinkish. Needs gotid light; 
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ESPOSTOA 




tscoNTTUACHlOTlL LA (Weber) Br. & R, 



A tree-like, col u m nar species rejchi ng 
liigh in ita habitut, with ihe trunk ntlen up lo 
l(l3Ln indinmeten The branches are dark 
with seven lo eight prominently crenate ribs and 
grayish wtKilly aretilesabiiut long. Spines 
are yellowish broivn^ wmisti ng of 1 0- 1 5 radials 
to long and one, rarely moreji central spine 
2-3in in length. It isday flowering, in nnid' 
sun\mer; the fltsweni are yellow, with brownish 
outer segii^ents. 1-1 '/iiin kmg, and funneb 
shajH'd, Kequiies sun; normal cactus compost; 
minimum temperature CjJfifewrafcr, Mm fey 
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ifSPtisroA MELANOSTELEVaup. 

A tall, grav^h-gneen columnar plant toatumt 
b’i^t highn 4in in diameter. It has abiiui25 ribs 
with fairly clow-^etareoles, bearing numercujs 
golden-yelkw splnesabt^ut (Ain long. Flowers 
appear through the pseudiicephalium which, is 
very %v™Uy and has lunger yellow spine.s to 
1 '/iin in lerigth. The bliVims, which are 
nocturnal, occurring in summer, are white, 2 '/jin 
long. Ret|uites bright light; slightly cakare^ms 
cactus compost, m inimuni tenijTc ralure 5(I"F. 
PiTafOrasTm). 




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^ iiSt>osTOALANATA(HBK.)Br&R. 

A tiee-iike, colu m na r plant to abou 1 1 3ft h igh 
and 6in thick in its own habitat, inculti vati<m 3ft- 
4ft 9in tall. 2'/i-3in thick. It has 21)^30 rib? writh 
I whi te areoles set abou t Hin apa rl- The spines are 
w’hiEeorpate wltow'ifih. often red and very' 
short. The Central spines a re up to3^Ain long, 
and whitish hairs cover the green stem. 

Flowers are nocturnal, i n su mmer from a Ealeral 
cephaliu m; they are white , 2-2 ’/iin long. The 
large, red, beiTV-like fruits are 1 */i-2’/^in i n 
dia meter. MeeUS fu II SU n; norma I cactus 
compost; imnimum tentperalurejff’F. jVdrflJtTtr 



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ELILYCHN[A 





ESTOSTOaRITTERI Bum. 

Da ctituninar pla nh? slUi ini nft 1311 

hi^h and 2’4-3irt ihickj hax'ing. JR-24 riibsiand 
whiterotindish artK'tltfS. The .spines are about 23 
ifl number, vei>' fine, rn^ddish brown ur 
yellowish white and frOin in tenj^th. 

Notlurnal flowers i=ippear in sumnier from a 
vvhi fish-yellow cephaliumi. These are 2lf^-3^/iiiii 
long, il^inwide Ket|uiires sunlighC; normal 
cactus cumposl; minimum lem^^rature S5"F. 
Peru (AffUiziitnia}. 





tULYCHNiAlQUlQUENSlSfK.Sch.) 

Br. & R, 

A laJI, eolniniidr, .iLmost tree-like pJatU up fit 23ft 
hif^h in its ha I'M tat* the stem up to [Qin in 
diametiT. Cray-green in coJoi'^ it has 12 15 
rounded, tvarly ribs, nanxtwiy furrowed 
belween. T he while wool ly a rettles are closely 
bearirig 12-15 grayish spines abtiiit '.^n 
Umg, and one Or hvo to in lenglh. Rowers 

are white, 2’A-3in long, arising fmni ihe top of 
Ihesleni in summer, and are diurnal. Needs sun: 
normal cacUis compost; minimi! ni tempvraUire 




ttil\te'nmNANA Hi Her 



eltvchniaSAINT-FIEANA Riller 



Probably a variety of E. !?a"/jlrrntifc/c. A shorl 
colunnnar spede.s fit 4ft yin high^ wfllh 3’4-3t/3in 
I hick stems, branchij'ig fM>m the base. With 
matty cUiwlv sel ribs, the whitish an?oJes ha\-e 
about 3(] veiA' pale yellowish radial spines aKrut 
'Ain long and one slightly longer centra I, and the 
whole plant is denfiely ct>aled with w^hite wiKilly 
hairs, i.'spodally ai ihc lips of t he stems. The 
flowers aa- niKUirnal, appearing In summer 
from a whitish cephaliimi; they are wh Elisha 
about 1 V^-2in long. Needs careful ivaleringat all 
nines; bright light; calcareous cactus compost; 
in ini mu m tempera t u re 55'T, Pent i A 




Acivluimnar, tree-hkeplanlfi^S-Llfl high in Its 
habitat The stems jre.3-4iri thick, dark green, 
wi t h ] 0- 1 3 ribs A ret >tes a re veiy' obvious wi( h 
grayish fell and kTngwhite wiXTilly hairs. I'here 
are eight to twelve radial Spines and one central. 
These an^dark brown, benjming gray, and 
varying in length fn>m l^in. Day lloweringin 
mid’Summer, ihetlowersan.'2^/*S-3in long, 
whilesiifmetimesvskth a pinkish midst rifH' to the 
petals, and ope-ning to about 2i^in in diaiHeter- 
Needs ;jun; normal cactus com ptvsi; minimum 
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FACHEIROA 0r. & R. sp. nova 

A (further inlriKliK'lion Dr Werner Rsiih's. A 
much-branchin]:’, cxiltjmnar pLint with about 15 
ribs. Theareoles bear many ycllo wish-brown 
SpilWS^ bnlh mdials and Centra It; . I’hv c^pbaliuni 
consists of much wliile wool which fonins 
laterally from near the top ot the stems. Floivers 
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fACiiEiROA PEI N ACANTHUS R<iuh 



A tall-growing, columnar plant discovered by Dr 
Werner Rauh. It produces few branches, vshidi 
Hire abn^ut 3in in diiifTifler The ribs nuiinber alxiut 
ISand theareiJesamesei well apart, with 
particularly attractiw bnnvn spina tion. The 
browmsh-whitecephatium coiri|xised ot'w^ool 
and bristles extends dow-iiward from the lop 
with sntall pinkish-w^hite flowers protruding 
from red-scaled lubes. Temperalurtii are best 
maintained at A n^infmum Hntzii i [itiftiit). 



A comparatively recent discovery, thetrec'-like 
gn^wth very much rv'Sembling another species, 
P. iJ{i(Gtirke) W'erd.Therearealxnit 1 5 grayish- 
ribs with vellovrish-bTown spines and 
almost tubular flowers with short inner perunlh 
se^ents. As yet^ the plant is not kntnvn in 
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F^wzHtERaAESTEVESll Rraun 



AdiEJCOvcr)' nt E- Estc!vy5 Ftfreirii {j.iif!uivdli f<»r 
whum ii \v'afi twnu^- A nuich-branehin^; pldnl; ts) 
6'/;ft orniOrt in 2tl cir mdre ril™ anti 

^ntdLTi-%vjl(.>iiV spines vvhk'h taler Lx-cnme 
ftrJ^'Ssh voILlhv, andii Um|i; Lueral wpliaUum. The 
flowerjiarv pinkish, i>ften appearing froni llie 
slem^i w t h ( K wi t Kou i a ceph a liu m . Nnl yel 
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facheipoaTENEBROSA Braim ^ Esteves 

Erect CLilumnar points with many brancheSj 
semelimes up (u 200 on one plant! There a re up 
tn2li(W' more ribs and hK^lh radial nind cenlral 
{ipines^ vvhtL'h are brownish black. Flower are 
fcome on thoceplialtum;, the red tube more or 
less naked; tluwa^r color is LinknownK but is 
probably white. A rare species, not as yet knowm 
in cultivation. Emzr/ iJit/iw), 




kFEROJ3ERC,Ia ^Gil Tegelbcrg' Glass 

A ral her fascinating hybrid between a species of 
Firr^^iciu:? and LtNftVltr'Mfvr.y ifl pj'j’mvpf>- produced 
by CilTegelberg, a prominent and wdl'kni>wn 
American cactus authorib^ and subsequently 
named for ]\lm ► The pla nts are abou E A ^'4in tn 
diameter, Ehe stem baring elongated tuberdes, 
with long, spreading spines and terminal siiky 
yellotv flowers which are diurnal, appearing in 
summer. Fk>urishes in sunny locations; normal 
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Amrtherpn>du:ct of the same two genera; in I he 
f{>rmer illustrcUion the fcmaictus parentage is 
dominant. With this unnow'cred plant, that of 
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FiiROC ACTVS AC ANTHODE S ( Lt?m . ) 

Br.&R. 

Syni Lemn 

fljiitsiiTO solitiiry, rarely of fstHtingh I'hp ovjI 
slem becomes columnar <md. up (o lUh 
2ft Tin in dtamelor, and there are 13-27 glaucous- 
green ribs. Aivoles, set about ^^*in apart^ are up 
lo */ui\ long and bear nine (o thirteen reddish 
radialspines 1 ^/An lung, and one lo four flat 
centrals lo4-V4in in length. Flowers are diurnal in 
summer, yellow or orange, alx>ul lin long. 

N^eeds a brighl sunny SiKalion; □ pirrous enriched 
compost; minimum temperaluiv5t5"'h\ Mcjlvoi 
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hmxACTusCHRYSACANTHUS (Ore.) 
Br,&R, 

Synt Echiiiocii€tii$dijy:^itthtis Ore. 

A globose tocylindricrtE pbnl up lo about 3fl 
hjgh^ lfi-1 ft 3in in diameler, and dark green in 
cidor. Ihemare 13-22 tubencled ribs and ihe 
aretdeS'Cam' four losix slender white radia.1 
spines and (tHirto Um curved yellow or red 
centrals 2 -3in long, lowers are diurnal, in 
sumnier, up lo 1 in long and to 2in aemss, the 
in ner petals yellow with jagged edges, a nd outer 
petals pale brownish pink. Kequires full sun.: 
normal cactus cermpost; minimum temperalure 
5U‘T. Mcjrfco f Bnjw Qf 



smx AcnjsDiGUETn (Webt?r) Hr, & K. 
Sytlt EchirfocadiiA Webor 

A large species eventually reaching lo I3lt tall, 

2fl Tin in diameter, and more or leiisglobularas a 
yt>ung plant. The stems are dark green with 
about 34 ribs when full v grown, the anei.>ies 
bearing six lo seven reddish-yellow rad Li I spines 
and one centra I, slightly curved, to 31 n long. 
Flowers, diurnal in summer, are funnel-.shapc-d, 
to3in long, with yellow inner petals and mddislv 
brown outer ones. Kisquiresasunny pnisilion; 
normal cacius compost: minimum temperature 
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LECONTEl (Engelm.) Lindsay 

A glt>hular plant, later bewming cylindrical, up 
lob’/^ft or more high with 2t)-30 undulating ribs, 
dark to grayish green. The Lurge amile.s^ set 
Va-lmnpart, haveshortypllti-wish-browri w\hiI, 
Tlie whitish lo reddish spines, up loZ^/zin Umg. 
aromo.sl variable: some of the radialsare thread* 
liketind bristly, while others are flexible, partially 
flattened, and curv^ed but not htxiked. Day 
flowering, and diurnal* the flowers arc yelli>w, 
abi>u 1 1 i/ 2 in long . Ki't^ui rements are I he sii me as 
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FEROCACTUS 





FEROCACTIJ5 EMORY! (Enj^elm.) Backtfb. 
Syn: Fenxactusccfvilivi (Br, & R.) Bt^rger; 
£c^r/pfOfflf /Hi orftjry/ Engel m ■ 



Alargeglobulrir^ loiter cylinctiicah plant upio 
4ft 9in lail and 2ft thick, il has3f.l-32 ribs with 
Urge oval bmwn wxkjIJv areoles, st?l y^-l in apart 
and bearing five tueighl w^hiteor reddish raatal 
Spines up to^f^in tang, and one flal^ hooloed 
central to3^Hin in length. Day naweringin 
summer, the flowers an? centered toward the 
CTOwmuf the plant; these ate red with yel]i>w- 
tipped petals, or entirely yellow, 2 l^-3in long- 
Require&a fully sunny p<,isi tion; sligbily 
calcareous ptirous cactus compost; minimum 
temperature 50”F. MvjjCtPfSmryrilJ, l/SA 
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FERtx actu 5ECHIDNE{DC.) Br, ^ R, 

Syn: ELirjiJtJLTrcfwSH^^iPf/jji’ IX!, 

Agrayi&h'-gieen, solitary j. rarely grouping 
species. The globular stem is up to Win in 
diameter, and there are H-lb acute-edged ribs, 
often wavy, with areoles set Vi- 1 in apart, t he 
five to scA'cn radial spines are yellow, becoming 
grayish, and there is one lo nger recurved central. 
Rowers are di u ma I in ntid -suinmier, about I In 
kmg find slightly mi>re aCrotis, with many glossy 
yellow-ttKJlhed petals. Needs full sun; nomwl 
cactus Cl nn post; minimum temperature 50"F. 
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FKROCAnus FLAVOVIRENS {Schesd w. ) 

Syn: EchifitKactus fhnwirais Schcid w. 

Dull'j’recn ^tiTbuLir, short-columnar plants up to 
I ft hij^hj. starling as solitarv' but bier off sel^ 

ti ng to lortm gri.iu ps i'he gra jnsh aretiles j re set 
abtiml-Vkin apart with alH>ul 14 gray, spreadin;; 
radial spines up lo V+in Song and fourctutralSr 
the lowest of which is up to 3 l/«n in length. 
I'lowers a re diurnal^ in summer, pit'tduced at the 
top of the pliml, tind are about I in tong, funnel- 
shaped^ and yelloivish red, Rfcjuires full sun; 
norma I cactus com pirsl; min [m um tern pera tu re 
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fer<.x:actl!sFORDII (Ore.) Bn & H. 

Syn: Ediimuiciitj? fordii Ore, 

La rge gltibula r pb nts of grayish grec n . up to 
1ft 3in high, and sSigli tty depressed jn the center. 
Abtiut 21 ribs have gray wtsti'lEy areoles set at -V.iin 
in ter\'a Is Ix'a ri ng aKiut 1 5 w bite, spread! ng 
radial spines and four centrais, one h(x>ked, to 
1 E'fun long. The flowers are diurnal, in summer, 
and are pink, up to 1 '.Ain long. Nt^ls really gtKxl 
tigtii; normal cactus anti pitsl; niinimum 
tempcTAUPR' fi5‘'F. .MotrCcM'ftjftd. 



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ferocacpl'sCLAUCESCENS (DC.) 

Br.&R. 

Syn; TXT. 

A solitary^ globular plan! with an a I tractive 
bluish'green bedy which bt*c<Tmes slightly 
elongated |o about 1 ft 3 in high, 1-1 '/ift in 
diameter, There are 1 1-15 ribs, straight but 
deeply gTiXived between, and the doSvly set 
while w-cKilly areoles bearsbi to seven yellow 
radial spines, 1-1 long, and one central 
w^hich Ls often absent. Rowers a re glossy yellow, 
1- 1 Vjin long, and appear by day in summer, 
Rtt^uires bright sunlight; normal cactus 
compost; mi nimum tempera tu re SO^T. Mcjfitv 
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HiHcx: ACTUS G RACI LiS Ga L 

A globu lar to cy li ndrica I plan t , reach ing I 1 1 9 i n 
high in its habitat, Jft in diameter^ but usually 
globular in cultivation. There a re 24 ribs and the 
elliptical-shaped an.H)les bear five to six rtxldish- 
bmwn rad b I spines, 1-1 '^tniong, and seven to 
thirteen centrals, mi>sllv longer. Bummer 
flo'wering, the plant Ls dlumal, with goiden- 
yetlow" F{>wers, the petals usually w 4 ih a r^^idish 
mid-stripe, Keeds bright light, w^hich is 
e.ssen tial r normal cactus corn post; mi nimu m 
temperature 50 "F. McMe. 



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FtiRtK'ACius HE R R E R AE G. Ort . 

A beconiinf^qf'EindriCEil U) 

fel^thigh, (tiid a .^rETiVL-sh diilJ green. It hiiji 13-14 
slightly wflvy ribs uith Itn^g while arenles 
bearing eighl lo ten whiCitih radial spines and anv 
lux>k^d cenirab - lin It mg. The flinversn 

diurnal and appearing in summer^ are hmnel' 
shaped, 3in long and 3in acn^ss, reddish with 
yellowish edges. Iiev.|ulresastinny pi»siliianj 
normal cactus eomjxihl; niintmLtm iempt=rature 








fEJMXAcrfSHAEMATACANTHLIS 

(Salm-I^yck) Btsrg 

S yti 1 Fmii'rtfi tis staittffii ( I" kx^k . ) Br. & R ^ 
var. (S«ilm-IIJyck)l Backeb. 



Hie plants a rv globose to cylindriLa], up to 3fl or 
ititm' lall irv the wild and 14in t>r more thick. 
Tlievare deepgrefl'ii with IS-’Z? prominent ribs 
and lhe aretslesarv abi^ut 1 apart. These t^ar 
spines in two series, thcstst reddi.sh tt’idials with 
whitish tijTS (the twolaleraUw^hite onlyk and 
^' 4 -i Vdn long. Das" flowering in summer, the 
flowers aw funnel'^shaped, alx>ut 3in long and 
tvideand itise purple in color. Requires full sun; 

slightly calcareous octuscompttsl; minimum 

tom peratu re 3t)‘ 'T, Mt'affW ( CnxzJ = 





FERCXTACius HAM ATACANT HUS 
(MiihlpE) Hr, & Rh^ 

Syrr HamithKoctits /wMJciliitinT//rxis (MuhIpE) 
Br, & R. 

A globular species becomingeli.>ngated , up to 2ft 
tal! and Ifl in diameter with 13- IS hn.iacl rim. The 
aret^les bear six to twelve hrmA'iiish-red radial 
I spines and four centrals^ the low est hcx>ked and 
up to A V^in long. Ho wers a re d iiimal , appea ri ng 
I in su mmer they are pa le yellow, often with a 
reddish throat, tt5 3in long. Requires bright light; 
normal cactu.s compost; minim um lem peratu re 
45'’F. .Mc.rt'oJ f JVurflicrrd, USA fTc.Vrt^T 



FER(.x:.Atmj?5 HISTRIX (IX!,) Linds. 

Svn: DC. 

Globular plants, often elongating to eiIxiuE 2tt -lin 
tail, they are dull in cirfor. Ribs number 
about 24 with areok'S earning seven to twelve 
thin, brownish radials, moreorless spre'ading, 
and three it> lour centrals tt>2^/^tn in length. 
Rowers are diurnal, in mid-summer, and ntre 
bright yellow, and up to I '/hin long. Ret|uiTes 
very bright light; slightly calfareousa>ni|.>ostr 
minimum temperature 55^"[k jVIj'.t'k'efG'n/raTjrjLf 
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reRtXTACTL&lATlSFINUS {Ha w.) Br ^ R. 

Syn: iathpmns Haw* 



A broadly globular species, of grayish green, 
lUdn-lfLiln in diameler isith a slightly llatlened 
top. The 15-23 ribs are ralher noCched with large 
gray aaH>lostMrn'ings(v; lo twelve pale radial 
spines, and four reddish t'entrals up lo 1 
long, the lower one hooked with a lladened 
surfaceand (/lin wide. Row ers are diurnal, 
appearing in summer, and are whitish, reddish 
or puri-Mish, and I Win long. Hiis is a popular^ 
easily grow n plant tvhifh req uires a su nn y 
posilion; normalcactuscomposl; minimum 
temperature .VIi'.vjLOtQ'NtnT/ ardnn). 



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FEROCACTL-S MACRODISCUS (Mart.) 
Br.&R. 

Syn; Edr^itsmctus nuicrodiscus Marl. 



Stem globular but flaUened at the top, and up to 
about 1ft diameter; it is a pate„ dull green. There 
are 16-21 ribs with deepgnHwesbettveen tliem, 
The areoles bear six to eight yelloiv or red ladial 
spines up to V+in long and fourcun.'ed centrals to 
1 in length. Rowers are reddish-purple ivith 
a deeper median stripe along the petals; they are 
diumal, blooming in late summer, Requires a 
sunny position; normal cactuscomposl; 
minitnum temperalureaffT. ML'-TratifS/m Lius 
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l^EiROCALTLis MACRODISCUS var* 
SEPTENTRIONALIS Mtyran 



Very si mila r to the species bu t a deeper green jn 
color, The areoSesareralher smaller than those of 
the species and have much paler spines. The 
Towers are more pinkish purple, and abc^utlin 
tong; they are diurnal, and summer flowering. 
Ret^uirernentsare similar lo those lor the species. 
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f EROC ACTUS POTTS M (Saim-Dyck) Backeb* 
S\t\; Titehxadus pottsii Salg\'Dyck. 

A ^lobiiliir, EKtIitary pbnt up Ut in 

diameler, and a du J ^laucuu^ RretfiTr It hiifl nine 
tn sixteen ribswithlnn^, ivhile-feltedanetjles 
bearing wwn tenstraighi radial spines 
'/i-^Vun long and one to k>u r centra Is 1 1 in 
lenji^lh I'hese a re red dish or grayi sh red^ often 
banded in a deeper red. Fniivvenian? diurnal, 
appearing in niid-suminerjeup-shaped, they an? 
yellow and ] 1^-3 ’/tin long. Requires a sunny 
Waliifn; normal cadus wni^t; minimum 
tempera! ure 45"F. .Almfo >, 





FERtxTACrus POTTSII var. 

ALAMOSANUS (Br. & R.) Unger 
S)Ti; Echit!Ocac{u$ahm&Mmi!i I5r. & K.; 
fmitj:ic.'fH?ir/iiMkrsciJJMS Br. & K. 

These plants are solitary, rarely torming grtiups. 
Green in Color, th«y reach 1 ft dr more in 
diameter The ribs are narrow', about 2i0 tn 
rmmlwrwilh dull yelloivitih spines ctmsisting of 
about eight radials 1-ll^in long and one more or 
less erect oentral to3^n in length. Flowers area 
rich vellow, about 2in long and across; floivering 
in summer, they are diurnaL Requiremenlsafe 
the sameas for the Species. 
jVfiWJJfrrfuSj SsJi'jnrrtil. 



FER^rtCAcrus RECTI SFENIJS Br. & R. 

Sytit fmwfMSiT/joryji var. n'clispimiii 

N. P. Taylor 

A decp'green species more than 6 Wt tall and 2ft 
in diiunvter. Ribs ate straight, luberculate, and 
up to 24 or more. A moles are mund nittd ivrt>Jly 
with white bristles :i nd seven I'O nine redd ish 
radial spines^ 1-2 Vjin long, and one straight or 
curved reddish-brow'n central spine, timgerihan 
the ladials. Flower^, ivhich ap^'H'ar in summer^ 
are diurnal; 2 ij^^in long, they are yellow, 
enhanced hy the vivid purplish stigma-lobes. 
Require.s fufl sun; normal cactus com post; 
minimum temjx-'raliirt'5()'1\ MiU'Airfllufi'J'K 



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FtlRcxTACrus RECURVUS (Mill) Berger 
Syn: Fenocttctus iHfhith (L. ) Br. & R. 

CrJohMlar or slightly cv'tindrical, sfolitarv' plants to 
lOin high, Hin wide, they are grayish green with 
1C- 15 pmmanenl ribs up^ to tin high. The round, 
gray'tsh areoteS have eight Stiff reddish-gray 
radial spines to 1 in long, and oneslnMigly 
Invoked central, flat on its upper Surface, to abo^ut 
2in in length. The diurnal flowers, appearing in 
inid-sumnter, an? pink with ,i deeper shade 
median line and ihr^istt; they are K'H-shaped and 
2in long. N'eedsa bright position; notiinal cactus 
compost; mininmm temperature 55"F, Mcc/o> 
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I BROCACTVS RECURVUS var 
CREENWOODII C. Glass 
Syn: Fcwt/Jd if s var, gFcefiimyitii 

Tvi. Tl Taytor 



Dark in oolor^ rarely excetfidin|;6in in 
diameler, Ribs^ of which (here are 13< tuberculate 
wilh longareoles^in in Itrngtli bearing ravish - 
in‘cl spines. These a re both radial and tvnlra], 

^6-1 in ton£, wiih ihe single cenlraJ up to I ^/^n 
long. The flowers a re stf^w-yetlow and bell- 
shaped, 2iAin long, iinaenws, and arvdiuma! in 
la te sLiinmer. Requires sligh t shade; sligh tly 
calcareous com ptiM; minimiuni temperature 
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FERtxLAClLsRECURVUS var* SPIRALIS 
(Kanv'.) K,Sfh. 

Syrt: EdtimiCiKtus spiralis Kflnv ; f^Tfurnffis 
fci7(s^)fffws var.spimJisfKfirvv.) N. P. Taylor 

A globular, often cylindrical grayish-green plant, 
larger t ha n the siwics, w ilh tibiml 1 5 St^mew hat 
.spiraled ribs wiih brownish.'fed spines v^'hich are 
more vivid at the upper piirt of the stem. In 
general, the flmvers and cullivn^titm 
retiuirements are the same as for the species 
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ftRcxjACtus RORUSTUS (Link & 0th j) 
Br.&K. 

Syn: Link it Otto 

A prolific, group- forming species with stems 
offsetting frum the base, Each stem is4-8in in 
dlameier, dull green, and someiivhat cn al in 
shape. Thert are eight ribs and H^reolvs set ,ii>niit 
tin Hipiirt, with iLf-lJ bristly ve1k>wis!i radial 
spi ne.s aboii t I i n long and fou r to si x straigh t , 
slightly flat centrals up to 2 long The diurnal 
llow'ers are ye]lt>w or orange-yelk jwv abou ( I ’ -^tn 
long, and bloom in summer. RtiL|uires a sunny 
pi>silion, norma i cactus compost: minimuni 
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FtRiKALTUsSCHWARZ [l Linds. 

TjU, pljnt^ loatHml 2tt Tjri m 

diiinu,'icif,oiid jpp]e^ret*n inaildr, VSIth 13-]^^ 
HJl 3 iii hifiti, iht Inny; brnwriihli-^rdy 
arttik'S r tli n,*c to live rad kil spines anti orn.* to 

thrwcenlmls, all yellowish bmu j’i and varj in^ 

I to 2in lon^^ llie j^olden'yi.'Ui.>w !li>tvers 
iiredturnaL apfH-MrinK in siimiTiirr, and an; about 
2in. kni;^, t I'iin across^ with many petals. Needs 
lull sun; normal caeiuscirmposl; mininium 
tefniH" w t u re 55' 'Fi Alc^.^'pen f Smai\ w^. 



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FE-Jwx: ACTUS SETI SPIN US (bngdm,! 

L. Benson 

Svn: Hflt?Ertkiaic^i«sc;/s;)urHS (Engelm.) 

bV. & R. 

Afliobular, later eloiryiating, species lobin hiji^h 
atul 4 in across. Dark greeti, it olfsels when old. 
Thert^are 13 ribs< noldied ai^d often wavy, with 
areoles set aB>ut Vj:in apart. Ihc spines are white 
t>T brown, conslslin;^ t)i si.x to hfteert radial .spines 
and one to three oentrals, hiKiked . Day flow'ering 
in sum me r; flowers are yd low' with a red tvnlcr. 
Needs full sun; nnrma I cactus compost; 
mini niu m temperature 5 tTl''. EJSA f T cjotsI, 
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bmoCAClV5 STAINES] J (H£X5k.) Br. & K, 
Syn; 

A f;li>bular species, becominj; c\'lindm.’a 3 Httiid 
duslering, in maturity up lu Wt iSin tall, 2 ft in 
diameter. The 15-30 nbs, up to 1 Viin hij^h, have 
areoles Set 1 - ] apart - Spines a re reddish; 
there are six to eight radials to ^^tin long, and tour 
airved centrals to I l*^n in length. I hello wers, 

I which am diurnal, bell-shaped, orange-red, and 
1 long, are produced tn mid-summer. 
Requires really bright sunshine; ntirmal cactus 
ctin^ pijst; minimum temperature' 5 tT'F 
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FtRLKALlUsSTAlNESll vau PILOSDS 
(Cal.) Backeb, 

Synt Echitt{iciiciu$ pilostij^ Gnl, 

In general, Ihis Ls %'ery' similarto the species in 
size, fib kirinatkm, and spina tii>n. It is peculiar 
insofaras IhebtKly of the plant is dem^ely 
covered with finewhitish hairs from I he arei.]]es. 
Ihe Hoiwers and the recjuirfmenlsafe the same 
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FRAILEA 




FERCx:actu 5 ECH[DNE var 
VICTORCENSIS (Rchu?) Linds. Backeb. 
Syn: Rose 

Prnbtibly better described as a variety ai f. 

These ow j^lobuJar pf^nts [oahujl ?in in 
diameter, bitiish f^reen, %vilh 2t>tir more ribs. The 
itneolesbeair fi^'e to seven slitf yellowish radiat 
spines up loabtutt ?<iin Eon^, and one centra I 
l-2in in length, I’hegolden^yellim' fltnvers 
appear in stiinmcr; they .ire day flovverinc and 
an? 1-] *^n lonjt, Ji^hlal all times; 

nomrtfll cactus coinpost; mininuiin temperaliirt^ 
50^T, jV!f.vw;u Tiiwfrii/ppis, l/rcft^rfifL 



FEROCACTUS WiSLiZENll var+ 
TIBURONENSIS Linds. 

Syn: Ferocttcius tibitmnaisis (Linds.) Backeb. 

Ibe da rk f^reeii stems a re mcire or less 
cv'ltnd rival, up tn tall and 1 It 2in in diameter 

There a re about 21 ribSj, railier notched and with 
areoles bearin;^ about 211 bristly grayish radial 
spines a tid one or more reddish hooked centrals, 
jTs’/iin lonj;,. Tiie flowers^ diLirnal, in summer, 
are golden yel low det'pen i ng to ora ngc and 
alx>ui2V;5in long, 2in aenjss. I^etjuires bright 
iiglil, which is essential; normal cactus ajmp<.ist; 
ntini mu in temporal ure 45’'F, AL-jc ja> {Bapi 1. 



fraileaCURVISPINA Buin. & Bred. 

' A compa rati vely new d iscovery . The pla nth <Atv 
up icp^iti. high and about iin in diameter, ami are 
a deep gray -giecn^ There are aboiit 32 moreirr 
less Straight and warty ribs and small, ydlinvish- 
broH'n areoles which bearabtlut 14 dense^ 
curved yel loiviir while radial spines t<,>aKHii 
l^iin long wi th cme cen t ral spine, Flowers, aKui t 

I 1 in across, are clear yclloiv, and di uriial in 
summer, Needssun and warmth,, which are 
very' necessary'; slightly add, [^^omuscompirst; 
mini mu m teinperal u re 55^’F. Ctnr;?7 (Kio G wrx^i ' de 
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FEROCACivs VIRIDESCENS (Tditey k 
A, Gray) Br&R, 

Svri: Ec/rtiiitYiL’firs i?i>Ji7t'Si:c^!sT(5rrey & 

A. Gray 

A globular species, otlen on'seiiing from the 
base, reaching toatioul 1 '^I t high^ I ft 2in in 
diameter, and a glossy deep green. ]l has 13-21 
ribs w'ith short, whitish woolly areoles carrying 
ni ne [O' t we nl y gneenis h-red rad ia I s pines ^4in 
long, some ctin,T>d, and four similarly atlored 
centrals up to 1 t^in Jong, Howers are diurnal, in 
summer, yelkwvish green and 1- 1 '^^In long. 
Requires full sun; nomiai.eactus com post; 
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FRAtLEA ASTEROIDES Word, 

Syn: FmfVt^afsfrixjcff Backeb. 

A ratherdtvarf, dark n,sjdish'brow'n species to 
about Iin in dtameter. It has lU-1.3 ribs with 
dimin uti ve a reoles bea ri ng aKiot light jnin u te 
brownish spines which are hardly visible. The 
flowers are pale yelltJiv and 1 •'^n across. They 
bloom by day, insunmier several appearing 
together. Requires full sun at tloufering lime; 
slightly add, porous comptist; minimum 
teniperalurcO.S'T. Brazii. 



FR.\j LEA BVG MAE Aval. PHAEODISCA 

(Speg.)Y. Ilo 

Syn i Pra itw f. 4 mtvd} 5 ca Spt'g, 

A small species with a very dark grayisli'grevn 
stem 1 t '^n in diameter. About 30 ribs have 
brow nish'blaek minutely tufted areoles bearing 
a lew, scarcely discernible spines. Flowers 
appear in summer from nearlhecrown (jf the 
plant; these are yellow, a btuit lin«iCTCiss,4ndcan 
pcTlUnate without opening! Requires full Sim at 
flr>wering time; a normal, but slightly add cactus 
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C7yH^oc:ACTLlsBEGlJ^NU var- nova 

A more recent irLtroductiocii, currently unnamed, 
which bears many features common to Ihe 
species, the principaJ difference being the 
colorful flowers of pale yellow with the reddish 
midstTipCr It was discovered during; I he 
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cvKtNQCACTtJS GlELSDORFl ANUS (Word,) 
Backeb. 

Syn: ^id^orfintius (VVcrd.)' 

R Knvjth: Vk'ivcachis^ielsdurfmm (Werd.) 
Bravo 



A globular plant to 3in high, 2in w^ide, and bluish 
gray, I'he aretrfes are pyramid-shaped and 
spirally arranged, and the axils bare. Spines a re 
bnm n Or black' there are six to eight n-idials to 
y^in long but no centrals. Day flowerinK in 
summer, flowem are creamy w-hite toabi>ul lin 
long- Requires sun; a permeable, enriched 
mineral compost; minimum temperalune W’F. 





gymnocactl’sBEGUINII (Weber) Backeb, 
Svnt fc/i/utxjfpc’fi/s Weber; 

Tirr/txm’f hcyi/iuN Si, P. Taylor 

The bJuish-grfen stem is usually solitary', 
global larin shape, and up to bin la LI, 31/^jra in 
diameter with 13-21 tubercled ribs. The tube rcles 
are somewhat conical and close-set, and there 
are 12-20 grayish, black-tipped Tadial spines v.iin 
long, and oneurrivo centrals to lin. Flowering in 
summer, the bkwims are diurnal, pinkish purple 
in color and 1-1 •/^in long. Requires sun; normal 
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Hort 

A very' pleasing, atlracti^ e form^ of uncertain 
origin In most respects it is similar to the species 
bu I is more deniicly pined , a nd the spi nes are 
brownish and longer. Flowers arc the same as 
those of the type. Retjuirementsarf thesamoas 
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G vsiNOC Acrt- s HO R R I PI LUS ( Lent . ) 

Backeb. 

Svnr Tlftteti-lHS ( Lem . ) Klad i wa 

& Fittkap; Ntv/foyrfii /icJrr/pFViT Br. & R. 

A globular, blulsh-groen plani about 3'/;in high 
and thick w'ilh 15- lb ribs divided into dose-set 
lubenclesabout Viun high. The spines are 
ivhitish, stimetimes ivith brow'nish lips; there are 
nine to fifteen radials up lo^ain king and one 
longer central. Day tknvering in summer, the 
f]i>wers an- a deep purple-red, abctullin long- 
Requlnessun;a slightly calcareous caclus 
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ciYM.\tx:AtTL^» hybrid Glass 

An intcr-gL-ncric hybrid of 
and ] Us a charming 

globular plnint cd dwarf dimunsions wilh a while 
wsktUv crown and attractive i>pirkitton. Flowers 
iirepiite pink with a deeper mid stripe to the 
petals and appiM r by day in summer. N' wds a 
sunny ptisitiun; nitritiAl cactus tvmpi'tst; 
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OjanccactusMANDR AGORA (Frii 
ex Berger) Badtcb. 

Syn: JFJrtPidrwifdiiir (Fri^) 

E. F. Andera.m 

Grjy^rcen, f^obuJar pLtnts I Vt*-2''^n ^vide, 
with touT'angtcd, close-set I iiberi’les, Wcxilly 
4 n.*tj|es ca rry 1 2 radial spines V*- tdi n long, and 
I here arv two I hieker, bnnvn ■ li ppcnd whi le cen- 
trals. Day fltjwenne in summer* flowers tn ^^in 
long, linacross, white wilh retldlsh or greenish 
t]U ter segments. Rek^Liires sun; ni>mial CdCtuS 
compiwt; minimum temperature 5tJ"F. Met/su. 






t7rxiNOCALll.s K N UTIH I A N us ( tkwd. ) 
Backeh. 

Syn: tBravo) 

A bright-green, wilitary^or croup- forming pJani 
with globular Stems alx>ul high and in 
diameter. It has 13 ribs dividetl into slender 
luberck^and white woolly areo-les bt-a ring nine 
to tvvenly whfti^ib radial spines up to^ i3n long, 
and one slightly longer centra I Summer 
flowering, and diurnal, the flowers are in shades 
of pink, 1 I '/fln long. Requires full Sun; normal 
cactus compose minimum lempt^raturcStbT. 
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cYMNtJCACnjsSAUERI (Ii<WdO Backeb. 
5yn- 77rW(!tv/i:?HS sflHt'ri Berger 



SrriiUi ►;r,iy'SrL‘eri which an?TTum>or less 
globnUr, and about lin hi^;h, 2'/^m in 

diameter, There are 13 ribs divided into short sist* 
sided tubercles and 1 4- IS while, brown-tipped 
radial spines ^?iin Jtm^ wilh one or (tvotuxAvn 
cenir.ils ^un in lengih. Fltjwers are white, lin 
long., and appear by day , in early summer. 
RequiressLinj n(>mi;iilcacliisct>mpDstj rnimmum 
lemperaloie 50”F. rrawMJi/iifnsJ, 



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GYMbiOCAtTUS VIERECKTT ( Werd.) B^ickeb. 
Syn’ Neoihtfdm vicrcckii (Werd,) F. Kiuith 

Slemsare gkibtise, 1 in hi^h,' 1 ^^in thick, and 
E^ly oriselEin}', Duli bluish green in color, they 
aredivided intoabtjut IS-l&tubtirculaleribs, 
The white wix>)ly areolescarry^ up Iti 20 white 
radial spines up lo I'^in long and f hen? a re four to 
Eve black-lipp^ centrals to^^jsn in lenglh. 
Rowers Arc magenta, V^in tong a nd wide, 
LKcucringdiumallyH in summer. Rtb^u ires bright 
lights enriched catcaaH>l4s mineral compost; 
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cymvcicaciijsSUBTERRANEUS (Backeb.) 
Syn: Ntvihifduin^ubttnrtweu Backeb. 

Arising from a tuhcniiJs nxstHtock, Ihe bright 
green stems a re up lo aKnil 2i n, long, 1 in in 
diameter. Thewhite W'wHyareoles earn' about 
I h white radial spines “Ain in length, and two 
dnirkgrtivish cenlrals abrnat Yiin long and whitish 
bristles lin in length. Rowers are pinkish violet, 
jin acrcjss; (hese occur in suintner. and are 
diumal, KeLjuires full sun; slightly CJlcareoLis, 
enriched, and porous com post; minimum 
temperature 54T”|”, A1ciJi:nrrj])jri:fiiiJr)nsJ, 



CYMN'cx: ACi US SUBTE RPIA N EU S var. 
ZARAG05AE Glass & 

Svn: Ncoflr^iin ^ubhrrauea var. 

(Class &r Foster) E. F. Aridersort 

The long stems, taperi ng toward the bas^^^ a re 
about 1-1 thick w'ilh a long tuberous rool- 
slock. Areolcs are very w(.K>tly al floiveri ng t ime; 
they bea r 2 1-25 browm-li pped w bite radial 
spines ’/i(i“V4in long and hvo to three sub- 
centrals up to in length. There are iw'o 

brownish-black, centrals, the uppier longer than 
Ihe lower, and Up lo^nlong, Day flowering in 
summer, the flowers a re up to Vi.in long, ?6an 
across^ and are yellow ish w'ith a greenish'Violet 
or pink mid stripe. The peculiarly longlapnxjts 
afford anchorage toalmt)st perpendicular 
g%'psum cliffs near loZaraj^osa. Requires sun; a 
sftgKlIy calcareous, enriched compost; minimum 
temperaiure Btl'T. Akme f JVm£to Lain), 





CYMN'OC ACTUS VI ERECKll var. MAJOR 
Glass & Ftwler 

Syn: Ntvlhjfdm vientfiii var, (Glass 

& Foster) E. F. Anderson 



A greenish, globose plant to 3in high, 1 ',At"2?^ain 
wide. Tubercles are pyramidal in shapi.y lo Vxn 
high, ivith bareajcils- Spines a re gray to bmwn, 
13^16 radials I/j-'/iin long, two to four sub* 
centrals ^'■Ain in length, and four centrals to 
Tain long. I'towersare v^'hite, lin long. I lain 
across, diumal, in summer. N'eedssun; normal 
cactus compttst with lime added; minimum 
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CYSiNOCALVCiUM BRUCHII (Speg.) Htss. 
Syn‘ Gvfwiocal^ium lafaidetise Vaup. 

A dark-green clustering pbni with glubitlar 
stemii l- 2 i/ 2 in (hick with about 12 ribs diiitled 
into roundish Uibendes, The etongatod while 
areoles have 10-15 while radial spines 'Ain iong 
and one brownish and longer central spine, 
w'bich isoflei^ absent. Flowering bv' day in 
summer, the Howlers a re pate pink, abtiut Iln 
long. Requires slight shade; normal cactus 
compost; minimum temperalureSCT, 
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cVMMoCALvtiuM CASTELLANOSll 
Backeb, 

A solitary, globular species, velvety bluish green 
I in color, and up to bin tall, 4in in diameter with 
10-1 2 broad rira, The white woolly an?ulesare 
set about apart, and bear hv^e to seven dark- 

tipped whitish radial spines to lin longj With 
sometimes one cenlrah F]l:^w■e^s are while 
flushed pink, abt>ut l%in across. Day flou'ering 
in summer, it requires normal cactus aim|iosi; 
slight shade; minimum temperature SO***!' 

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GVj^NOCALVCiLM BRUCHII albispinutn 
hort. 

This appea rs to have come the sa me loca iity^ 
as the species. The areolesare brownish with 
prominent w^hite spines, both radiaJs and 
Centrals, Flow'ers are while, the outer petals 
slightly suffused purple pink- Requirements are 
the same as for the species. 



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gymmocalvcilmCARDENASIANUM 

Ritter 

Grayish-green, large globular planls4 V4-9'/2in 
in diameter with about eight to ten ribs. AreoJes 
a re w^hi tish wi t h tw^o to six iivhitish or pale- 
brown ish radia] spines up to 2 '/jin long and one 
or two centrals to 314in. 'Fhe flowers vary from 
pi nk to wh lie, a nd a re abou 1 2i n long, 3 
acn>ss; they sp pea r i n ea rl v su m mer, a nd are 
diurnal. Needs slight shade; normal cactus 
compost; minimum temperature 5tT'F. 

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ciVNiNCiCALYCiLM DEN UDATUM ( Link Jk 
Olto) 

Dctrk, iiliiVTslf^irflViiSh-gn.H.‘n (^tubulrtr pltints 

ill liij meter ivilh five to eight pruintnenl 
ribssfl wilh only a few amTie? . The spines d if 
whilLsh tir);rayish^ five to eight in number, jni-i 
up In ^ i.in long. t>iiy flowering in mid-summer, 
(he blfK jms are pute whi 2in long and 3in in 
diameter, Rts^uires slight shade, normctl caelus 
aimptist; miniuiun lemperature IjirF, 
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cvMNtX' ALvacM G J BBOS UM ( Haw. ) 

Pfeiff. 

I A dark hiuish'green, globular plan! generally up 
to 7ft high, 4-t>in wide 1 1 has 1 2- 1 9 notched. 
ttHinLluiiJ ribs. I heareoles, up to ^<iin Apart, ix'ar 
seven to ten pHilebrmvn radial spines to ] k'lin 
Itmg and i>ne lii thnif k.vnlrals, which are often 
al:isent. Fkiivensaa' whilisb or reddish, and up li> 
2’Ain long. Day floivening in suminer, it rcr|uires 
india^1 light J rHimul cactus compost; minimum 
tempcraUtix' 50"F. ArifCiUhiW'fi’jrj r/j-rfif, Alt'iitfciiiJ. 
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Dark grayish -green globular plants l<i 3 V 4 in 
wide, sometimes becoming slightly elongaled. 
There a re I [M3 nbs bearing brownish areoles 
with 10-I2 creamy-brown radial spines and four 
rigid centrals, in length. Summer 

flowering, ft isdiuma]; the flowers are pale 
piirplish pink or white with pinkish edges, 
long and acn>ss. Requires slight shade; normal 



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cv.MNfOCAi.YQUM HORSTU Buin. 

bright green globular planks up loahjut 4 lAin in 
diameter with five to six wide ribs, i>ftcn bumpy. 
Theareolesare whitLsh wilh abL>ul hve 
yellowish -white radial spines to I in long, and 
txcasionaUyoneor two brown centrals of 
unequal length. Day fitnv'ering in early summer, 
the flotvers are cream V white or pale purplish 
pink to 4 '/)j n long and across. Req utres a 
piwiliimin fil tent'd light; normal cactus com post; 
minimum temperalureSS-'F. fiwiil'fikftjCwinftul'c 
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gymmocalvcil'M H YBOFLEU RUM var. 
FEROCIOR Backtab, 

This very^ long-spined plant appears lobe that 
described by Backeberg AS a neiv variety ► The 
long, twisted, paiebrowmish spines a if 
parclcul,irlv significant, these being bi.ith radiats 
and centrals. Flowers and requirements are (he 
isameas those for the spcx'kfS, Aijfcurijjif 
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GV.HNOCAi.YCi I'M H YBOFLE URU M 
(K, Sch,) Backeb. 

The spines are very' variable in I his species. 

Clohu Larin shape, the plants are grayish green, 
wilh usually 13 ribs and brownish arfoles 
bearing incu i^'ed grayish- whi le or pale brow nish 
^ines, usually nine radia is but no centrals. 
Rowers are white to greenish while with a 
slightly pinkish throat, and about 1 '/^n long. 
Summer Howeting, itisdiumal, and ret.juires 
normal cactus compost; slight shade; minimuiTi 
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GV)vwciCAi-VQUM LEEANUM (Htx)k.) 

Br, & R. 

A bluish'giwrt, rnitherflrttttrujd. globut&r plant to 
3in wide with up lo ISribb divided into moiV'tiT 
less six-sided tubercles. There are tip to about 11 
radial spines, longj and occasioruiUy {>ne 
central. Flowers a re yellowish-whitej 2-2^/^n 
lonj^and wide, blnoniingin ear Ev’sunijner, and 
arcdiumaL res slight sK^tde; riormal cactus 

comptwt; minimum temperature 5(}''r. 

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CYMSiLx: ALVCIL M LEEANUM var 
NETREU ANUM {Mt>nv,) Backeb. 

Slightly morej^lobular in shape than thesped.es 
with fewer and shorler spines^ amotinting !o 
abt^ut five lo seven radials '/dn long, but usually 
no centrals. The Towers are dtron yellow,. 

I 1 Vjin long and across . ReiLpii rements are the 

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CVMNOCALYCIUM M ARQ UEZ [ I Gird , va 
ARGENTINENSEBiickeb. 

A grayish-green, globular plant abiTuI ^in in 
diameter l^-i;-2in high.Tlieeiglil loten ribsare 
divided intoprominent ivartsand theareolesare 
whitish n liearing seven to nine reddish-hroivn or 
brownish-gray radial spines to 1 in long and one 
or two centrals not exceedi ng t he rad iiils in si lie. 
Ftowersare while, to 2in long and across, and are 
day tlow^ering in mitbsummer. Needs partial 
S hade; norma I cactus com ponl; min Im um 
temperature ArxvuiimfStttUt}. 









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gv,vnocai.vciumMAHSONERJ (Fric) Y, Jto 

A small grayish -green, s^>jm‘w!iat Elaitened, 
globular Species with about IS notched ribs. 
AreoEes areyeUow^Lsh brown, bearing seven 
broivnish radial spines up lo lin in length, but no 
centrels. The flowers, yelk>wish w'hite to while, 

1 *Air\ kmgand l-Il^dn acitJSs^, arc day flowering 
in mid -summer. Ret^uires slight shade; normal 
cactus compost; minimum temperature 
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gymn\x:alvcium M AZANENSE Biickfb, 
Syn; liickcb* 

A tiulE-^tthL'nish plisnt (shpwn un iL^ft 

pictuin‘) 7 “Il)cm in dionx’ttT with Id- IS rttundod 
rihw ilii'iJi-d inta Wnirls ] .5-2cm. iipiirt. Wijolly 
bfjr nint' to twctw bn>wrti^, lalcr 
grtyiK-h, spines 2-3. ikm Icjn^ jnd sprejdtng or 
lecrui^'in^. The flowers itre pitikishj .ibipul 4<m 
aawa, hummer flcswvTinj;, they jrediurnjl ,ind 
11*1^111 re pjrliiil sbddej riLirniiil ejelus compKisI:; 
minimum tempH.^r.irltire 10"C (50‘''‘FJ. Also dt^pietod 
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CYMNOCAI-VCIUM MIHANOVICHIE var. 
FRIEDR[CH [1 (Eric St Giirkc) Br. & R. 

Theslcmsareslobtilar* griiyit^h or reeldish 
green p iind laboul 21 ^in in dia meter, Thert^an." 
usually eighi ribs, somowhal criiss-bimJedr 
Areoles are white, bearing (iee to six radial 
spines up to long. Pltoveiring in early 
surrunef^ theblixims, which are diUiTud, are 
bright pink oryellowish^ with greenish outer 
segments, 1 ’/^ 2 in long and across. Retjuiivs 
slight shade; nomfiai Gictos rompost; minim urn 
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GYMMCTC ALYt-i um M [ H A N O VI CHIl var, 
FRIEDRICHII Cristate ^Nishiki' 

Malhprmity^tx.'curs trequenlly with this species. 
The normal Stem ft>]oring otien develop In 
a>njiunciujrr with the n'ddish growth, the 
coloraiion of which is due loa lack of 
chlorophyll. Requirements a re the same as for 
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CVMN'OCALYCILTM MIHANOVlCHlI var, 
ALBIFLOKUS Word. 

A rather larger plant than the speciesp up to 
about 4 in in diameter, it has five to six radial 
spines whth usually one central, ITie flowers are 
variable, rose pink or (as tiepicteti) aiitiflimi 

has pale cream or w^hite flowers, FloYveringand 
cult! Vqifion requiremcn ts a re the same a s for the 
species, 



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cyvlvolalvceum M I H A NO V ICH 1 1 cv. 
'Hibotan' 



A tiVik lortn of the variety^ due to a lack of 
chlorophyll w hen the.stVd was germinated. Us 
survival depends enlirely Uj.HUi Its being grafted 
on ki robust stock such as I hfkKWUfi- Scgardlcss 
of its "peculiar existence, " it nevertheless is able 
to prtiduce atiraciive pink flowers, 
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cyMNocAL¥ciuMMOSTll(Gtirke) Br. k R. 

A soiTkMvhiJl global lar plantj depressed at the 
topj, it is up k>2*/i-3in talJr 4Yi-5in in diameter, 
and deep green in color. There are 11-14 ribs, 
deeply nok’lied into lubemcles vvilh prominent 
"chin^^Theafcole?! have seven radial spines 
l^^to lin long and one straight central. Summier 
flowenng, and diurnal, the reddish flowers a re 
alxiu ! 3 V 4 in across. Requi res a bright ptssi tion ■ 
nonma] cactus «>mpost; minimum temperature 
50'-T. f Cd'fdi:'iw>. 





GmvocALYauwMULTIFLORUM (Hook ) 
Br. & R. 

This species has slightly bluish-green stems to 
3’/^n nighj 4 Viin wide, and freely clus tering. 
There are 10-15 ribs vsith areoies bearing seven 
to ten ycllovvish or reddish radial spines up to lin 
long, bu t no centra Is. The flowers a re a pa le 
pinkish whiter to about 1 l''zin long, and are day 
flowering in mL-d-summer. Requires slight shade; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temperature 
5ib'F. Aliictshoivinc is the yellow-flowering 
Ci/jrnfft'afi/tiHfFJrnMfrtm'fBcWd.) backeb. (see 
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A dull bnownish-gieen, solitari'' species abo u 1 4in 
in diameter with abemt 1 7 notched ribs. The 
arc?otes are yellowish gray with six lo seven 
grayish radial spinet^, and occasionally one 
central, Howersanv pinkish white with a 
somewhat darkerthrtiatand are about 2in lung. 
They are day flowering, In mid -summer. 
Requires nomial cactuscompost; very sUghl 
shade; minimum temperature 5t>^F. .^lyt'F’j/ura 





GVTttN'OC ALYCIUM N IG Rl A REOL ATU M 
Backeb, 



Globular^ bluish-green plants about Ain in 
diameter w'ith usually 1(1 broad ribs, t he areoles 
are felted and yellowish brown; they bear seven 
to eight pinkish-;^y spinebi about lin in length. 
The ixory- while riow'ers have pale greenish 
outer segments; they are mid-summer 
flmvering, and diurnal. Requires normal cactus 
com post; slight shade; minimum tcinperaiun? 
50'T. /iFjfmtTFJflCCfifrtpaiffrit'iJj. 






cymnocalycil'mOCCULTUM Fric 

The actual title is rather obscure— according to 
Borg it has a close relationship with C. 
IwdcFiilit'jjderiuFieKand G. This is 

featured in its habitat; the brownish-greenish 
stem is somewhat flattened and globular,, with 
about 11 brood ribs, and three to five grayish 
mdia! spines. The flower is unknown. Culture is 
the sa me as for l he majurily of ot her species of 
the genus. Ar^ntittn fCff/ftFijftri'id 



G’lWyocAi-YctkMPLATENSE (Speg.) 

Br. k R. 

Stems a re gree n to bl u ish green, 3 V4-4in high 
and up to4in widc„ with 12-14 ribs divided into 
obtuse warts. There is a proniinenichinbelow 
each of the gray woolly areoles. These hav'e five 
tose\'en radial spines, whichare wbite, reddish 
at the base^ and varying In siae lo about ^in 
long; there are no oenirals. Flowers are white, 
with a reddish thmat, and the outer segments 
bluish green e^tlemally. They are day flowering 
in mid-summer. Requires very light shade; 
nonna E cactus com ptist; minim um lem peratii re 
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cywn^kalvcjumQUEHLEANUM (H^age) , 

Berger 



A ven' vnri j b-le species, it is o d u] I gmy (sh green, 
M>rnL"|iines linged reddish hrciwn, abtuit 3in in 
diamt'tvT- khciftabtitil 11 ribs divided Lntu 
mundish wsirls sind (wo to live hom-cnlored 
spines, all radifllfi, up lo ’.-^n Itsng. Flowcrsare 
white, soiTieiimei with & small reddish I hn.i(il, 
2-3in long, ond aredav flowering in mid- 
summtr.Ket>ds fairly bright light; nonru I cactus 
compist; minimum lemperaiure Sn"F. Arifi'riJ'ijjj! 
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C7fMNOCALYCiLMFUGl0lNACANm4UM 

Backeb. 



A gk>bular, stTlilarv' species about 4in in diameter 
with about 10 bnOcid ribs, ITie areok^ bear sis to 
se\'cn cLir\red spines ^/j-4'4in in length. Flowers 
(.^abi^ut H'iynlong, l^^iinatmss, withovamy* 

, hite inner petals, reddish at the base, and 
reenish outer petals. They appear by day in 
mid'Sumrner. Needs a bright ptwititm not in 
direct sun; normal cactus Compost; minimuni 
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CYMNOCALYCiL’^tQUEHLIANUM tHaage) 
Berger ear. 

This is one of several variolas v% htch differ in 
certain features from the Specie, S h The grayish' 
green, globular plant hasabtaut 15 prominent 
ribs and about seven widely spreading, pale 
brownish radial spines. The lliac'pink flowers 
bloom by day in nud-summer. Requires normal 
cactus compt'ast, slight shade; minimum 
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CYMNOCAt.YCIU^^CV, 'ReinelT 

A product of Frank Reineltof the USA who 
strove tocross-potlinale so as to priidiice Vei^' 
atiracliv'e plants, bolli in spi nation and floiver. 
The paivnlagcof this hybrid is not recorded. 
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GYMMOCALYCJUM RIOJENSE FtIC 

A bmwnlsh'grecn ordtill'jjiwnish ^tctbiiliir 
plflnubtuit JVdn high, 4m with 15 
trxxui; ribs. TheanetMet? are apaii, bt.Mring 
five to seven pale bmiN’nish-yellow spines up to 
about -Y^in long. The flowereare aboul i ’/jiin 
across and are diurnal^ fin we ring in summer. 
They have reddish sepals a rtd vvhilish petals 
with a reddish rrudstripe. Retiuiresven' iiRhi 
shade; nnmia] cactus Com post; minimuin 
lemperature 50^'F. Arycpjh'puTi'Li Kftvrr). 




c;Y^iNcxL^Lval;^^ SAG LI O N 1 S (CeL'i) 
Br.&K. 

A largCr rather fiatlened ginbular plant up ter 
atnuit Tfi in diarncler Hicre are ki-3t)ormc>re 
ribs with prominent rounded tubercles and 
aretdes bearing seven to fifteen hmivn nind 
yeltoiwish radial spines and abind three Ceninds, 
all up about 1 Itin long. Rmvering in mid- 
summer, the plant hi diurnal; flowers area pale 
pinkish white, about I 'Ain long, I^equires, slight 
shade; normal cactus ctmipList; m illinium 
lemperature StJ^'F. Argentum {Snftu, TiU'n?juni, 
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t]YMNOCALVCtUM SCHlCKENDANTZll 
var, DELAETH (K Sch.)BAckeb. 

A iMundish. brighl'green variety divided into 
roun^llsh Wilds, 'llie a reoles bear about seven 
hom-onbretl radial spines and red flmvers. 
Requirements are the s^inae as for the species 






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CYNiMOC ALVCILT^ SCH ICKE N D A mzn 
(Weber) Br. & R, 

A very' dark oliv'e'greeiij globular plant to about 
■lin in diameter. It has seven to fourteen ribs, 
bearing five to sev^en reddish to horn^colored 
radial spines up to lin in length. The noweoi are 
white to reddish, olive green externally, and 
atx^ul 2in long. Late summer flowering, the plant 
is diurnal. Needs a fairly ^unny position; normal 
cactus compost; minimum temperature 50'^'F. 
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gvmnocalyt:ium SCHROEDERIANUM 
var. OSTEN 



Aglobula rplnmt, dark green in ctilor, with 1 2 or 
more ribs divided into warts. The areoles are 
bmwni-sh and bear fiv'e to se\^en yellowish radial 
spines which are slightly reddish at their base. 
iVe greenish' while flowers, about 3in long, are 
diurnal, flcswering in mid'Summer. Needs 
protection from the midday sun; normal cactus 
compost; minimum tempera lure 5tT'F, (.fr'mgJetV, 






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CVMNOCALYCIUM SPEC AZZI Nil I3r & R, 

ver^' populLir. 

Bluish gri?L‘n urgniyish grt^?u lo brownish in 
color, il is up lojbouL 7m in tlianieler- I htru aro 
10-15 ribs tbo yi'lU>wLsh-grjy «iruoltfij r 
reddisli-bruiivn to grovish spines, five to seven 
stimewhiit cun.'^ed. radiiils hi 2 'Ain U>nn', and 
OLTasiojiaUy one centra I . Rowers a re vv h tie or 
pinkisii while with a reddish Ihio^t and 21 ^ 2 - 3 in 
long. Hind arv day llowering in mid -Summer 
Needs slight shade; nomu I cactus compiist; 
rninimum temperature 5(5"r, iSaiiai. 







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CrVMNOC ALVt tUM TSJ AC ANTHU M 
Bnckeb, 

A brownish or grayish-green glvibular species 
with iitMUt 12 flattish rounded ribs. The spines 
are yellowish gray^ usually three in number, 
occasionally up td five. Flowers are \\ hite, 1 '/ain 
long, and day flowering in summer. Needs gcn>d 
light; nomiaf cactus comp<:3St; minimum 
temperature 50"r, Aojrwff parr. 



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GYMNOCAlvcitJM VATTERl Buin. 

1'hosiemsare olive green to about I i/iin high, 
3*/iin 111 diameter, witii eight to Ih brtNid ribs 
abou t I i n high . The grayish a reoles ha ve one to 
three (up to five) yellowish-bnuvn. adpresseti 
spines. Roweringdiumally in summer,^ the 
fhjwersare white, sometimes with a reddisli 
center, andatniut 2in long, I Vun acmss, 
RequiresgtHKi tight; normnil cactus com post; 
■nlnimum temperature 50"F. .^ryCKhrpji fCun^nJ^r). 



GYMNcx: ALYciL^M WE I5S1 A NU M Backeb* 

A variable spedes, gravlsh green, and more or 
lessgltibular lo3'H^tn high, S' jm wdde. It has 
abou I I y ribs with slightly w'l Hilly a reoles bearing 
brigirt, grayi&h-w'hite spines consisting ol sis to 
eight rad iais to I in long and one centra I- I he 
flowers a re pale reddish browm wit ha darker 
throat, Howeringininid'SuivLmer, ll isdlurnal. 
Requires slight shade; normal cactus com ptwt; 
miriLmum temperature SO’T-. Ar^rJrf^JflfjVfcrsisrp^. 



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HAAGEOCEREUS 





ilAACttKEREU'S ACRANTHUS ( Vaup.) 
Wend, itBackeb. 

Syn: (icraiiilm^ Wnvp,: Bmghamia 

actmtVm Br. & R. 

A tall plants it has thick dusl^ringsiems with 
1CM4 thick. sli^*hily notcheJ, low ribs, The 
areolesare closely wl, bearing:; mfmy yollisw 
radial spines and one Of Uvo more hfownish 
centrals tip to V^in in length Flowering at night 
in Summer* the bluoms are pale pinkish or 
greenish white, 21^-3 V^in long. Needs bright 
light; normal cacluscomptjst; iniiiiimiUTn 
temperature SCr'F, Pern. 





HAACiEoctfttus AUREISPINUS Rauh & 
Backeb. 



Bright greerKolumnarpInntSj 2tt Tin lalL 
2 ^/^- 3 ^ 4 in in diameter, with 18-20 ribs- The 
velltjwisharcoles bear 30^-40 radial spines to Vifn 
longandone or two Imrwnish'Vellow centrals to 
1 ViUr. Flowers niKtumally in sutnmef tmin near 
the tip 0^ the steins. They are pun? w'liite^ 2’/i-.3in 
long a nd lin in dtiirneler, the Uibn? scaly and 
woolly. Large gkjbular Iruils follow flowering, 
up to 2in long, and wine red - GireJul watering Ls 
necessary, keep dry in wn nler Ki'c] u ia*s a brigiil 
position; rtormiil oacLu-s compost; minintum 
temperature 55"F. PffJr fCair^jiL 





iiAAc^toci-RliUSACANTIlOCLADUS Ranh 
& Backeb. 

Svii: (Haw, ) 

RLiller 

A dark green columnar plant to 2ft 4tn high, 

2Wm in diameter, with aboiri IS rths- ITieareoles 
are large, woolly and fairly closely set, with 
many vetloiei^h radial spines h^^rin in length, 
and orie or two more centrally placed to about 
2in long. Rowers nocturnatly, in summer, about 
4tn long including the long green scaly tube, 
with while inner petals and reddish-tipped outer 
petals. Needs sun; normal cactus com post; 
minimum temperature Ceniriif Peni. 



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KAA0E0CEREUSCHOSlCENSIS(VVt?rd. & 
Backeb^) Backeb. 

A dark ^rwn, columns r plj nl u p to 4ft 9i h liilL 
in diameter, with ribs. Anetilesaftf 
^el It) wish-u Jiite bearing 30 or more 

velJoivish- while, stimelimeii reddish radial 
spines and bristles, and tme lo four ten ttals tip to 
y^in in length. Mowerinii' in stimmer, it is 
nocturnal. The flotvers an? variable, being mostly 
carmine red, but sometimes while, 2i/i-3in long 
witha tmiiwnish'iTd licaly tube. Needs sun; a 
porous cactus compost; minimiLim lemperalure 
sS'-’F. Ct’irtmi rrrrr (Gjosjoi j.. 




HAAceocERtus RE PENS Kauh & Backeb. 



A trailing, cylindricahsicmmed plant. The 
grayish-green stems are up toa!xnil6’^ long, 
yViin thick with about 19 ribs and dark'VeUovsish 
areoles. Spines a re dull yellow; there are about 40 
radials to t'idn lon^and one or two brighter 
yellow centrals ^ijin in length. The flowvrs, 
nocturnal and appearing in imid'summer, are 
pure white and up Lo3in long, 1 l'3in wide. 

Nfeeds sun; an enriched minerahbased compost; 
inininium temperature 35'^'F. Peru 

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haacecxiereusSETOS US {Akers) tockeb. 

Ritter considers this a variety of H. 

(WiLd.) Kitten Erect, columnar plants 3- 10ft lath 
"llie duL green Stems, about 2*/:in in diameter, 
have 2(V-21 ribs and pale brownish areoles set 
fairly dose together. Spines are yellow and 
numercjus^ and include ma nv tmstles which are 
fine, hair-like, and flexible, atn^itt long, and 
often whitish. Summer flowering and noclurr^l, 
the (lowers are about 2in long, deep scarlet, with 
a similarly colored tube, Kec]uires full sun; a 
porems cactus ct^mposl; minimum temperature 
55"’F. Pait fSaJdlrafUipral. 






haageocereusTENUIS Ritter 

A recent discovery' of w'hich 111 lie is known, I his 
is a totally prostrate species from sandy desert 
regions^ 'The stems a re green, 4^+-l In thick with 
12-13 ribs and crenate margins, Areolesare 
wide, silver gray, and set apart- Of ihe 

brownish or almost black spines, aboul 3ttare 
radials ^.4in long, and sewn to ten are centrals up 
to -%in i n length . Flowers are u nknowm . 
Undoubtedly requires lull suntan enriched 
mineral Com'ptwt; minimum temperature 55"F 
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HAAGEOCEREU5 



HARRISIA 





KARRJSU GRACILIS (MilL) A: R, 



A ralhur t»p r*\ wlmi; plan t ^ thi' tl.irk-fiaxMii stf ms 
oflen 15ft iir mwt? Iiiiii)^, I “'lin thick, rhca'art' 
niruT lo t'luven ckwely !si‘l rit» and 
’V4tn apart j, bcatinj^ HM* blqiizk'tippt'd ^vhii*; 
spirn^ up to lin lon^. Flowers ,irt‘ ni»i:lumn] in 
tale summer appearing Imni the upper aavles. 
They am about 8in ^vhite w'lth pale- 

baivvnish outer petiils. Ret]utres slij^nt shade; 
norma I Cjictus cum pixsl; mini m u m tern peraiu tv 
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HAACtocKRtus VERSICOLOR (Werd. & 
Backebp) Backeb^ 



harkisiaGUELICHII (Sp^.) Hr. & R. 
Syn; Eriocereus gitelicUii BergLT 



A truly desert spraesj, it is Columnar, tall, 

with cSjrk'green stems 2-2 ^.^in in diameter, ami 
16-22 ribs, The round areotes are browm, bearing 
Spines in a variety of colors -foddish, bn.>wn, ur 
yellowish. There are 25-30 radial spines alx>ut 
l^sin long and one or two Centrals up to 1 ^/idn in 
length. Flowers are while, green extemallv, 
afcwut 3lAin long, 2'j^ni across when fully open; 
they are ntictumal, in summer. N'eeds full sun; 
an enriched mineral Compost; minimuTn 
temperature 55‘^F. ^orth’ni Pent. 



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slender-stemmed trailing or sprawling species 
with pale greenstems 1 vjin (hick, It has (hree 
lo ftnurpmmtnent angular ribfi with shtillow 
grtioves between them. Amoles a re grayish, 
V^-2’r:inapa^t, bearing reddish, later becoming 
^ay, spines tipped black or dark bn>wn with 
four to five radialsup to Vrin long and one 
central, about lin in length. NiKiumal (kwvering 
in early summer, the flowers are wdiitu, greenish 
eJtlemally,and hUnluiig. Meeds a sunny 
posititin;Viormat cactus comp^ JSl; minimum 
temperature StTF. 







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HATIORA 




hatoraEP 1PHYLLOI[?ES (Campos- 
Porto & Werd.) Buxb. 

Svn : epiphiflhvdes 

(Campos-Porto & Werd,) Backeb. 

A choke rare epiphyte with jointed^ 
pt^hdenl stem-s. Each juint b up to 3 in 3ong^ '^^in 
wide, brigh t green with minute spmeBess 
iireolc^ lnt*ilL>wersj re yellowish, about ’/iin 
long, and artuday lloweningin spring. Difficult in 
cultivation, it is Rafted on robust stock. 
Reqiiijes partial shade; normal cactus compost; 
minintuni temperature 55^’F. Pnido, 

RKJifr|Tawej'n»J. 





HATJt>iuEP[PHYLL01DES(Camptw- 
Porto& Werd.) fma RRAUEI P, V* Heath 
Syn: Psatthzif^iVilctus q^thylloides var. 
Porto) Backeb. 

An epiphyte from forest regions. Ilie pendant 
segnientc^d branches are2tt or more long, tjich 
joinUiT segment is ’Ain w’ide, ’A-Vnin long, 
somewhat hatchet-shaped, and dull lob-right 
green. Day fioiverirtgin spring, the tlow'ersare 
pale yellovi'ish, ^^^lin in dtameteir* U is not too 
easy in cull Iva turn and is best grafted, Keirjuires 
shade; nonnal cactus cijmpost; minimum 
temperaliiTe55''l’, iiritzil fVmr ftitjupuJ}. 





HA I [ORA HE R MIN I A E (Ca mpH>s-Porto & 
Cast.) Backeb. exBarthiolt 
Syn^ I hfrhtii licnnmine Backeb. 

An epiphytic species with dull gravish-green 
stems, more or less cylindrical in shape and 
about ’Ain thick- It has small, short joints Yj-2in 
long with blunted lips and a very few pale- 
brownish areoles, these rawly having one or two 
minute bristles. The flower^^are rose pink, to Yiin 
long, 1 j n brira d, and appea r bv' da y in late spri ng. 
The plant is best grafted, N'^eetls fUtered light; 
norma! cacltiS compost; minimum temporal un? 
55‘''F. Brazil fGrwfpi^s ifejcwfuo). 




HAT 1 DR.\ SALICORNIOIDES (Haw.) 

Br. & IL 

A pale to deep ^rten ,wmi-erecl. bushy plant uy> 
to I ft 3in high, freely br [inching, In its habitat it is 
epiphytic or sasiColouS. The joints a re bottle* 
shaped, arranged in whorls of two h>five, and 
At- 1 in lon^p ’A- Vin thick. PlowLmng in spnng it 
is d lurTkiil . I"he flowers iKTur iin the ti ps of i he 
newerareotes, and are golden yellow^, al\iut 
long, slightly less wide when fully open . Needs 
sliglit shade; normal cactus compost; minimum 
, temperature 5<n’\ ffwci/ fKJbifi'ifititw, Mniirs 



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HEUCX'£KEL!>Ci NN AB A Rl N U S ( EichL) 
Br,&R. 

Syn: Eichl 

AtraitlM^j cldmtx'rin^ plninl wilh threi?-anKledK 
dark'grcen siem^f lfl3in-2fliuiig,^‘V-lin Inkk, 
with ral her wri'Liied arises. Am>les are 
prominent with a few snort ► bristly yellowfish- 
nnoivn spines a bout !Ain in length. Ro^wringby 
day in mid- summer, the flowei^airc 3V>t-3^'^in 
across fuliv expanded and up to6in longr with 
greenish-red outer petals a nd in ner petals a 
fllossy cinnabar red. Rettuires bright light but not 
full sun; normal cactus Coin ptiftC minimum 
temperature 50'T. Ctirhi-mfl/jii . 



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HEUtKERHU&Sp. nova 

An unde.scribfd pianl discov ered by the late 
Charles Lankesicr many yearsago, and raneiv' 
encountered in cullivahon. I'heslein-s are more 
orlesserecl, brownish green, andthree^ngled, 
and theantnjlesareset !^^-lin apart with 
brownish wtx>l and three to four fine spines In 
)v>ng. Flowers appear from the tips of the 
Stems in sumniHL'r, rtfmpiniiig open for two or 
thrt?edays, both Highland day. The bright 
scarlet-red blooms are wmew ha I Irumpel 
shaped, 3 'A“3’.^n long and across. Requires 
slight shade; nonml cactus comptist; minimum 
lempemturv 55"Fr Riim, 



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HEUOCERtu5SPECIOSUS {Cav.} Br. fic R. 
Syn ‘ Cil£’^t^s spfc/flsi/s Cav. 

This species is either erect or trailing, rarely 
epiphirdc. Stems are up to 3ft long, ^4- 1 in thick, 
and dark green, the growing pi^ints more 
reddish green. There are three (o five ribs with 
slightly serrated margins. Thearet^lesane 
w^hitish with five to eight yelin wish or pale- 
brownish spines long. Flowers by day in 

early summer, the flowers a re Thi-fiin long, 
carmine red with a bluish sheen on the inner 
pt?tals, bomeonagneen lube3l/*tinlong. 
Retiiiires half'SKade; a rich, sLghlly add soil; 
minimum temperattitv50“F, Cf#j(rj7TV|t'.v(cu. 



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HEtKXEREL'SSPEClOSUS VAT. 
AMECAMENSIS (Heese) Weingl. 

Syn: He/iocLTdfS rtiHA'rJtitivtsjs {H 
Br. &• R, 

A very liKalized plant in its habitat with pendant 
stems .similar to the species iTie large, white 
flowers make an impressive display in mid- 
summer during the day; the flowers a re about 
5i>iiin long from the tips of the stems. Rv^^uires 
semi-Shade; an enriemd porous compost; 
minimum temperature 5.VT. .\^terjco 










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HELttxrEmJsSFECIOSUS var, SERRATUS 
Weingt. 

Syn: Hdiocereus serratus Weingt , 

Erect, dull-green^ three to four-iinglcd stenns, 
promineriitty sensted. In general . the siems are 
considerably shorter than those of (he spedes. 
The aieoles are pale brown with a few very' small 
yellowish spines, often absent. Flowering by day 
in sum mer, each bloom U 3 min acress, with 
purpHsh-red inner petals, and reddish outer 
petds. the petals outnumbering those of the 
species or other varieties. Recj uires semi-shade; 
normal cactus cornpost; minimum temperature 
55 "F. Cliff fmiffl. 






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HELicxiiiarL'sSPEClOSUS var. SUPERBUS 
Ehrenb. 

Syn: Hf/mTeiiS 5 Mpt»rhtr^ (Ehrenb.) Berger 



Very' similar in growth habit to the sper 

ed. Areirlcii are 



_ ecies, bu t 

theslembare three- to seven-angl 
brownish with a few spines w'hich often quickly 
fall. The flowers are about ftin across when fully 
e^pmded and area rich glossy purplish red, 
with red outer petals, 1'hey are diurnal, in 
summer. Needs filtered light; normal cactus 
comptjst; minimum temperature 50^T- Ci'nirttf 






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HOMALOCEPHALA 



HYLOCEREUS 




H]LLiE>viN riiRA A U R El SPI N A (Ri Her) Ritter 
Syn: numspitm Kitler; 

Backeb.; 

Buxb.; 

CiwiJ/tXTJL’f MS (IS ( Ritter) D, K. Hmit 

'niLs isa coiL 4 iTiinujr, branching;, fiprtMdins, and 
rrailtn^ plant wtlh grv\>n siems up lo^n Ion};. 

I in thick, and Ii>-t 7 ribti, |■healne^)lesbt’ar^ltHlut 
.TOyeiluw (.pines lA-'/iin in length - Flu we ring in 
summerr by drtV- Each bltxjm is 1 '/^2'/iiin Itmg, 
2 in , and varlnus shades w^Uh a wddish 

mid'.irtpe rn the petals, RtH|u ires sun r normal 
otirtus compost; nifnimum temperjiLire 5 tt"F, 
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HOMAlCX-ErtiALATl-XENSlS (Hopff.) 

Br, k R. 

Syn; Ei^njjtJCWCfits texcn$is Hopff. 

A rather flattened, globular plant of grayish 
4 ^in high, Kin-tft bn.Md, ana densely 
wtx)l]y in I he crown- It has 13-27 ribs with w^jIIv 
iireole&set welt apart bt-aring six to seven n^ddish 
radial spines to ^/iinkmg, and one thick central lo 
2 l,^nor more long. Rowers aw diurnal, in 
summer; belt-shaped and pale reddish pink with 
a satiny effect, they are 2 - 2 ','!;in longand across. 
Requires bright sun; ertrichcd mineral, open 
compost; miniinum lemperature 50 "F, 
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HVUx:£REt;s BROXENSIS Bn & R, 

A sturdy climbing forest plan! with long, 
somew^hal jointed slems loover lOft in lengllt- 
The stems are three-angled, and a dull grayish 
green, 1-1 'Mn thick, the ribs persistently 
unduLaKng with h{>my and briwenish margins, 
Areolesart' set at intervals ofVi-Iin along the 
margins, each whh about Id brow'ilish spines 
^A-^/^in in length. Flowers appear in summer, 
and Pie nncturnal; they art' aLH>ui Itlin li>ng with 
white inner peia is arranged in series and 
ve] lowish outer segments. Meeds .^emt'Shade; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temperature 
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HYltxiEREUsCALCARATUS (VVcbcr) 
Br.&R. 

Syn: VVebcr 

A semi-epjpliytic^ tall cLmbin^ species with 
elcin^teO, three-angled, bright green stents 
1 Vi-2 ’^'^n brtnad. The ma rgi ns of t he ribs are 
divided into prominent rounded lobes with 
small areoles set immediHitdv' above each. These 
are spineless or ivilh one or mofe short white 
bristles. Flowers appear in mid-summer, and are 
rujctumal, about ?1n long w'ith w'hitu isroeamy- 
w'hiie Inner petals and greenish- while outer 
petals. Requires semi-shade; rich acid comptrsl; 
minimum temperature 59"'F. Rj'oi, 



mux-ERtusGUATEMALENSlS (Eichl.) 
BrScR. 

Syn; Cereas trismus ^uiJhmaknsb Bichl; 
Cere us cmf t7Fm/t'jJsrs Berber 

A forest species, the stems a re three-angled, 
bluish or grayish green, to 13ft long, y^-Sin 
broad. Ribs are horny-edged with areoles abtiut 
yiinapart bearing ivi'o to four conical spines llcin 
long. Rowers are riocturnal in summer; highly 
perfumed, aKiut I ft long, Smormoreaeross, 
The inner segments are white, the outer rose 
pi nfc . Requires fi] tered light ; add compost; 
minimum tempera ture^’F. CiiHhwrfl/jt, Sik 
Ssfividor. 



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tfifl. 0 CF.R£UsOCAMPONlS (Sdlm-Dvck) 
Br.&iR, 

Syn; Q™istxTfMjptw)PF Sglm-Dyck 



A forest climbing pLmt wnlh ntems up to abi>ul 
1 Oft in length. These are gjaucoiss green wit ti 
sLtghtIv wavy margins, and usually three- 
angled, to 2’i^in in diameter. I"he areoles are 
brotvnish a*d with five [t}eightye]U>wish spines 
uptc^y-iin long, ntwveringinmjd-smnmer, the 
blooms are noctumcil. Jft long with wide inm-r 
segments of pure white nind narrower Outer 
segmenLs of pale yellowish green. Requires 
partial shade; normal cactus compost; mintmLim 
tent penitu re jVfcjfrca. 





H\uk.“erelsEXTEN 5U5 (Siitm-Dvck) 
Br,&R. 

Syn: wfitrisws Salm-Dyck 

A triangular-stemmed clambering epiphyte. The 
stems are green wi t h aeria I nxils, branch] ng 
freely, the th ree-angled jtM nls Vv - 1 in wide. 
Aret^leiiafesmall and w'tHilly with two lo four 
browm !>pines about yihin kmg. The diumciL 
early summer flowers are fragrant, about ftin 
long with a green tube 3 “Ain long. Inner petals 
are pinkish white, the outer ones greenish 
yt*llow (Lodged with red. Requires parhal shade; 
add compost; minimum temperature 64"F. 
IVrpjdHnnf fslrtpidsiunf 7'ru!J(/a;f. 



HYLtxEHtLisNAFOLEOMIS (Graham) 

Br.ifR. 

Syn: Cm'tPS HPiptift'i.wf is Graham 

A dambtfring. climbing species, invariably 
epiphytic, even on other cacti! The green, three- 
angled stems have margiriF siiinewhat rounded 
with arei3les bearing small dusters of brown 
spintTi up to !^in tong. It is diurnal, flowering in 
mid-summer, and Ls fragrant. The flowers a re fiin 
tong with a lobe 3^110 lung, green with red 
scales. Inner segments a re pure white, the outer 
(Tries .slender and yelk^w, Nec^Js a bright 
pt^sition; acid aimpost; minimum temperature 
64^’F. l.dfppjds fSt. V'jpiL'Crrtk 



nYLtx tfttusUNDATUS (Haw,) Br. &R 
Syn: CcTCt^s imdntus Haw.; H^flocereus 
tricosUiitiS Br, h R. 

widely cullivati.'d species with stems divided 
Into joints And freely branching. Gimbshy 
mea ns of aeria I rvKit s; the joi nts are Ida ngular, 2- 
2^/^in in diameter. ArneoJes arusul at iiitertMlF 
along (he 'winged' margins with n feiiV short, 
diirlc spines. Rowers, nixturnal in summer, are 
up to Ifl long; the inner [Segments are white, ilie 
outer ones yellowish green. Requires a bright 
position; normal cactus Compost; minintuni 
iemperalure 35''’F. ffakrftPi uppkrPLPiifjr (pjrt pntuhpfpf l/ 
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LKOCERtusBAHlENSIS Br. &R. 

Tall^ erecl columnar planUi. rarely branching, up 
tH6^4fl high, in diameter Dark green, 

they have 12“14 low rit^and dose-sel areflies 
whkh aa* round and while. Thea^aa^ numerous 
vellow spinesii, Jiiainly spreading and very short 
excepi fcjr the few centrals which are up to lin 
long. Fl^jweringin Hummen thebkMimsare 
noctuiTkah arising fn>m the side of the stems. 
They a re about ll^in long, with white inner 
petals, and greenish outer petals. Requires sunj 
nom'kal cactus compKJst; minimum temperature 
SS'-'F. (Bniiial 




j A5^\iL\aCFJtEUSTHOUARSll (Weber) 
Backeb. 



Columnar to about 2 bft high, branching from 
abfwe the haise, llie bra nches are a dull ish 
green, alx>ut S'/iin in diameter and consisting of 
prominent 'joints' indicating past growth. 

There are ]f ^22 ribs, aboul l^iin high, set with 
brownish areoles- I hqseejch bearabtuit K.l' 
spines, blackish, becoming gray, up lo 2 in. 
Howersare nrjctumal, in summer, 2 — 4 in long 
with an elongated redJish-bnowm or yelloivish 
lube, woolly and scaly estlemaily. Meeds sun; 
m>rmal cactu s cuntpt>sl; min im tim lem pera to tv 

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lAsiocEREu&RUPiCOLA Riiier 



LEOCtsJiUsESTEVESIl Braun 



I nje-like, columnar plants, ICM 3 fl high In their 
habitat, and freely branching. The branches aw 
dark green, l*.^- 3 in thick with 18-21 ribs divided 
info large w'arts. Anetslesare fairly close set, 
taeairing or more pale yellow-' radial spines 

up lo '/^Sn long and 10- 12 similarly ct>U>red 
centrals up to lin in length. Rowering at night In 
mid'SEimmer, the flow-ersare w'hile, 2 in long, 
with black’ tipped outer segments, Requires sunj 
notma I cactus com post: minimu m temperatu re 
55”F. Ffrir fOi/fffPiJirctf J. 




Very dosely related to L fwlpfriisjs, coming from 
the reaon of Piaui, but a taller plant reachingto 
over 616ft. It ha.-f atHrul 12 ribs, wilh longer 
yellowish, bristly spiines. The niKiumal summer 
flowers are more Or less terminal; l ubiilar in 
shape, they are greenish ostcmally, with white 
inner petals. Thecenter plant show's i, iwlrrcrtsl-^ 
var (a’i^JaWiT’ti'JWS Braun ^ Esteves. Needs full 
sun; normal cactus com post; minimum 
temperature 55'''F, fSrasfr ffSrtlu'd). 









LEPISMIUM 





LLPiSMiUM C RUCl FO RM U vat. 
CAVERNOSUM (Lindbg.) Backeb, 

Syni Upistmufti Lingbg. 

A sparsely branched spoci(??i; lhi> join is. ir? 
acutely thrw-angled or flat^ 6- Ulin fongariLi up 
[o !in wide, and deeply noEfhed. Tiu' 
have pRiintnem hjfis of whitiifh wtsolantl ptite* 
gmyisK biisUes. Flowers are white, with 
pieenishouItTpelaJs, al>nit long. 

Requ irements are ( he sa nie as for I he species 

fiRi; if f Jrt (fc fsi fPL’fns. A-fxpwas Gcrrtxji J. 








lehsmiumCRUCIFORME (Velbzo) 

Miquel 

A most variable species, a number of varieties 
having botanical titles. ITic stein.s are green with 
reddish margins and are mainly three^angled, 
up to^ 4 ln wide, and l-2ft in length. They have 
prominently notched edges, each notch set with 
a w' Kite areole, Flowrers- are sc5]ita^\^ Vi-?^in tong, 
and whitish,' they are diurnal, appearing in 
spring. Requires shade; normal cactus com post: 
minimum temperature 55'‘T. 
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LEnsMiu.MCRUCTFORME var. ANCEPS 
(Weber) Backcb, 

Sym Rhi^JSftlisatiieps Weber 

A much-brnnching plant with mainly flat, 
lanceolatestems. These are dark pui^lish green, 
the margins notched ivith tufts of whitish \vw] 
in the arcoles. Ftow^ers, which are diurnal, are 
purplish while, appearing in Idle spring, and 
there art camnine-red fruits. Kequiwmenls are 
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fPftdff.) BiH>m 

Similar to the species in all respecis, except lor 
the flowers which are glistening while with well* 
reftirv^ed petals. Requirements as for the species. 
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LtPiwiJUMCRUCIFORME var 
MYOSURUS (Sfllin-Dyck) Backeb, 

S)Ti: iqfistfjfttm tinfomtus Pfeiff. 

Th<? Ihrei!- to fouT'anglod stems □ re ^-lOin Iong> 
wide, ntirrowing to pointed tips, itnd 
grayislT green in color, Howenj Are pinkish litac, 
anu about 1 in long. Requirements as for the 
species. Huizsl (Rhdc}nffeiraf SanlnCatitarim). 



□:nsM]UM DISSIMILE Undbg, 

Syn: RhipsaUsdissimilb K, Sch. 

A somewhat bushy spedes with more or less 
erect cylindrical slightly angular stems. These 
are about thick, bin or a Lillie more long, 
and pale to dark green, branching in w'hods. The 
very smalt areoles are arranged spirally, a nd are 
without wool or brisites on the upper joints. 
Flowers are redd ish in bud , opening w Kite and 
pink, and are Vi- '.^in long. They bloom by day in 
spring. Requires semi-shade; normal cactus 
compost; minimum tern peratu re 50"F, Bmzji fSuiu 

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lepj^miumHOULLETIANUM (Lem.) 

Barth lott 

Syni Hiiipfsalis houllctiaiia Lem. 

A much-branched species, epiphytic in nature, 
but respjnding well to pot culture. The stems are 
either cylindrical and erect, afcn^ul Viiin thick, or 
leahlike, flat and lanoe*shaped, IH- 1 h 3in in 
length and l-2in broad W''ith prominent tcKrthed 
edges, pale lo grayish green. Rowers from 
marginal areoles in late spring, diurnal!: whticor 
pale yellowish, up lo^-iin long and k^lLshaped, 
pnducing reddish fruits. Requires filtered light; 
norma] cactus compost; minimum temperature 
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Lf4i5MiUMLORENTZlANUM(Griseb,i 

Barthiott 

Syn: 

A freely branching epiphyte with flattened tsr 
three'ariftlect fresh-areen Alerns 4in-lft long,. 
^4-1 “/imWiad, ivitn prominetu midribs. 
Areoles are whitish, set in I he notched mai'gjrtB- 
The yellowish- while flowers are small, 
appearing indiayliine in late spring, and there 
arc purple-blade fruits^ Needs semi-shade; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temperature 
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Backeb. 

Syn: RJiipsatisparddiyxit Salm-Dyck 

An epiphyte with long, jointed stems with acule 
anj^es, i\^sted into shorter joints at intervals of 
y^-2'/iin with a whitish aretjleat t he top ot each 
angle. Flowers, which arc diu mill, iMXur in late 
spring; they are white, and abtiut ^in long. The 
fruits are while, turning reddish. Requires 
partial shade; normal cactus oompList; minimum 
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lepusmiumWARMINGIANUM [K. Sch.) 
Barthlott 

Syn; Rhipsafis ivarimiipam K . Sch h 

A branching epiphyte with dark'green, reddish- 
edged stems 4in- 1ft 3ln long and about ^in 
bixiod- These a re flat or three-angled w^ith 
frenate margins Theareolesare slightly wtioltv, 
bearing w hite flowere about ^/^n long, 4^iin w^ide 
w^hen fully open.. TTiese appear in late spring to 
early summer, and are diurnal. The fruits niro 
blac^sh purple. Requires slight shade; normal 
cactus compost; minimum tempera lure StT’F. 
BrWifV f Af/fWfl Citniah 



LEUCHTtNBEHGLA PRINCIPIS Hot>k, 

Hants reach up to 2ft 4in tall, beamiing wiKxly 
with age. There Ls a thick, fleshy stem [ronr 
which arise large, bluish-green tubercles, 

4— 4 y^iP 1 llongand triangutar. At the lips of the 
tubercles arc lajTi;e grayish areolcs bearing eighf 
to fourteen radial and one or two central spines, 
twisted and papery and about 4in long. Flowers 
are diurnal in mid -summer from lips of 

voung tubercles; glossy yellow and up to 3 'Ain 
long, 2'-2'/imacn>ss, Speeds full sun: enriched 
calcareous Com pLisl ; minim u m tern pera tu re 
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uoBiviA BACKEBERGII (Werd.) Bntkyb, 
Synr Werd* 

Thf plant issnlitiirv' ori>ffst.‘ttinrR„ 

^(jbuldrur ovj], nind I y%- 2 in indinmetcr^ uith 
about 1 5 spifiiUy notched pibs. Areolej^an: 
sli^b t]y u'lh'k] I y a nd arra ngud a bi ui t n apart 

with thr*? lo seven brownish, spreading radial 
spines, otten curved or h(K>ked, and ^/^2in long; 
there are no centrals. Flnivers arc diurnal in 
summer, borne laterally; they an? camtinc red. 
and around 2in long. Requires a very bright 
pt >hilion; numiaJ cactus cum pusi ; min i mu m 
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MIN! ATIFLORA Kilter 

A mote or less ji^t^bu jar plant l- 2 '/iin high, 

V4-I ’.^in thick vvith 111- 13 bumpy ribs. The 
spines are very fine and slender, consisting ol 
three to eight or more radials, and four to eight 
centrals fioni '/!t- 2 in k>ng. Day flowering in 
summer, the bltx>ins are 2-2 'j^in long, with 
vellowish red inner petals, red externally. Needs 
bright light; normal cactus tompuiil; minimum 
lempe^ralureWF UO/ii'M (Li Puzi. 













LOBiviA COR BU LA (Herrera) Br, &: R. 

Syn; MkWJmUanaairbuh Herrera 

A globular plant, freely offsetting to form 
clusteni of pale green stems, each with 12-18 
acute ribs arrayed wi th hatchet-liko notches 
bearing w hite w wily areotes. 'I'he spi iws are 
brownish yeUow, seven to tvvclve of them 
slightly cuA'cd radialsto 2in in length and rarely 
one curved central The flowers Lsjwn about 
midday in summer; they are about lin long 
bt>me on a long lube, with deep orange inner 
petals and catinine-red outer ones. Requires full 
sun; normal cactus compost; minimum 
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lobiviaCHRYSANTH A Werd. 

.A high-altitude, grayish-green, globular plant 
wilhab^iut 13 ribre: in itshabitat il is ofien sunken 
into the^>und. I'hc wrmtlyaneolesare grayish, 
bearing five to eight radial spines; these are 
initiallv reddish^ later turning grayish, and up to 
about V^in long. Rowers arebrighi yellow with a 
reddish -purple throat, and are riragrani, 
appearing by day in summer. Requires slightly 
calcareous compost; sunny posifion; minimum 
temperature 45 T. Aiycutftiu, Bofibiir, 



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LofliViAFAMATIMENSlS(Speg.) Br& R. 
Syn: £cJ)/ric}cMd!^s fnfiuitiitten^is Speg. 

A most variable species with flowers ranging 
from white !o deep red. Several v'arietal lilies are 
recorded: that depicted is van iijf/^rjiL-n^ps which 
has somewhat oval stems, mostly so]ilaly^ It is 
lV^-2in in diameter with I &“24 low ribs and 
dosely set white areoles There are eight to 
fourteen whitish spines about ^Ain long. The 
flowers are yellow to scarlet, about 2in long and 
somewhat trumpet-shaped. They are diurnal, in 
summer. Requires a sunny location: normal 
cactus compost; minirnum lemperature 45 'T. 
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HAEMATANTHA (Backeb. t?x VVesfsrt.) 
Backtab. 

A brownish-green, short, oval-shaped variety' 
with 15 or more ribs, short s nines, and bkxHl-red 
(lowers. Requirements are the same as for the 
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LOBJmFEROXBr.&R, 

S)Ti; P^tyliAiivb [erox (Br. & R.) Backeb.; 
LiM’ifi Br, & R. 

Clobubr plants loHin high d net in liinimcttr with 
I5-25or mon? rths- The spines are at first bn^wn^ 
later grayish, i>f which eight in hvelveare radials 
and about three are Centrals, up to about -tin 
long- Flowers are white, and blcuim by day in 
sunimer. Requires a sunny ptjsitionran enriched 
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lobiviaJ AJOIANA Backeb, 

Syn: Uiijivin chnjfsant^in (WerdO Backeb. 
ssp. /rt/din/in J^usch ex Rowley 



Thew plants are solitary', rarely offsetting. The 
stem i& ovat nr cylindrical , 1-2 thick, deep or 

grayish green w'lth 10-18 tubercutale ribs. There 
are eight to tun reddish -white radial spines about 
yiin long and one pale brown central to lin in 
length , Rowers are d iumal i n su m met, varying 
considerabl V in sbjeand color from yellow 
through to deep They are 2-2f'y n in 

diameter and are often scented* Requires partial 
sliade; normal cactus com post ? minimum 
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[jobjvta|AJOI ANA Backeb, var. GLAUCA 
Rausch 

Syrt: Rausch 

rmbably only a cirfor form of the fipeciusj the 
stem Ls very' similar, and w is tlw spination, The 
almost coniplelely deep rose-pi nk fliwvers 
perhaps justify' a separate specific title as 
prtTposed by ftau,scn. Requirements are as for the 
species, fitJitfirJ, 



LOEUmMARSONER] (Werd,) Backeb* 

The stems are i^ayish g.reen, about 3 ’Ain high 
and thick, freely offsetting. There are about 2Q 
ribs which are straight With close’set areolus, and 
the spines are yellowish gray to brownish: eight 
u> twelve radiils up to lln long and two to fiv'e 
centrals, usually hooked. The golden-yellow to 
red Ho wen? areaboutJin long,2'Ajna:cross. and 
are fragrant, appearing by day, in summer 
Requires filtered light or^rtial shade; normal 
cactus compost; minimum temperature 5tt"F. 
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LOBi VI A OL IG OTKICH A Card , 

Syii: Br. & R. 

var, (Card.) Rausch 

BriRhl-grtwn^ j^lobu Lar plants a rnnund 3 Vjin high 
and in dmrm’tfr, Thtfivare about 18 ribs with 
□reok^seiapproxitTiafdy '/liiniapatiN bearirig 
abiiul 1 5 spines, some Iv ^in in Wngih- llte 
flowers a re bright redr just o'.'er Jin lone, lin 
aCRjss; flowering in summer, they a re diurnal . 
Requires sun; nonnali’aftUJ^ compost; minimum 
tempenilure 'f. ftrfii'tii fCffl-Vur/inwjhnJ. 




LOHJ\!A RAPHIDACANTHA Backeb. 



This Sf^^tJCies is currently considered 
svTionymou!? with i!.xjf?ir'ui;ji'rflfrtird(i([-lcx)k.) 0r. & 
R. A more or less gkibuiar plant 2l^“314tn in. 
diameter dark green in color wiih about 16 
bpi rally a rranged ribs. Areoiles bea r five or more 
CTAVish radial spines of unequal length, ranging 
from VA-^'Tin, with usually one prominent 
central io3in long. Fowers open in late 
aflerrmon in early summer; theyarv funnel- 
shaped, up to2in long and acix^ss, and pinkish 
purple in Color, Ketjui res slight shade; normal 
cactus com pijst; minimum temperature 55"F. 
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Sym^ (5p*eg.) or. & R. 

The popular Peanut Cactus. A somewhat dwarf 
species with palegrwjn stems rarely more than 
6in long, ^^lin thick, branching and offsetting 
freely, l^e seven to ten ribs bear 10-15 whitish, 
bristly Spines, lAinInng. Flowers appear in early 
summer, and are diurnal; they are bright scarlet, 
1 long. Requires slight shade; norma! 
cactus com post; minimum temperature 45'^F, 
even tower if kept completely dry and in a bright 
location in winter .drjfCNfrrwrrucirPtJtfPil. 




uoBtvtA SmOWI ANA Backeb. 

A high-atlitude species. Plants a re globular, dark 
green, a!x>ul 2^in high , lin diameter with ahtjul 
^ ribs and prtsm merit warts. Therearefiveto 
seven grayish radial spines ^Mn to over '/un long., 
and one central aboul^in in length. The flowers 
arednnainon carmine, about ] 'M.n long and 
across, and appea r by day in su m met. Needs a 
slightly shaded position; an enriched mineral 
compost; minimum temperat'ure45‘T, ArjfCFitj'tWJ 
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lob[viaSUBLIM 1FLORA feckeb. 
Synt hibivin rebutiodes vat. sMmiflorit 
(Backeb.) Backeb. 



A somew'hat globose, dark-green to violet plant 
with 12-20 ribs. The w^hitish spines a re 
oppressed; Iheivare about 10, including one 
central k>nger than the others. Flowers, abt>ui 
2^/iin long and wide, vary in color from yellow, 
orange, and red tualmtisl purple; they appear by 
day in summer Requires a bright pc»sition;an 
enriched mineral-based compost; minimum 
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LOWVjA TARATE N SIS Card . 



rinntsmiiy tK'Solilar)' orfpt>Ljped. Each slem is 
up (o3in hi^;h, 4Viin thick, and isj^reen In 
grayish pret'n v^ ilh 1 5-3(1 rihs divided inlo 
halchel-like Uibendes to ^/iin high. The lU-H 
spines an? yellnwish, bt?ioniinggitjyish, from 
>.^lin in length, Flowers are magentiSj, up to 
M/unBong, linacross, andarediumaL in early 
summer, KeqninffisliiglU shade; nonnal cactus 
compost; niinimuiTi tempera Eure 5(y'F, ftiftrifl 
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^ LOtsiVOPSIS 'Dainty Bess' Johnson 

A very- attractive hybrid developed in the USA 
between a species of Lekf^twanu £cAjfio;i^sjs. ll is 
diurnah flowering in early summer. Needs a 
very bright pos-icion, essential in order to 
pn^uce the abundance of flowers peculiar to 
thiscultivar; normal cactus compost: minimum 
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uiaiviATIEGEUANAWessn. 

A bright'green glohLtlar plant about in 

diameter witli ataiut IS ribs. Areoles have four to 
sij! paired brownish-yellow radial spines \^ ith 
reddish-brown tips about in length and one 

to three brown-pointed oeutralsH Mid-summer 
flowering, it is diurnal. The flowers aiv reddish 
violet, fin long, about 1 ^/iin acnwsr NwtisgtKvd 
light; nom^al cactus compost; minimuTn 
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AnallniChvc' hybi'td between fifiriuiiiwr/pjri 

X Ediiiro^iSWi developed in the UK ab<mt 

1%5. Fbweringlw day in early summer, (heiMk 
to salmon-pink flow^erspnwido a display for 
several w'eeks, these appearing in succession. 
Requires fairly bright sun; ntirmal cactus 
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xLOBivopsE "Stars & Stripes" Johnsori 

An outstanding Paramount Mvh rid firet ietltured 
in 1%1. The many'petaled flowers of warm mse 
with a darker Jeep- rtise cen ter area Ic^ the inner 
segn^ents have made this an out^iLmding plant. 
Ilowering tn early summer, it is diurnal. 

Retjuires full sun; normal cactus com post; 
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LtHTitxKHtusGATESir M. E. Jon, 

A grayish-green, ct^ umnar, branch] ng specie's^ 
in its habitat up lo JOft tall, and J’.^in thick. It has 
10-15 ribs with ckjse-setareoles bearing eight to 
ten grayish radial spines and EwotvntraLs up 
^!vin long. Plow^ering bv night in mid -summer, 
the flowers are a round I in lL>ngand wide, and 
are pinkish red, Ret^uires bright iighl; slightly 
calcarcH^ys cactus compost; minimum 
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A Paramount Hybrid produced in the USA by 
Harry Johnson and originally featured in 1957. A 
clustering pSant, ills diurnal and flowers in late 
.springiind summer. The orangeblitKims^re 
2^^3in in diameter, Ret]uires full sun; norma! 
cactus compost; minimum temperalure50"l'. 












xL0tilV0P5JS "Sussex Hybrids^ Innes 
A: Hewitt 

I A group of hybrids produced in the UK, 
including 'Sussex Lnarm' (yellow), 'Sussex 
Dawn' (pink and red), Sussex Klend' (pake 

I pink), a nd FiVumi^^isi’s c.i.y,y 4 1 ja? (Li nk) Zucc, 

(w Kite), a parent of many hybrids . iTiey are 
diurnal, flotvering in early summer. Retprire 
slight shade; norma] cactus com post; minimum 
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LOU locERtiUsSCiriOTTIi (Engtlm,) 
l3r,&R, 

Syn: Pndtucercus scJioffH (Engdm.) 
d, R, Hunt 



Columnar 3-l5ft io-m;, branching fn>m base, 
erect or slraggl ing. I no sloms are duJ I green , 
about 2 thick, w'ith fourtu twelve ribs and 
largo, wtwily areolesabout apart, ITiore aie 
foiiMo seven spines, blackish, V^inlong. E'low'ers 
are niKtumal , i n su m mer from a termi nal 
pseudiK-ephaliuin. They aro n.’d, greenish 
externally and 1-1 ^/^n k>n.g. Needs slight shade; 
ca IcarctJUS cactus com pust; minim urn 
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ui^KXFJiEL'sSCHOTTII 
Br. iz R. van MONSTROSUS 

Socfilltfij in oft(?n prtxiutv 

most unusual fea lures, 'niis ■^^ariety Jus ven' 
irroguLir ribs and spineless areulesand hiw 
earned (he itile "Totem Pole." Et nourishes on 
itso^en nxil^, and subsequent neiv brandies 
nireEy differ from the "molhef" plant. 
Reqiiimmentsare the same as for thespedes. 





Lon-iornoRAWILLJAMSIl (Lem. ex 
Salm-Dyck) CoulL 
Syn: EchhiOLiidui^wilimtm Lem.; 
ieiiwii Thom pstjn 

Htuish-^reen^ j^lohulftrwHh a flattened surface^ 
2-3 Vdn tvide^ Tlieiieare seven loten bw rib^H 
indistinctly tubeivlcd with while- tel teni spiiieless 
areoles. Flowers aa> diurnal, tasting ftjr fw^urr 
three days in summer, pinker while, ^<4“lin 
across, l^o plan icon la ins nanrotics. Requires a 
sunny pssition; a slighlly calcareous caclus 
comptJst; minim UITI lemperatun? 45'T. USA 
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ijOf*HomoRA WILLIAMS! I var* 
CAESPITOSA Hort. 

This is a dumpforming variety created by tjffsets 
devdoping from the base. Kei|uireTnen(saire the 
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LOrnoi-iJOR.\ WILLI AMSII var. DIFFUSA 

Aflal, gliibular. si>lilary plant tiiahout 5inin 
diaim (cr. it is bluish grvxm ^tr grayish htue witli 
about 13 low', tulx'nled ribs and welhsp^m.-if 
small, w'hite-fetled, spineless am ties. The while 
flowers a re abtiul >:an In dlaineten and appear In 
day lime in summer. Req u ini^me Ji ts aix- 1 he s.ime 
as lor thes|.x»des Mc.TirtriUffcn'fareJ. 



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LYMANBENSONIA 



MAIHUENIA 




LOKANTi KX'tRLUsCAMANAENSlSRauh 
& Siickeb- 

Thisplttnt Ls likt^ly^ lob<? within 

iiilOlncr^cnuS- A loiv-srmvingH branching; 
spti(.ie5 ivil h s(f rjis dbout Hi n long, 1 '/jin thick 
and 13-14 ribi, Aivt>1t'iian?s#l jbi>ut'/^n apart, 
bL'aring six to lt?n silvt?ry-gTtiy togra vish'hnwn 
ncrdl<?-like radial spines atx>ul 'Ain lon^r Hind 
iinenr two centra Is to lin in length. Rowere are 
zygomurphic, orange*red, and abtiut 3Vjin longj 
flowering in suniTner, they arc^diumal. Ret|Liires 
a sunny position,' normal cactus ci;»iti posh 
mini muni tempera (uneo&^T. 5tHfrin‘wr rt'rrf. 






LYM ANBtNsoNi A M 1 CR ANTH A Kim nach 
Syrit tKjrranfJiri Br. & R ; 

Vaup. 

A M>mewhat sprawling plant, becoming quite 
shrubby. The two- to three-angled stems are Hin 
or morvlimg, and (he anjoles have thitv to ten 
spines up lo '.'iin in length. Mowers ctrebcH- 
sLnped to tubular, lin long, and purplish red in 
color, appearing by day in early summer, 
Requires a bright jkisit'ion; normal^caclns 
composh minimum temperahm'5h"F. Pmf. 




mX/UNTHtKtkfcUS. 

GRANPITESSELLATIJS RxUih & Backeb, 

lliis plant is likely to be redassiiied, possiblv 
ivithinlhegeiiusOcidiPiiittHs. A king cylindrical- 
stein tm-nl s|Vdes .itniut in kmgth, 2in thick 

ivith six tost'ven notched ribs, The white wiKilly 
areoU^sare rdurid, Ixfaring purplish-brim h 
spines ci^nsEsting ol six to eight radials up to 
long, and one, rarely two, centrals to 2in, The rtH.i 
llowersaire somew'hal tubular, 2-2 ''iin or more 
long, anti are day floivering in SL4 miner. Needs a 
briglit ptwit ion; normal cactus com pu^l; 
miiiltnum temperalure S|i'’F. Ct'ufrjJ JVm. 



MAit lUliNiA FOEPPICn (OtU>) WebtT 
Syn; Oimntiti Olio 

A |[nv-gmwing, clustering species compnsed ot 
many smirl cylindriL’ai joints aboul2'.-^in long, 
thick] It lias (le,shy green leaves about 
'Ain long, and areoles with usually lim'c to hnir 
very short spines, except for one which may be 
-^<iiin long. A summer, day flmvenng plant, the 
bliHimsarv wtlmv* up ki lin Itvng It is w'lnter- 
hantly in buro|.H.* or North America, tolerating 
zero tempe rat Ltres, bu.( it must be planted in very 
ptrmus, ennclied compost, preferably on sloping 
gr^jund. \-eedsgo(Ki liglitX/jiA'f TaJcfrl. 





MA1HUENIOP5IS 



MAMMILLARIA 




MiMHLiENioi'^lsDARWlNII var. mCKENII 

(Br.&R.)KicsL 

Syn: Optrnlinhkkom 0n & R. 

A low-^rowiriK bushy spc\'i»fs. densely 
branched. Each uval fuint is ’%-i Innj^and up 
k> n I hick . The aretules a re brtm' nish yellow 
with tufts of yellowish j^lixihids. Spines are 
whitish lobRHvnish, abuiji 2in or mo^re in len;L;lh, 
and usually up to Hve ptrareole^ but are 
tKcasionally absent. Summer flu werinp^* (he 
yellow flowers are diurnal. Xeeds full sun; 
enriched minerahbased aimpost; minimum 
temperature 45"F. AryCKhJM f RfiJ 








Ttir*HROCACTU 5 GLOMERATUS (Haw.J 
Backeb. 

About 4in hijE'h, each joinl 'Vit-l 'Ain long and 
thick, dull green. White areoles with deep-set 
brown gluchids, one to three tlatspinesfrom the 
upperaretries, A-3.inlongandalx>u( 'Adin 
broad. The llowersare whitish., lin ftcross, by 
day in summer. Backebergalso records a variety 
/oFijiffspiHf? which could be the plant sht>wn. 
Requires full Sun; enriched mincral-biised 
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! MAMMiLiARiA ALB ESCEN5 1'iegeE 
Syn; fl Biickeb. 

Possiblv a variety ofM. ouw/'icFiNf/Ni Dams. A 
green clustering species, iMch globu tar stem has 
prominent tubercles up to l^hn long bearing tour 
tosjji golden'VelEow spines Ar^in in lengtlv 
Day flowering in eiirty summer, the flowersare 
^^lin long, Ain aensss when expsmdeJ, with 
greenish-whitest^palsand vvhite petals. 

Requires bright light; normal cactusconifKist; 
minimum temperature 45"P. AlCAit'Ottffffn'faimjy 












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^U^i^tlLL^^,K^AALBlARMATA Bbed. 

A stjlit.irv ptflrtl, f^tiTbul+ir^vilh sli^hlly flallened 
crown, the^itemsarv j;rwh, up lo I 'viin bn,fcid^ 
['here lire 2&-2fi' whilish Hpliie!>. 
loiij*, jil rjtiiiils. Fitiwcrs .ire JiumLlI, 
appLMniij^ in sumiiUT; [hey are Viin kinj^iind 

dCTiJss, IheCR'rtfiiy-w'hiEe pt‘uLs havin'i' a p.ilc- 
bnjw'nishmetlitin Uru? Kccjuireftasunnv 
position: norma E cact u s ajniptjsl; rninimiim 
lL'm|-'*iT.ttiirL' S(r'F. ATcjrrn) fGnJftuiilrJ pJt'jJf 




sfisAtMILUVRiA A L B [ L A N ATA liickeb , 



Ikit’keberg'fi A'i,/[inrijfj'iTHiT is now considered 
syncinymoiis. QoboEsir plants, usually solilar^^ 
bul likely to offsel w^iUi flge- ITic greenish stem, 
up to6in high, VAin in dtamelerr Jcnst'ly 
covered, with whitish wcx>l and spines; the 
radials are '/is-'Ain long and the Iwo to ^our 
centrals '-iun in length wilh a biwvvnish tip. 
Flowering is in summer, and diiimal- Tilt 
hk^imsare t]uite smalt, rich carmineand ab(»ljl 
Vjin long- Nixjds full sun; ver\' porous caclus 
compKit wi E h a little lime added; mini mum 
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A narrowly columnar plant, solitary' or 
clustering, it is aK>ut lit high, Tynin wide, and 
dull green. There a re nine lo lifleftl whitish or 
yellowish radial spines up lo l^n long and i>ne lo 
four centrals lO^Ain in length. ITie flowers, 
which are diurnal, are pale pink orcivamy w hite, 
•j^tn long, ^^lin across, appearing in mith 
summer, Requires a bright, sunny pisilion; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temp*ralure 
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M A-S1 Mill AFii A A LBJ CO M A Btied , 

A ve ri' a ttnicti^'e clusleri ng sp*c les, each 
greetiish stem is up lo2in high, ] in wide. '1710 
spines a re nuinerous^ white and hair-like, and 
totally cove r I he pl.i nLs; of these t here a re 1-411 
or more radials and ow lo four cent ral.s, all lo 
ahoul lyiun in length, the centra Is oflen with red* 
dish tips. Flow'ersan? greenish yellow to creamy 
white and about ^lin long, blooming b\' day in 
summer, R<\\m res a posit ii m i n giod ligh t . not 
necessniTily liilJ sun; normal cactuscompost; 
minimum temperature fjO"F iVEtMiim 
rTnitrejjfrinisf. 




ANNE AN A Gbss &: Foster 

A, small, solitarv', globular plant only distovend 
in 1979. Tile rich ■green stem, high, ^2in 

in diameter, has tutH rdes arranged in eight U> 
thirteen spirals. AmAjlesarv' yellowish while, 
beari ng about 1 4 pi le yel lowi slew h ile rad tal 
spines to 'lin long, and five to nine golden' 
yelkiw centrals tt) 'v^in in length. Flmvers are 
diurnal, in surnmiT, pale yellow or greenish 
velJow and up to lAin ivide when fully open. 
Ncfcds a bright position, which inessential; 
normal cactus LompTsl; minimum tempt'ralure 
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MA.M.MJ l.l A Rl A A U RE I LA N ATA liackob. 

Asi>lLlar^', gk>biil.ir plant, dark green incok'r, up 
toTin tall and broad. The areoles have whitish, 
almost silky spines appearing rather Wixilly, of 
which 2fi-3{] are radials to ^Ain in length; I here 
are no centrals. It fl^iwen^ during daylight In 
summer. Requires very' bright light; normal 
cactusconipost; minimum temperature 50“F. 
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MA.MMILLARIA BACKEBERGIANA var. 
ERNESTIl (FiMkati) Glass &: Foster 
Syn: Mititmillnrstieriteslit Fittkau 



A^li>bu]arpljiiil. LKx;isit>niitlyt>lfseli [inf;, Ea 
dbtuit 2^/un (hick, ll h-isdark'jJitBen tubercle 
Lipped wilh arwileii ven It^dghE 

yellowish radial spineij with bfinviiish iij>S And 
oncupwMrd-pointin^ broivnish centm], all 
varyirtf* from Um^. Ilio purplwh-red 

flowers are about hnig se t around E he crow n 

of the plant. It is da y lloweri i n Su ft) moPr 

|lot]U ires bright li]^htj normal cactus compost; 
minimum U'mperJtun? T<TT. Mcxitvif cdcmf 
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mammie-lariaBARBATA Engelm. 

Globular plants^ often clustering- Each stem is 
apple green, l-21n in diameter, with numerous, 
widespread ing, slender spines consisting of 
50*'^0 white radials, often wilh brownish tips. 
(/a-VMn long, and one or two brown hooked 
centrals to ^lin in length, A summer, day- 
flowering species, the flow'ers are pate straw^- 
coforcdand?6-'yiin long, Kw|uiresdsunny 
liication; norma I cactu s coinpc^st; rninimum 
temperatuiv45^''F. jVlfjfai fUrtVufaifUflJ, 



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MAMMh-t-AFtiA BALSASOIDES Craig 

Syn; MafjjHPif/jirp'rt 



NMMMILLAttIA BAUM 11 Ikicd, 
Syn: (Bt'jod,) 

VVerti. it FitJJcb- 



Qosely allied to, ptissibly synonymous with, >VI. 
fepitviln Ehrenb, It Ls a solitary, globular plant 
abou 1 3in in d iameter wit h a few long bristles in 
the a>ulsof the tubercles, ihe radi.il spines are 
w^hite, 10-1 1 in numbtT, and abt^ui f/ijjn long^ 
there are fourcentmls lo^’^n in length. Day 
flowering, in summer, the flowers are 1 *A!in 
acfi>ss, orange with green outer segments, 
Needs fairly bright light; normal cactus com post; 
minimum tempera hi re ^y*l\ .VIcTiiVofGiJcrrtTii^, 



An a ttractive w'hi ttf-spined clu sieri ng sj-HS-jesi 
with slightly elongni ting steins up !4,>3'Ain high. 

1 -2' airt wide, It has prominen! luliefdes, and 
initially w'hile w'tM>]ly axils. Areotes bear 
white, ihread'like radial spines lAln ]o]i|g and fo e 
tosji! pale-y el lowisli centrals k>Viin. Flowersare 
diurnal In summer, bright yellow, the>' HfV I in 
long and across when fully tp^wn. Requires slight 
shade; normal cactus com ptwl ; m ini mu m 
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MAMMJU.AFIIA BENECKEl Ehrenb, 

Syn: DfilkhotfiL'le [ (Ehrenb^) 
Biickt'b,;CV/ji'if™ h R.) Buxb, 

M. UrAuJ isconsi 

sy riti n ym( m\y. Stem s nw V lit ling 

and L']ijhUTinf;i they LirocovtTt\l wilh yellti'ivisfi- 
jjn.X'n luherdos and arv^lij^htly wiKtIly in Ehn 
HixiU. IlHTf ait‘ 11-J !» white ratlin I ti}>fru’?i wiili 
l‘jlackisl'1 usually (wi> tn iii)i; darki'f 

ix'nIraJs wilh one hL>i>ked, Flowers aivdiiimni I in 
early to niid-Mimmerr ihest^are hrij^hi 

Ki'tj.uires hn|;hl tij^ht; ntmiutl cat’iusamiptjsi; 
nimirnum (etnperature ^J'F, ^Ti'JhKdt-jrfETri'rL^i. 



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M.AMMiLLAKiABLOSSFELDiANA Bot?d. 

Syii: jVi(W?fJFji7ifim Gat. 

A globular. si> 3 i[aini,^ spectes aboul 1 in 
diameler. U is dark green, with clnrse-sel arvoles 
bearins 1 ^ 2 fl vel]ov\ isfv blaek-Upped radial 
spines V^'Ain long And three to IcAirblaek 
centrals I'^n in length, one U'lng iuitiked. 
Fliiiver&are diurnal in eariy Summer, and are 
atH>uL ] ^in long, ydnacpc.iss, pale pinkish \\'ith a 
deep carmine-red center stripe. ReL|iiirvs bright 
light; normal cactus amtj,Hisi; minimum 
temperatn re 35 '’F. jt’e ( fia/iff- 






mammillariaBOCASANA Pt>seJg. 

A dark bCuisli-green^ Invly clustering gk>bu1ar 
species, each stem is I Vi-Zin iri diameter. 
Tttberciesare tairly close-st't up to '/iin long, the 
a.\;ils having many thin while hairS- AfeStk-j. 
pnMiuci' 2^30 fine, white, spreading ntdia] 
spines to V 4 in long and one or tvii> yellovvish- 
hroivn centralsot similar length, one hiHvked. 
Fkwversarediumai, in summer, yellowish white 
ivith a reddish median line and petals that 
often tipped red. Rct^uires very^ slight shade; 
normal cactusoonipost with a little lime added; 
minimum temperuture5tr’r. AlcxiceifSuH Huis 



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MAMMiLl AR3A BOCASAN A Poselg. var. 
MULTI LAN ATA hurt. 



This issimiliir in mnst TVSpccl.'i to I he splits, but 
the cJjenw wtx>l^ves il pMrtiaaicir si^ificanct, 
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iMAiMMiLLAWtA CAMl'lDIRICHA Dams. 
Syn: (Dams. ) 

Tiegd 

A globular plan! which dusters In-vJy, about 3in 
jfi dianietor. The typespedes hd&.ilvui four lo 
eight brisUy^ yellowis h mduil spines aver I in 
long but no centrals. I'hat depicted is a pevuliar 
form with much shorter spiiu's. Flowers are 
white, abemt Vjin k>ngr acrocis; they are 
diurnal, in spring and summer. Requiivs lull 
sun; normal C(KtiisaMinpo.st; minim urn 
tempera lu re 3(TT . iVfc.ttfe f ymTCiiPwJ. 




MA.^l^illLl-.ARJABOOLM Linds 



Avery small globular, solitary species to I '/lin 
hlgh/lin in dianttfter Et has roundish tubercles, 
wwily axils, and areiiliTS with aboul 20 whiii.sh 
radial spines 4hin long, and one brown, hcKihcd 
central toA'^in in length. Day (lowering in 
summer, the flowers are pinkish red and about 
Itn or little more long ana across. Kct^uiresa very 
bright position; normal cacluscompost with a 
little lime added; minimum tempera! u re 55'T* 
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mammii l-ABiA BOMB YCIN A Queht, 

Globular plants to abiml 3in high, 2-2'/iin in 
diameter, forming targe dun^>S- lliCT have 
somewhat conee^haped tubercles and dense 
white W[ n>] in the axils. Aretiles bear 30-d€ 
whitish, thin radial spines Lttn in length and four 
Yellowish or reddish-brcnvi^ cenlrals up to ^dn 
|[>ng. the lower one being hooked, ^in in length, 
Flowers arc reddish purple, abtiut ■^n long and 
wide, ap}^K»aring b>' day in mid-summer. 
Requires full sun, nom^dl eaciusctjmp^isl; 
minimum tempera I u re 50"F. Liif? 

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a\ 'AIpwc MfirFJj't'r'' Glass & Foster 

Hi is is just one of a n um her of forms ctl' t h is tjui te 
variable species, nind the vaneiahitle ca nnol be 
upiudd. It is only a name used in certain catalogs 
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MAM^JiLi jVrla C AN D1 D A Scheidw. 

Syri; Matumiitnnn iyrti 2 -nt{jsitm{buivo) 
Werd. 

ITu? plants a n? suli t<i vy i>r d u stfring, gU>bii]a r 
tux-iKiijn^clonjTatftl^ and thick- Thffi? 

art'blLnsh-Krt?t;n lubercltrs and I he axils have hiur 
to inve rt Vi’^hiteLiiiKilles. Ri'und. woolly areoles 
carrv 5l) whiltj. spivading radial spinds and six to 
twelve pin kish-whiEeifnl nils, ‘A-^inlong. (Xiy 
fit) weri in su mmer, and ant' a bout Viin 

row pink with white margins. Slight shade; 
ntirtnal cadnsconipiist; minimum temperalure 
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MAMMiLi^xKJ A C ARM E N A E Cishi n, 

A globular^ clustering spedirs [{achlxxlyis 
1-1 'Ain in diameter, often elongiUtng lo 2-2 'Ain 
(all, with wikjI and bristles in I he axils, the 
whitish arwles have numerous while or 
ydtiwvlsh radial spines up to ’Ain long, but no 
centrals. Day flowering in mid-suninfier, the 
whitiiih blkHsms are abi>ut y^tn long and acfiiss. 
Requires a bright location; normal cactus 
compost: minimum temperature bn"F, Mcmifi 
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mammiularjaCARNEAZucc. e\ Pfdff. 



A globubrspedes, becoming donga ti’d, eilher 
solitary' or clustering. It has angular tubercles 
and yellow, wooll v axils. There are R>u r to five 
pinkish-brown, often black-tipped spines, 
varying in length from (A^ytin. Plowcrs are 
diumaT in sumnner. These a re piile pin k vvii h a 
darker median line on the petals, ya-Vitn king, 
acposs, an d are followed by a brtilia nl 
display of red fruits (shown here). Requires full 
sun; normal cacluscompost; minimum 
temperature 5(J''F- Alciiini-fHirM^a. Cdtm’raH 
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A slightly clustering species. The stems are olive 
green, up to lOin long, i-2in thick. The 13 radial 
spines a re wh He a 1 1 he base, rcddi.sh black at the 
tips, and ’ v-yTin long, and there isiine hix>ked 
central, sim.ilarlv colored, to ^lin In length. 
Rowers pinkor whilish, Vain long and 
across, appearing by day in summer Needs sun; 
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m^vsiMILLawaCARRETII Rebul ex K. Sch, 
Syn: (Br. & R.) vo 

A small roundish spt?defi, bwrommg slightly 
elong.iltfd, iisuailly wlilary', but som£?limt?s 
offsottinp frtjm (he biv^. fii? lubemdes are Upp»ed 
wUh areoles producing l4-15y6?llovvish rjcli.i! 
spines up to .■^in long and one brown, hix>ked 
central to ^in In length. Flowers, dlnmcil in 
snmmerr are white Or pale yellowish with a l^aint 
pink central stripe. They a it slightly sconit'd, 
and up (o lin long, Vjin acmss. Reijuires bright 
light; nomial cactus com posl; minimum 
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mammiliafjaCHIONOCEPHALA Purp. 
Syii^ MrtptiiHj'/iftirHT riitcraua Bocd. 



A s^ilitarYj, globular plant, Ja ter developing 
offsets to form dusters. The bluish ■green stems 
are up to4 V 4 in high and w^ide^ with four-edged 
tubercles *nd thick while w™lly axils. There are 
22-24 white radial spines about V'liin long, and 
two to six white or brownish centrals to Vjin in 
length, tipped black and htK^ked, Theflow'yrs are 
while to pale pink with a reddish median line on 
the petals; by day in summer. Requires full Sun; 
normal cactus compost with lime added; 
jninimum tempera tine 50C'F. McJfi/cofCtM/curia, 
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Syn; AiiiFiiHi/Wurui fi^dtrrcif nomen nudum 

Bright-green globular plants, rarely clustering, 

1 Vj-2in high and t-1 *.^ii thick, Tkie tubercles are 
cylindrical, the axils slightly ivooUy. Areoles bear 
3^50 whiti.sh radial spines Pin- ^Ain long, and 
there are one or tw-ostmilarlv colored centrals 
tipped dark bo>wn and hoofccd, ’Ain long. Day 
flovx ering in mid-summerj, the flowers a re 
reddish while, .sometimes more yeUeneish wtiha 
reddish median line, and about ^'lin long. 
Requires sun; normal cactus compost; minimum 
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Possibly a synonym of AT /jffifiynTNff Ffeifi , A 
grayi.sh'green globular species up to5ln in 
diameter, ha ving a rather flattened top, wtih 
c\']indrical tubcnclesand axils scarcely woolly. 
Areoles have 16-lS Straight, white radial Spines 
lAin tong, and one or two while, broiivn-lipped 
centrals lo lAin in length I 'lowers are pinidsh 
red, Vj--^^vin long, and are diurnal In summer. 
Requires full SUn: normal cactus Com pt>.s(; 
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Mamsui i-ARiA COLLINSIl (Br, & R. ) Ore. 

Agnmp-Uinritnj^ sptvies. encK gtiibuUrhejd is 
jbou 1 2 d i n mete f, grve ntsh brtnv n to 
purphsh vh.il hwixtily and bristly The 

arwles bear yellowish spineir abcml sevtm 
nidiiils lin long with brownish tips, and one 
long Cfn trill lo b.rin. Flowering in daytinie in 
early to mid-snenrner, iht.^ (lowers are yeilowiiih 
with a pink center stripe^ and aboL4l'^in long 
and wide. Re^iiires full sun; normal cactus 
iXimpost willi a lUlle linw' added; minimum 
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MA-Vi\t[l.l-Ai!!ACRUCtGERA Miiii. 

A partially elongaling, clustering SJH-Cies. Kach 
head is about 1 l^n across, dark brow'nishgni^'n 
w'ilh dose'sel tuberdes, and has w'hile woolly 
axils and a reoles bearing 24 or more minute 
white radial spines I nin long with (our to five 
ydlow'ish centnilso/simillar lenglh. ni>wering is 
in Summer, and is diurnal; (he flowers an? very- 
small, pinkish purple. Careful watering is 
essential. Requires full sun; normal carlus 
compost with lime added; minimum 
lempcratiiTV Ak'flrifLdOi.vflOij prfc'Jfir, 
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suvMMli ij\RJA DEHERIJTIAN A i'anviK 

A soli la rv', globose spedes, with a compressed 
crown, up to lin high, wide wilbtvotpHy 
anils, rhe wlii le a reoles ca fry 33-36 pale- 
yellowasii tir w^hite radial spines V'ln-Vsin long 
and one lo six dark reddish-brown centrals >/uw 
'/lin long, often ab!iu,>rtE- Flowering in early to 
mid -summer, diurnal; pale pinkish violet with a 
darker ft-Tiierslripeand tip to the petals, about 
Sin diameler, and on a lube lisin in length. 
Requires a sunny pfisiiion; nomnal cactu-s 
compost; minimum tempera lure Ale.m> 
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vustMiLUkiACOMPRESSA DC, 

SvTi: Marl. 

A most variable species. TTie more or less 
globular plant readily offsels lo form large 
dusters, each head aUiut 3 'Ain wide- The 
prominent tubercles have while wcMtUVr bristly 
axils and a retries bearing two to six w Kite or pale- 
hrtWfTnsh radial spines Ik-'-'/un long, Flow^eniare 
d iumill in Slimmer, a nd are deep pu rpiisli red . 
u p to -^xin long and acmss, Kequ i res full sti n; 
norma I cactus compost; minimum temperrilure 
^r'F. A-feTtcofScTFi Ljjm Fokisi, Qwm’iiFroJ. 



Mj\mxui,l-\ria DECIPIENS Scheid w. 

Syn; Dolkkothded^ifncus (Scheid w,)Ttegel 

A dark grayish -green globular, clustering speaes 
w'iih tuberBesaMut l.4in long, and wi,x)lly axils 
wil h aboil t lour host le.s. The a reoles bear sei'cn 
lo eight pale vello wish or whitish radial spines 
long and one or two yellovvish, broivnish- 
lipped centrals up lo?6in in length- Rowers a re 
diumaL in summer; they are ^ri^^^iin Longr while 
with a pinkish-red median line. Requires brighi 
light; normal cactus com post; minijnum 
temperature dCT. Mmt'ufSiitr Lefj'? P(j(twd- 



kUMMiLLARlA DEHERDTI ANA var. 
DODSONII (Bravo) Glass & Foster 
S\Ti: Maitimliarm doiisimit Brava 

.A high-altitude plant, similar in shape and .sii!e to 
the species. Areolestwar 20-21 whitish, curved 
radial spines lo^Ain long and three lo live 
brownish centrals in length. Floivers are 

diurnal; they are a deeper rose i^olei, fading to a 
lighter shade, bul with a pniniinenl protruding 
while style. Ret^uirementsanf the san^e a.s ior the 
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mammh-uriaOENSISPINA (Couig Ore 
Sym Cactus liensispiua CotjlL 

A j^liibuljr stiliLarypb.nL I’hc lubercle'S nre 
ennit'j]^ the axils only wtxjlly fnra time^ an.d Ihe 
areoles bea r about 25 wllo w or brt>w n rad lal 
Npirtt^ k> ^>iin long snil rt?d dish-brown tvnlrals 
lo y^in in length. Rowering by day, early to mid- 
summer, wilh suJfur'Vellow' inner petals^ the 
ou ter ones somelimos reddish; I hey a re about 
’■^n long, Vdn across. Ret]uirtsa sunny position; 
TKirmal cactus com post; mimmtim temperature 
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mammili.arja DUOFORMIS Craig & 
Dawson 

Somewhat a'lindricfl], often clustering; 1-1 '-^n 
thick, and up lo3^Ain high. The tube rdes are 
conical, the axils with tew bristles, while the 
areole* bear 18-20 ivhitish, radial spines op lo 
long and four blackish-brown centrals to 
'/lin in length. F]o\\'ers appear by day in 
summer, r^, about i^un long, f/rin across. 
Requires verv bright light; n{.irmal cactus 
compost wilh a little lime; minimum 
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A duslering species which Ls closely a llickl tti 
both A1. ciiJFjjjrjriiand M. sfJVN r/isand possibly 
synonymous or a Variety o| one or 1 he o1 her. The 
stems, up to about tin tall, 3 -1 ^n thick, are 
armed with many yellow^ish rani Li I Spines a rrd 
three to five centrals, the tatter lieing up lo^Iin 
long- Fltiwers an* a pale yellow, abemt ‘ jin tong 
and across, and apt>earbv day in summer 
Requires full sun; normaf cactus com post; 
rninimum temperature 5IT'r. 





MAMMiLLARiA DISCOLOR Haw, 

Globular or slightly cylindricaL pale bluish -green 
plants, solitary or clustering, I l6-3in high and 
1 l^2in vs'lde lTac luberctes are arnica t, the axils 
withou I w'tKst or bristles. Arcoles have 16-20 
while radial spines to '■/lin tong, and five to eight 
yellow'ish centrals, stimelirnes bixiwnish, of 
similar length. Fkiwers are diurnal, in summer; 
about -V^ln long, VMn across, yellosv w ith a 
reddish center lini* on the t>uler petals, 
somclintes pink w^ith a deetser median line. 
Retjuires fuli sun; m>rmal cactus composl; 
mi nimum lein peratu re 50"'F. Met k'< i t/VrW'i'ji K 



MAiMMiLLAKiA DU WEI Kogozinski & 

E.J. Braun 

Closely allied to M muM ti.ickeb. The plants are 
solitary, up to^irt tall, in in dianiclen and 
fneshgTeen in Color, ivilhtylindrical tubcTcJc^s 
and woolly, bristly axils. Arcoles havedtMOfine, 
hairy whitish radial spines and one or two 
centrals lA^'Ajn in Ungth. Day flowering in 
sumnner, the flowers are pale yellowish, about 
^n in diameter. Needs a sunny position; normal 
cactusci>mpost; mintmum temperature otf'T. 
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MA^^^!lLL■\RlA EICHLAMH Qut'hl. 

A freely clustering species. Each head is 
yetlowysh green, ab>ut6ln high, 3 t^-2^r:in thick, 
with slighUy angular^ avnical tuberde^iand 
whitish or yellowish wtn»[ly axils The ar«>les 
bear seven to eight whitish radial spines tipped 
with black and long, and one yellowish 

central lipped with red and up to I'iin in length. 
Fliiwers are creamy yt‘ll(tw with a dark reddish 
line down the center of the outer petals, and are 
day ni>wering in early summer. FUttju Ires lull 
sun; norma! cactus compost; minimum 
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ma.\!M]llariaELECA>JS DC. 
Syn: Otto 



Synonymous wiih .■Vl. . A soliUnry plant, 

offsetting in maturity. Globular to cylindrical 
steins, pale green ^vilh a wpoHy, spiny crown, 
2-4jn Lall, 2-3t'jin thick. Clow-set tuherdes with 
whitish wixilly areoles bearin^2S-30 w^hite 
ladial spines l^Viin long and one or tw\> brown* 
tipped white centrals to ’/ian in length. Day 
flowering in mtd*ftuinmer. Carmine nui V:iin 
long and ^lin across, followed by red fruits 
containing brown seeds. Requires full sun; 
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mammili^rjaELONGATA DC- 

The variously colored spine formations of this 
species provide very" bright displays^ The spines, 
whicli range from yellow to brown and are often 
yellow" wrilh differing colored tips, have given 
rise to a number of varietal titles within the 
species. Spines mostiy number IS to 2f>from 
eachareole. bright light is most essential, A^le'xwu 
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MANlNIILU^RiA ELONGATA DC^ 



One of the most va riable species W"ilhi n the 
genus. A densely clustering plant, each stem is 
^lin thick and 2id-6in long, and considembly 
longer in its habitat. The areoles bear about 20 
more or less yellow radial spines, although 
whitish, reddish, or brownish spines carl ticcur. 
There may be one to t hree central spines or t hey 
mavbeal^irtt. All a re long, Flowers are 

whitish to yellowish, about Viin Long, and are 
diurnal In mid-summer. Best in a bright sunny 
position; normal cactus com post; kept 
completely dry" autumn and winter; minimum 
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M/VMMJLlarJaELONGATA DC. fma* 
CRI5TATA 

Verv' ogcnstonally an nbriurtnal |f;r[iiwlh tievefkjps. 
Lin^iirtutiLiioly this giv'^es noguiiranlct.' lliat 
^urtht^r swell growths wiJl oftsiet froini lu Always 
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A grayish-gn?t'n^ mustlv s<,5liMr%'SfM:x'ii.*s. 
globular, and 2-3in in ifiamt'liT. Any ohseUiTig 
occTjr>from anmnd Ibf bast^ lllf lubtrrCkStirt' 
conical ivith whitish wouJ and bristles in the 
axUs. Areclescairy' I2-I5ivhitish, Ihin radial 
spines to Viin lung and two lo three centrals 4>f 
similarlcjigth and color, all tipped with brown. 
Flowers are diu ma I in sLtmnior I iiese^ a rn' yellow 
w'iih a reddish-purplish rnt^d^an line i'in 
tong, t'^nacrtiss- Ri\]uiivs full sun; norma] 
cartijs compost; minimum temperalure 
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M/iAL\tlLL'\ftLAERYTHROSPERMA Boed, 
Svn: mtilliforniis 

{6r.&R}Biwd. 

A cluste ting spedes of small glubula r or slightly 
elongating stems ot dull gree]i The tubercles a re 
cylindrical and the axils have no wtxrl, bul 
bnsUesonly. W'hitish an?oles bear 15-20 white 
radial spinw, yelk>wish at the base and 16- ^n 
long, and one lo three hooked yellotv centrals 
with broivn tips, about '/sin in length. A summer 
flow ering plant, the flowers a re carmine with 
pinkish <^ges to the petals, ^in long and wide, 
and an? diurnal. Requires a very bright position; 
normal cactus com fh>sl; mini mu m temperatu rv 
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MAMMit LARtAf ITTKAUl Glass &r Foster 



A globular, solitary species ivith a dark green 
lx’s y 5 I hick I’he anxiles a re oi w^hi le 

Wi'ool w'hen young, tx^aring nine to fifteen 
yellowish-w'hite, browm-tipped radial spines up 
to Vdn long and one browm, black-lippt:^ Central 
in length. A day flowering plant in mid- 
summer, it re-quirt's full sun; normal cactus 
cumptist; minimum temperature Mewfn 
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A freely clustering plant, eoch pale-gtc%'n slem l.s 
atKiut2in Ihtck I’he lubendes are conical and the 
jjdlsam without wtxit orbriiilles. The whtltsh 
areoles have si-von to nine while radial spines 
king, nccaslonally minutely bro-ivnish- 
tippedraniTlhereare four brown centra I spines 
with j w^hitish base, three straight, one hiK>kei^l 
‘Ibe flowers., day flowering m mid-summer, am 
^.^'hE^e to p^ilf pink with a dc-eper pinkish me-iiian 
line, and are ^'isin long, '6in across. Requires 
briglit light; a permeable, enriched mineral 
comptisl; minimum temperature Ak-ra l- 
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MAMMJi.uxKiA FORMOSA Galeoti 
Gx SchL^idw. 

Adull-grwni^bbiiUr tis diungLileii pbivt, stilitjry' 
□ t firft but liUfruffSjutlin]it Up lo3'/iin in 

diameler U hfls^hnrt pyramidal lubeirttfS and 
whit(^ wtKjIly JKjJs. ITiearetiteii bscir 20-25 short, 
ihin nvdial spines tonf^and fourtosbt 

pinkish «ntra Is Hith black lips, up to 'Ain^ 
SurrmerfloweTinj; and diurnal, I he flowers an? 
about ^in lonj^ and wide, pinkish purple w i th 
paJepinkcd^cs. Requires full sun; normnl cactus 
a>mpiw[; niiniinum lemperahire SCf’F. A1c.tJd‘tn 
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mammjiiariaGAUMERI (Bt, & R,)Orc. 

A dulliBh-fitwn, Eltjhulfl r or short-cyliriidricfl] 
plant, ■WV^in tall Tho iuberdes arestiphtly 
auftubr, with bnireastils^and theareolescarrv' 
10-1 2 or more brow' nish -lipped, w^hite radial 
spines ’A-’Ain long, and one longbrowm central 
to 'Ain. Summor'flowering, and diurnal, (he 
fli>w'ers aregtwnish while or pink, long, 

lA^i/nin across. Weeds gotjd light, which is 
essendal; nomtal cactus compost; minimum 
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Closely allied to iVUmlwIrf Engel m A small 
clusie ring plant willi each stem l-3Hin high, 
l-2in wude. Then? a re lf»- 22 whitish-pink radial 
spines which usually have minute blackish dots, 
and a re alx>U ! ^A- 'AiVi long, and one or two 
htHjked central spines tipped pinkish orange, up 
to ^lin in length i^kwversarc w hite or pink with 
greenish outer segments, lin long, V>in across, 
and are diurnal, appearing in summer. Ret^uires 
slight shade; norma I cactus compt^st; mininuim 
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Synt (Houghton) 

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A round pJanl with a flallened top, I '/t!- 2 l-'^ 2 in in 
diameler, and dark green. The tubercles are 
pniminenllv louf'anghHd,, the axils slightly 
wiKilly^anJ theareoles bear nine lo ten whitish 
or brownish radial spines up lo *Ain long, with 
one hnwi.' n cen l ral of simila r lengt h . Fk>wers are 
a pale grwnksh yellov\' with a reddisli-bn>wn 
median line on the outer petals, each ’.tn^n 
long and across. They bloom by day irt stJtnmeT, 
Ret^uircs full sun; normal caclus Compost; 
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MA\tMii.L\RiAGLASSll R, Foster 

StTidl] globular pla n is which form dusters. Each 
heatl scarcely exceeds tin in dianiLMer, and 
I here are ma iiiy whitislii, hair-UkebrisUes 
prucmling from I he as<ils, which with ihe spines 
densely cowr the whole plant, ITiearcislescairn.' 
50--6t> while, hairy' radiaE spines up to ?hin long 
and six to eight smaller sub-centra Is wilh one 
slightly h[H>ktHi broev n cen ! ral . Flowers are a 
very' pJde pink, long. U> 'Arnaenss, 
apfk*aringby day in summer, Rt|quires partial 
s trade; a permeable, enriched mineral conifKist; 
minimum lemporature 55'''F. jVIi'.Vh"(jfNHCW 
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M AMMii.i^R .1 A GL ASSI [ var, ,M DM I N 1 S- 
DULCnS Lau 

A new'lyintriKiuci?d variely ol thespedes with 
whitish radial spines ^nd bnwvnish'purple 
centrals. The fkwversare a deep puq>lish red 
with darkercerrlerblripe. about ^rin long, 
sllgh lly longer across. Kec[ii iremients a re the 
same as lor thespedes. McAfctJWrrtTij Litp^rJ, 



MAMhftiLLARiAGRUSONlI Rungc 

A large globular plant up la about Him in 
diameter. Dull greenish in tMlor, ii has finir- 
angtetl tubercles and axils which art? wwity at 
firsi, this quickly dispersing. Thedpeoles cany 
about H straight, reddish-brown radial spines 
which become while with age, Vi ' ^in k>ng, and 
tw o to thmv similar ceniralsof equal lenglh. 
Flowering in summer, I he hlLHimsare diumaL 
pale yellow or pinkish with a tleeper pi nkish 
median stripe, aberut tin long and across. 
Reqtrires lull sun, normal cactus eomposi; 
minimum tenrperalurt 5tfT. Alc.ruetCwlnuinj. 








mammjllakjaGLASSII var 
ASCENSIONIS [Rfppt?nhagen) Glass & 
rosier 

Syn: Mitniimllariiiascciisioiiis Repponhogen 

Small globular plants V 4 -I m In diameter, 
forming quiie larg^e dusters. In most respects it is 
similar U> the Species, but the whitish to [.wle 
pink flowers a rvdecidtidly larger. Requirements 
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MAMMiLl j\Rl A GU ELZQW t AN A W(?rd . 

Syr : Kraitiziit ( Werd . } Bii ckcb. 

A fhukv j;ltiibuLirsptn.ies, diii*k'rin^ with 

is iibisui: 3in Itill, 2Viin thick, Lind Iht’Tv 
is no wiXi\ i»r bristles in the axils. Radial spines 
are while, ver>^ hue and hair-like, HV-8Dto an 
areoleand. ahtnit ^Hin long- iTien." are one to three 
reddish oryellowishiLe3itrcd&, often luMjkfH.1 and 
’^-^lin huiK- h'lnwers are diLimal in siiinmer. 
verv' lar| 2 ;e-up ii>2in lonfr jcrass, and 
brilliant canri me pink. lltHi^LiiTesveiy caret iii, 
almost meaji^er watering; lull surii nomial cactus 
compost; minimum tempi^ralure A'fi.'.vfrii 
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MAMMll tARJAGUERKEKONIS (Bravo) 

btemsare c^'lindri^:aL quicklv torming clusters, 
Tlu-yare I ft 3in 2fl lallinhahtal, andaUmt 
2 '/ 2 in in diameter, tliill gxayish grc^m with i.'onical 
lube rcies and while wtH.>lly axils with 15-20 
bre^tles. Theream 2i)-3dlwhik’or pinkish radial 
spines up ki Ir^iin long, and four brown -lipped 
Centrals to ^in In length, occasionally ht>iikt>d. 
Howersatv red.; they are diurnal, appearing in 
summer. Kt^plires full sun; nonna I cactus 
ctimpist; minimum lemperatun’ 55‘T. Alf.rico 
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M AM MU-l,A(ti A G U [ LL A UMl N I A N A 
Biickeb. 

A globular species Up to ^'.■^flin high, I -2in in 
dlaoiieter, and clostehing freely. The stems are 
dark ordiiiJ greenish with conical tulvrdes, {md 
bare asils. Areolesbear3t.)ormore white radial 
Spines Vi-Vmh^ long, and fcmrlo five cent mis ot 
similarlengtlir one of which is hooked, with a 
reddish-brcsivnish tip Day flowering in su mnu^f, 
the flowers are about long and wide, vvith 

pink inner petals, and while outer pt'lats wit ha 
dec'p pinkish median line. Kec]ulresh light light; 
norma I cactus com post; minimum tcmpc^raUire 
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Cn.'en globular plants w^hich become group- 
formings high, -i— l^dn thick, coated 

cumpleit'ly with long w h ile hai rs. spines, a nd 
bristles. There uire conical tubercles find w^hite 
bristly axils, and theareolesbear 3ll- 30 iv hite* 
hair-likt: radial spines up to Umgand one to 
three more ivni te ceidra is with often d arker 
tips, to I'^in in length. The flower? are Carmine 
red, Vdn long and w'ide, and are diurnal. 
appiMring in summer. Requtn?s full sun; normal 
cactus ct»mpo?it with lime added; minimum 
temperature 50* Ik McJrjirti''fQut'rcJ'an^ 
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MAMMtI-LAKIA HALEI K, Brandegee 
Syn; CixiitiH/ar (K. Brai\c1egcT) Walt, 

lire stems ?m- 1-1 tail, 2-3in thick, and form 

clusters. The luberctes are short ivith wtioHy avils 
cUid theareolcsbtfp'ir 10-2(1 piile-browmish radial 
spines up lo^in long and ihree to four centrals 
to 1 kiin whicharealwayssiraigiit. Flowers 
appear i n early to m id-su m met, and are cf iu ma I ; 
nch scarlet, (bey are I-2in long. Need skill sun; 
normal cactus aim ptwl ; mini m u m tem^H‘r?»Ui re 
??5^F. Aluydaffur/ JskJ' 




mammiliaria HEIDI a E Krainz 

Small globular p3anti:s alnnil 1 in high, 2 turn wide, 
S4X>ncluslering. The tulwrclesare t’ylindrkal 
with axils having one to five ivhite bristles '/;in 
long- ■|'hcreareabout lb -24 white radial spines 
about '/;in king and onetir Iwocenlrals which 
are slightly longer and hi.xikji>d, and are yelknv 
with hn>wn tips, ntuvenj occurilTii summer^ and 
an.:' diurnal; they are yellowrish green and up to 
1 '/(lin long, I in in diameier. Ret] u ires sun; normal 
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HERNANDEZll Glass & 

Foster 

A sEtiiiU. some wh tit gbbt jse pbnt 1-1 in 

Jidmetfi". The pyriimiJal'Sht’i|-’ied tiLibenck'S lire 
arrangetl spirally an:>und the stems, and hn'^'e 
wtMilly axils. Airv'olesbear ]7'-25ivhiieradiii] 
spines Vuy- '/juin louR- Flowering; in summer, the 
Icinl is diu ma I , wil h cerise le pa Le ma^cn ( J 
kH^msaboul^iin bnji;diKl ^vide. Requires 
brip;hUi;;ht; norinj I cactus aimpxistj rninimun^ 
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Dull gPL\^n qind mcwtiy &uHtHir>', this is a more or 
less gbbu Liir plant with stems 4i i\ lii j^h r J V 4 ^in 
wide. The Icitx^fcles am sma LI and pyra mid - 
sh 4 iped with wixslly axils when youn j;. Them a re 
15-22 white radial spines with bw>wn tips, ver>' 
bristlv and H-^Ain lonj;, and one brown central 
abx>ui V«n in len^^th. Day flowering in summer, 
the tlovversarealxsuiyiin lon^, creamy white' 
reul iruits. Requires sun; normal cactus compjst; 
minimuiTi tenuperature Str'F. USA (7e.virii>r .'Vlejicti 
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mammillakiaHUMBOLDTII Ehrenb. 

I A solitary,, rarely clustering spedcs with nit3ii‘ or 
less globular stems abo li 1 2in i n dia mete r. The 
tubercles are very sniall witli bristly, wcNilly axils. 
Areirles hav'e up tcf W or even more whi te radial 
spines, long, but no centra Is, bummer 

flowering, it is diurnal; the (lowersare purplish 
red, abtJUt ^an long and wide. Careful watering 
is essential. FexjUi res full sun; normal cactus 
compost with a I ill Ec li me add ed; mi nifnum 
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The plants am sitlilary or clustering, globular,, 
and Vi-] in thkk- 'ITtesinall tubercles are densely 
covered with numerciUS white or palcsgray radial 
spines about */[*iin long: ihert'dn? more than lOl) 
It^each small arei>]e. Day flowering in summer, 
the (lowers a re pale pink to reddish violet, yi-lin 
long, and up to I in in diameter. Careful watering 
i&essentiaJ. Ket|uires full sun; a porouienriched 
cactus compost; minimum tcmp^'raiure 55‘^'F, 
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^U^t^t|^LAHlAJALISCANA(Br* & R ) Btwd. 



A );]t>bul j r apudes 2-2 '^ail i n Ji-i rntni^r 

43 nd dull in ci:>k>r ^vith c>^tindriC(il tiibpa’k^ 
l 1 [id b^irv iixi ts . Thv 4.1 fv^ilus liiivie jbout 3 (H%' hiif 
radiiil spLmfSdbc.u(l '•/lin fuurtiieij^hl 

rtddijilii-brown^ bLit’k centrals 

up in k'n^th, ihe luwertt Ivinj^ htKskcxl, 
Ffuivi'nian? pink lopcile pumlf. atniiit '^n in 
diamctiT, iind Jn? tVafirant. These are diumnS. 
appearing in summer Ketiuires tutl sunj ntirmal 
cactus ci>mpt5St; mininruim l<jiVipei-aEurc!it1CT. 
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bltiish-i^rwn, ykituilar pJanls about 4 '';'iin in 
dianiL'lL'T, and 8in hi^li. Tulvales are four- 
CLk^t-L'k the axils bare. riH'arcxiSes iK^ar U}-l6or 
rnurv bixiv^ n-tipped v%'hi(e radial spines '4-^-in 
k>n^; anti hvcmr more ctark-bnuTi'Vnor bliit'kish 
central Spines in in lenjtth. Floweriare 
diumak ix'oirnng in mid-svminitT and areabtuK 
- i.in (unhand acrtiss, white and pede yellowish 
with a da rk med tan si ri pe t>n I he oittur |.X‘lais . 

Ret] u ires brighl lij^htj iu»rmal cad us Cnn^vKist 
wilii a little lime aJtled; nunimuin lemperaturv 
StT'3- .V]e.vj'fm‘Siweni'< iwrpjGrrlesliJiyJ. 





ytANiM]t!ARi.\KARWINSKJANA Mnrb 

Syn: a)iiF/irsf? {Br & R, ) On.\; 

ManmiUinria nejaivusifi Crnig & Daw.son 

MtTfvor less niunJ or seml-n'lindrical plants 
which cluster frt>ni the base, each head beinji; 
3-3 J/ 2 in in diameter, I ubercles a re pyra inidal 
wklh wcK>] and briSlk'Sin the axils. Spines are 
brownish to payish, made npot three to sis 
radialsand txxasionally one central - ntiwcrs are' 
white with a n'd median line^ ^lin long, vbin 
acroiiii, and ap^varby day in summer, Ketpires 
sun; normal cactus compost; minimum 
temperature 50' 'F. McAicaR'Jii.vaoiJ. 





MA.\],MiU.AKiA KNIFPELIANA Quehi. 



A-wlitary^ globular plants very rarely dustering. 
The stems are 2 - 3 in tall to 2in w'ide with wdiite 
woc^l itnd bristles in the axils. There are four to six 
w hite spi nes wi t h red^brow n I ips, a H radials, and 
up to lin long . Flowering in sumnter, il is 
diurnal; t he b1(,xiins are yellowish, with reddish 
tips and markings to the jT^'tais and about ^iLn 
long, wide. Needs bright light; normal 
cactus ciiinpost; miniinLim temperature 50 '^t'. 












mammiuariaKRAEHFNBLICHUI Kraiiv, 

Aclustenng sfx^iijswdth somewhat rounded 
individual stems stund I^Vvin Iwg, 1 '■ ain wide. 
The tulx-rL'les are rather angular, and the axils are 
without bristles or wtx>]. It has tfi -24 whiHsh 
radial spines wnth bre>wri lips, Vio-k^in li;>ng, 
u.sually one Central of simitar coloring and 
slightly longer. Flow-ers, which are tannine red, 
about ^Ain long, are day flow ering in summer 
Requires very slight shade; norma I cactus 
compost with lime added; minimum 
iemperature 55 "F- Meariew rCiiTcrtcai. 






MMtNtiLLj^HiA LASIACANTHA Englm, 
Syn; AtcitMHtfV/jrt™ van detiErdtih? 

Engelm, 

A miniature plant ^'Mith a gray^gn^'n globular 
stem alxiui 1 Vain in diameter, an^l covered with 
Stilt spines Tube rcles are very' small with tw re 
axils. TheareolesU'ar 4 tk-K() hair-like spines in 
several rows, each ^fiin tong- Flowers are white 
with a disiinciiv'e red center stripe to the peLits, 
and abtiul V2in kmg; they are day IkAvering, iti 
summer- Revpj ire's ^^t3n; normal cactus compost 
plus lime; minimum lemperalure?.WF, Ak-Tra' 
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MAM\ULLABiA LAUI D, R. Hunt 

A comparatJVEfly intn-Hluction d(S<wvf?red 
by Alfred La u. It is a variable species with 
rtiLmdish stems 1 high and in diameter, 

trequenily clusleringr especLilly in Us habitat. 
The vaning fom^sa're suitAbty named: fma. inui 
has slightly woolly axils, and a reoles bearing 
numerous ivhitej bristle-like radial a hd central 
spines, ivUh the centrals usually browm-tipped. 
Inowers are pinkish purple, about across, 
and appear by day, in summer, A high-alHtude 
foTm requiring sun; normal caclUfl compost; 
minimum tempera tun? 55^’F. AlCJtkTct 
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mammimabiaLAUI D. K. Hunt fma. 

SUBDUCTA 

This is in most re specis sim ila r tn fma . hm (, but H 
comes from lower altitudes up to about 2,bZ4fl- 
The spines are yellowish or brown and */^'/zin in 
lengtn, bu t not as numerou s as tha t described , 
Rowers, rather belhshaped, area slightly paler 
pinkish purple of similar sliite, Requimnicnlsare 
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MAM MU tj^RiA LENTA 

A small globular plant, sometimes clustering 
Fjch stem is i/i-^uin high, 2^h-l\n across, with 
slender tubercles, conical to '/lin kmg, and axils 
with short and often one bristle. Areoles 

bear 30-40 clear w lute to pale-yelimvish radial 
spines Vio-l/jin long, but no centrals. 'ITe 
flowers are white wit ha pale-purple median line 
to the petals and about kiin long, 1 in across: thee 
are day nowcring, in summer. Requires bright 
light; normal eaclusa>mpi.)st; minimum 
temperature SST"!- . Mc.v Jn> f Ci tahiHif}. 








mammillariaLAUI D. R, Hunt fma. 
DASYACANTHA 

Avery high -altitude plant to 5,577ft. It has fine, 
hair-like white spines V^j-^in tong, the radials 
and centrals inlermingjing to forma Complete 
covering to the plant. Flow'ers are almost 
magenta. Kei|uirementsarv the same as for the 
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MxVM Mii.LARiA LONG I FLOR A i( fir. &: R ) 
Bei^L*r 

Syn: Krami^ut km^ifhra (Bth & R.) Backeb* 

A };ti>tiu]dr, tlusleriii^ iiflfh Stem is 

jtkjui ind:i.iTnytLT, tkirk^ret?ii, witti 

lung ill iH'a’Icsiind slighlly feLltH.! .ixiJs . Ra Jki] 
spint^*iivsvhileorf'wltfyeJIi(W, l^iin lting,,ind 
then? art? km r yt'Utneish or hrxivvn cen t rals of 
similar tenglh, tine of ivhich is hot^Jkiid Pay 
flowenug in sunimer, I he floiven. arvin si^adi^s 
of fMnk ivilh a deeper shade wnter linej arid up 
to 1 V^inlong, I aemss. Requires careful 
waferingj sun; caclusc^rmposl; 

mtniniuni temperature nO^'tv Me.vJi’idOrffffiU^/^nj'. 




mammjlij\iilaLONCIFLORA 
STAMPFFRI (Keppenhagen) D. R. Hunt 
Syn; Mammilitrit! Reppenhagen 

A high sill tlitde varijint tmm the same Uxatily. ll 
issimilBr to Ihespedes bul has lar^‘r tutHTfles 
and shorter Centra I spines. The fltiwers area solt 
pale pink and appear by day in summer. 

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Svn; lon^iinitmtnti {DC.) 

Hr.&R, 

l^bntsare globular, soli taty or clustering, bright 
green, Each stem is 4 in or more in diameter a nd 
the tubercles ore long, from J" 3 in, withslightly 
felted or bare axils, Areoles have nine to ten fine, 
while to pale-yellowish radial spines 
long and iKtasionally a singh? pale'brownci'Htrat 
up to lin in length. Rowers are bright yellow, up 
lo 2 V!nn long and aenrss, in early summer, and 
are diumaL Requires gcnxl light; normal cactus 
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MAMMH lAETA LONGIMAMMA var. 
UBERlFORMESfZucc.J D. R, Hunt 
Syn: Doifjc/jof/rcA' ubtrifonm$ (Zticic.) Ur. & R. 

Similar U> theipedesj, but a smaller plant. The 
tubercles a re 1 viin long and there are fewer 
spines, thre'e to six raddls up lo%in long, and no 
centrals. Rowers are similar to those o! the 
spedes, aKiut 1 ^Ain across, and cultivation 
ret.|uiremenlsare the Same. fkfjdafyoJ. 





MAMMiLi-ARiA MAGNET! COLA Mey ran 

Ver\' closely resembles Al. r'didii' Mart. It is a 
small globular, clustering species, abtiut I ^.^n in 
diameter, bright green with blunt conical 
tubercles. Spines a re white: 25 - 3 C radialsat first, 
later increasing to and there are four to seven 

cenLrals, often mon? brewnlsh. flowers are 
diurnal and pale yelloivish, atxiut across, 

appearing In summer. Ret]ui tvs bright light; 
normal cac“tusctim post; minimum temperature 




MA.UMILLAIUA MACNERCA Budienau 

A globular, becoming elongated, s pedes which 
clusters from the base. The grayish -green stems 
a re often tiln- 1 ft 3 in tall, 3-3 diameter. AJiils 

have w h lie wtKil a nd 8 - J 5 bristles a nd the Spines 
vary in color; there are IS - 24 white ttJ yellowish 
radiaLs, '/HJ-l^iin long and tour to eight bnght 
yellowish'broivncvntrals, the lower one hixikeii 
a nd 1 ’Ain long , Flowers a ppear by day, in 

summer, and are reddish purple, 'din long, 'Ain 
across, Requires full sun; norma I cactus 
compost; min im u in tem pera tu re ! 50 “i’. .Mc.nfti- 
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mammillariaMAINJAE Brandej^ee 

(J^imlly el t’hlfiU'irlnj; pl.in!, *R>rn<?tioit^-‘it»tiliiryr 
j’lfjbuUiFj LirsHj?hllydijn|(;jlixlt(,t4in 
luLcrdes Are ctTniCrtl r t he axth biire. The mnies 
hJVL- ltt-15 yelttHS'ish, hrtnvn-lipped, radie^l 
spines lon^ And one lo three cenlrals, 

brown a darker tip, oneor which is hiHikedi 

and lip li] vSin lon|^. Rowers ate wiiito wilh a 
w ide red Center stripe; they areT'-iin lungr l>n 
across, and arediumal, appearing in sunmier 
l^>i^uiresstighl shade; normal cactus conn.x)st; 
minimum temperatun' 45‘4^ ,V^evJLvfSt^rN^ftd, 





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mammjiiariaMATUDA Bravo 

Tile plants are solitary ur clustering, each head 
slightly cylindrical up lo8in or more high^ and 
iin (hick, The luberctes are conical w'ith bare axils 
and there arc‘ 1 Hh- 2II while radial spines witli a 
velJowish base, ':uiiin long, and one pinkish- 
white central with a reddish tip, ’Ain in length. 
Summer Howeringhyday, the (lowers are 
purpUsh brown, a^iut bng. the inner pi'tal.s 
morepalereddhih. E<it|uiresbrighUight, normal 
cactus com post; minimum temperature 55^'F, 
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stAMMiLLARjAMELALliUCA Karw. 
exSalm-Dvck 

Syn: Dit}k-fji*fitde mt'hihuCit (Kam,) Cmig, 

A globose sjx?cit*s 3 'ri-4in wide, cJCCasionaljy 
otl^tting (oform dusEcrs. luberdes are cnmcal 
Up cylindrical and about hinlong, 'Ain thick whlh 
bare ajdls, and therearc six to nine radial spine's 
up to4^dn long, the upper iPrtes brown, the lower 
ones while, and one bftnvn feniral ut simitar 
length , often absi^n t . Flowering diu ma Ilyin mid ■ 
summer, the bnght yeljow bliximsare u- Im 
long and across, l(,c"t:|Uires sun; nipmna I Cactus 
CTimpost; minimum leinperatureSn'T-, .Vlc.viicti 
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M^VMNULLAHiA M ARKSIANA Krainz 

A globular plant, generally soUlary% but 
cxrasionally (4 (setting. Stems are 2in high, 3’. iin 
thick, and covered with tour-angled pyramidal 
tubercles. The areolesareof yellow wool, more 
so towards the top, niod have eight to ten 
yellowish radial spines lA-Vhin long, and one 
centra E Vriin in length. Flowering in suminer, the 
plant is diuiTiHiEand the Howlers yelkpwtPr 
greenish Vellow, up lOT^iin long and across. 
Rei]uiresgix>d light; normal cactus ci>mp<ost; 
minirnu m lemperat ure .^r‘|"\ iVIc.iN't'o i'Sj>N?i[[wh 



MAM^tlLlARIA MAZATLANENSIS (Rehut) 
K.S'h. &Cvirke 

E^nincipally clustering plants, each grayish-given 
stem is abliui 44^1 n high, P/^in thick/fhe 
tubercles are rather cone-shaped, and the axils 
have one or two sht>rl bristles, Aieiples carrv 12 
13 thin, white radial spines to h':in long and three 
or Eourreddish-browm centrals up to ^'lin in 
length - Tlie bright carmine-red tltvwers occur in 
summer, and are diurnal, and abt>u( 1 '/tiin long. 
Ret|uires slight shade; normal cactus cam t^w>sl; 
minimum temperature Stl'T. jVJcjrci? tA'frJafl/itn in 
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MpvM3dU.(.ARiA MtRCADENSiS Patoni 

Dull grayish-green globular plants, offseding 
from the base Each head is a buu 1 2i n thick with 
mare or less cone-shaped lubenctes and Ixi ie 
axils, ArexJuti txMr while radii I spines 
^'Ain in length and four U> seven reddish 
cenlrals4^ Iin long- Dav flowenng in early 
summer, the pale-pink lowers are -iin Jong 

and wide Retjuires full sun; noctiwl cactus 
compxpsl; minmium temperature MiMMU 

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MAMMIILAFIA MlCROCARPA IiTigelm. 

The piile-grwn planls ar? ■cylindrical tu 6in high, 

1 ] ^■^iin wtde, and uf>ually d tittering, \dth 

conical tubercles and banfaxiN. The aivolescarry 
]K-30 ^vhiUi^h radial up to ^lin long and 

one Uj th iw reddish'hn nvii* al most black 
centrals up in length, one of which is 
hooked* Summer flowering, and ctiumaL, the 
flowers are rose pink, ahou! I in long and lTiCtikss. 
Roi^ Litres IliII sun; normal cactus eojnpiysE with a 
little lime added; minimum tempera Eure50"F, 
A’ffjroj'fSflfE'tEJiii, Otaifum/urtiJ, 




MAviM[Lu\RJA MiCROCARPA var 
GRAHAMIl (EhgelmJ L Btjnstm 

S)Ti: MiinrrJr;i/frirfiT^>m/ifirHH 



A gktbidar ptanb nnly ra mly oflsefling. lE is dark 
green, 2-4in high, Ty^-4^/lLn thick, wilh small 
cone-shaped tubercles and hare axils. Spines art' 
pale brownish or whihih, ol wdiich 2fl-35 are 
radials l/^-^ynin Jengthand Ew^>to h>urare 
cvnlrals^ one of which is htxrked^ long; 
these are miniEh' bn.wvnish’ tipped. Flowers, 
diurnal in summer, a re pale pink> rarely while, 
and up to linacmsS. Reipurementsare the same 
as for the species, .Vlc.rioifSuJftW, Ori/rittTkitiTk 
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MAMSia.i-AFtiA MICROCARPA var. 
OLIVlAE{Oir.) L Bemwn 
Synt MrjiEj'WEJifkrifl (F/n'HTcOrc, 

Very similar to thespedes, readily clui^tering, bui 
spines a re geiHTally paler, the central s shorter. 
The pinkish purple flowfers have paler edges to 
Ehe petals, but the cxjloiingcan., however^ be 
variable, Retjuiremenlsare the same as for the 
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Backeberggives the habitat as Oaxaca, Mexico. A 
srnnill grayish-green, clustering spedes with 
tiiberclesaKtui '■^lin long. Spines are white^ 
denKclvco^eiing the whole lH>dy of the plant, 
made up of 22-24 radials, yinln long, and hvo 
(.vnirals Vu jn in lengEh, II is suminer flowering. 
Hind diurnal; thebkximsare white, and up to ^'stn 
li>ng. Ni'edssiin; slightly calcareiius cactus 
compost; minimum teinf.'eratureSll^'F. ,Mc.vjL'e 
fEirsf Siuf Lwis PltJfteJf). 



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maM-vijl-Lj\kiaM 1EGEANA VV. H. Earle 

A usual] V Hjlitarv spevien VA-^in in Jia meter, 
and a du31 dark The lulvrdes are closely 

set, with bare axils except in. the cm wn. .Artxiles 
bear K)-l I slightly turned, j;rayish- white radial 
spines ^sin long, and two, rarely three* brown 
slraigli t centrals Vm in lenj^t h- Su m mer 
nnw^ering. and diurnal, the tlowers are pinkish 
red or an even deeper shade, particularly 
towards the center of the ^leLals; they are aN>ut 
y^i n long a nd often slisrhlly more across. 
Retjuimssun^ normal cactiis com post; minimum 
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MAMMILIU\RLA MOLLENDORFFI AN A 
Shurly 

A more or tesssolilary' pJant, globular becoming 
elcmgaled to I tt higlr, thick. The 

tubercles are tydind heat, the axils wcx>lly and 
bhstly. Areoles have 2T-2H ivhite radial spines 
up to 'Ain long and four to six paledirownish 
centrals with darker tips, up lo^'iun in length, 
Flowers are abou t ft long, 'Ain across, a nd are 
ptirplish red, appearing by day in mid-summen 
Rei,|uires bright light; normal cactus com pr>si; 
minimum ten^pcralure 5(3*'F. Mc^rcefi firit/yeJ. 






M A MVtLLuvRi A M O VE NSl S Craij^ 



M A.MMJ LLAKiA M U EH LENPFO RDTI I Ftirsl 
Syn: MsTi»;FhVta™ Heopoikmii Cmig 

A globular, clustering species, liach head is up to 
4ln high, 3V^in ivlde, and is dark gn.'en* with 
pvramidal-shaped tubercles and white* w<willy 
and bristly axils. The a rentes are white and 
w'wlly, with 40-50 white radial spines lA-2‘Ain 
long and four yellowish ct ntrals vary^ing fnmt 
^ I '.Ain in length. Rirweringis inniid-summeir; 
the small deep-pink flowers arediunial and 
lA-^Ain k>ng, l^n wide. Rt^uiies hill sim; 
mtimal cactus comptJSt; minimum temperature 
55"F. iMc.ijVefQiitTt'frtw, Sow Ttus Poity>s). 




A bright-grecingkrbu la r plant, usually seditary', 
atniut 2'/iin in dian^eier w'ith fumu'whai ovi>id 
lulvrcles and bsin' axils. Areo^les bc^r 35-40 
whitish radial spines 'A-^'^in long and eight to 
ten centrals-Viln or more tinag, the lower two 
hooked; I Kcfiv are reddish bifown. yellowish near 
thebaiie. Flowering In early k> ntid -summer, the 
bkx>nisare diumttl* s^iin long and bnxid* and 
m'tuny yellow with a deeper yellow median 
strif>e/or pale pink with a dee’per centerline. 
Rei^u Ires bright su nsh ine; norma I cactus 
compost, mininiiim temperature 5<V’F. 
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A grayish-green, somewhat globular sperivs up 
tiijbcALt2in high, 4in in diameter with conical 
tubercles and densc" whitish- wwl axils. Aretdes 
bea r 1 0- 1 3 mr.Tre or les.s pa le-hrow nis h rad iai 
spines VEi>-V’iln long and one to fournH>m 
reddish-brown centrals '.A-Vtin in length. 
Flowers a re purplish pink, appearing in 
summerr and are diurnal. JSIeecis gixid light; 
normal cactus com ^H>st; minimum ternperature 
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MAMMII J-ARI A M U LT! DIG ITATA Radley 
ex Lindsay 

A clurnp-l'i>Tmiiii; species wish stems often to Min 
lon^H Vi-2in thick- lV^tul>?rclesn]X'c:orii«laiid 
the ixiksiijrhlly wtKvUy. A rentes bear 3. >-23 
whi to r4ili.ll -spi nes '^in livnj; a nd usu.illy fou r 
whito^ broivn^ tipped centrals, up In 'Ain In 
length. Dav flowering in summer, the tlowei^ 
jjie white with a cfeenish midstripe nn thootUcr 
piUal-s„ and iip tU'Ain Jongand across. Needs 
kright lighl: normal cactus compost; minim um 
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MA.vt,MiLUiK]A MYSTAX Marl, 

Ha tils an? solitary nr duste ring . The grayish- 
green sicms are ^in high , -li n in diameter, wi th 
tour^ged luberdesand ivhite vvtx)l and brislies 
in the axils. Anxiles bear five In six or more 
ivhite, browm-iippi'd, radial spines lA-'.Ain long 
and three hj four purplish, beciiminggray, 
amtralsjTiLVsily long, bui one up io3jn in 

length lYie plan is are day lloweiing in summer, 
with 1 in long, ^tin across, purplish-pink bltKims, 
often with paler inner petals. I^xjuires lull sun; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temperature 
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Fresh-green, solitary' plants abou! ^n high, 1 in 
in diameter. The tubercles are cydindricaL and 
the axils have wtxii and bristles. Thew'hitish 
areoles bear about 35 ivhite radial spines and one 
or two brownish centrals up to 'Ain long. Rowers 
appear in early lo mid-summer; thof^e an? creamy 
w hite Or pile yellow, ^lin wide, abou I 'Ain long, 
and arediumal. Requims lull sun; normal cactus 
compost with a little Jime added; minimum 
temperature 50^’F. Movj'ccifSfur Luk PoiusrL 





M A.vtMiLLj\idA N A FI N A Pu rp, 

A globular or clustering Species, each head is 
about 2in in diameter and darkish gaH.'n, witJi 
cone-shaped tubercles and slightly w'CHilly or 
ha re a xils. There a aH t)-l 2 w Kltish or pa le-y el low 
spines !<6-^in long, all rnidiating; there are no 
centTSIS- Floivering In summer, it isdiurnaL with 
rose- pink lo pile carmine flow ers, Ihc iriiier 
petals slightly paler, and up to 1 in am>ss. 
Requires suri; norma I cactus compost; minimum 
lemperalurie St-VT, iVIc.vrcC' /fcupr TtJpiiriofPiJ. 









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mammiilariaNIVOSA Link 

Syn: fl(iivx:€tis (DC.) Haw, 



CemtiTjKvfilobular with stems up to7in in 
dtiirtH'tcr in eIs h^ibitEiU bui culhviittjd platiLs are 
2'/i!-3lAin thick. Tubtrjk^s^T.recijne-shapi.'d with 
ivhite vv(H>Uy JxiJs. Aix’Diesare ivhjleanti utlcn 
deiiselv wtioily, be^ringeiji^hl k> ten yelloii.v lc> 
bnAenkh radtkl spines -SLimetimes up to 14, 
anti to ^hin ion^r wUti t>ne slightly ktrtj;(rf ceniral 
lo i n, Flowers a re di u ma t, oci-u rrins in va H y io 
niiii-sLiinmer; tliw are creamy yellcwv and up to 
^■nin lonj^. Requirnfso bright sunny p<-jsition; 
ntjrnnalCs’kctuscEjniptiSt; intninium tem^K^ralure 
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Svni A4jT?/jiM/ikrr>i himtiUitfHt (Satm-Dvck) 
Br. & R. 



1110 plants are rtiunded i^rekingaled. Jator 
duslerini;. Each d a rk-ji;n.=en ^k’m ih Up H)tn 
Lail^ 6in thick, and has four^ed^c'd Or roiindvd 
(ubt'ndi'sand dense, w'hite vvotTlIyaKils. The 
bnmmish -yellow spines are mainly ceniraLs up 
U> lin lonf^; only rarely itrO thorc^ one or two verv' 
ihin radiais. Day flow^erin^ in summer, I he 
bUHiins are carmine red with pinkish edj;;es. 
about ^^in ionj^, n across . Kequi res a si tn n v 
position; normal cactus compost; miniimuni 
(emperalure50‘''Fr AtoaK) fY 




mamvijl.u\kiaNEJ APENSJS Craig 
& Dawson. 

Considend hy some authorities to be 
!jy ni>ny mous w i t h jV| . JliinE'j'ristufrra . A branch] n^ 
plant with inti ividual sterns bin iiigh.,3in thick. It 
has conical tuberdeh and dense wiwlty and 
bristly aKils. All the spines are mdiftl, whtlish 
with brown tips, and three to five in number 
VitiH-Vsin lonp vvilli i>ften one much longer to 
alx»ut2in. EXiy flowcfinj^. in summer, flowersare 
a dull w Kite vvith a reddish im^dian line to the 
peLals, about Vdn long, ^lin acrus^s. Kvtjuiifvs a 
sunny px wit ion; norma I cactus compost; 
minjiTu.iiini temperature 55'T. jVIf.v/oiYOfcmtrk 






NtA\tMiLLj\ftJA NUNEZU (Br, & R. ) Ore. 

A globular to cy'lindrical-shaped plant up to bin 
high„ 21^^3^4(11 thick, and dull greenish incoEor. 
The tubercles a re nme-shaped, and there are 
bristles in the axils. Then.' a re 25^30 white radial 
spines kiin long, and one to five slightly longer 
reddish-t(pp>isi centrals. Floivem are purplish 
pink, atK>ut^3(n loJifi and across, and Appear by- 
day in summer K^^t^ui res full sun; normal cactus 
compost; minimum tempc-rature50^'F. Mcarcu 
(GturrLVoi. 



mammii-L-Ar;aOTEROI Ctns* & hosier 

A dull-greerir cluster; ngspedes with sjtemh 
Vj-Jinhigh, I- I I'iiri thick. It hascylindneal 
luE.xi'rdesand woolly axils with a lew hair'like 
bristles. The large, wdiite areoJes bear 12-14 
white radial spines lipped with paJebrow n, 
i/4-t-^iin tong, and one longer hixtked central, up 
If) '/)in, and ivliile, ivith a rti'ddish-hmwn tip. 
Flowers are whitish, each pelaE liaviriga 
prtimint>rUcenltT stripe oirefidish brow n. I'lu’v 
are Vain long and Eicross, day flowenng m 
summer. Ket]ui res slight siiadc; normal cadiits 
compost; minimum lemprTatuire.‘>3''’F. .Mc-rjeo 
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PAIN TERl Rose 



Asirult ^lobiiljrspt'dtS V^in or moro in 
dtrumeti'J', iKoiigh oflvn up to 2in in cultivnilion. II 

isdiiU ^mriv wilh stunewhi,il cylinJricdl-shiiped 

luhiTck'S^ othI tw n;' .i3*i Is. T ho j rw i\vs tviiTV" ni bout 
25 while radii.il spines 'Ain four l<> five 

ddfk'bnuvn cenlrals, i>m' hwkedr flKiul ^iti in 
lenglli- Fk>WL'rs iire^^reenish-while, 2in long^vnd 
iicross; ihev Jre suinnierflcnvennj;, ^nd dliurnji. 
Rei^ucnKi h4ll sun; nivmial wcUis compel; 
mininiunl temp'rAtun?50"F 




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An II [uisuaE spx’iesj. fompnfiinji y;k>hiiLi r stems 
ivhit KUivikIv dk’hotornouslvj afHuit -lin 

ihkk, CluSlerin>; to kliumpsof 4th 5tl hejds 

or more The tubea'lesace pyramikTih ^vilh wool 
u n kf hri si I es in l lie iixils. llie a retkes Ix'Jir ."U 
while radial spines ' i - 'Ain loo^; and twki lo En e 
svhile. hT^>ivni-lipp'sl centrals, linked, to 

I ' kn in length. ] luwennghy day in mitl- 
summer, cmamy white or pinkish with a dark- 
pink itKxiian line, aKnjt 4^nn kmj; and atToss. 
Ket|uih'S full sun. nomialexUhus compist ivith a 
lillk'liiiK^miihniurii tenip^raUin'55"r .Me.noi 
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Syn: So/isifi prf i tmffl {Stein) Br. & R. 

A popular species w j E h ^Itibula r stems a kuit 
3*Ain hijjh, 2lAin thick, rarely offsetting from the 
base. The tubercles a re as-sliaped, and I he axils 
tw re , 'nie elon^ali ng a reoLe.s ca fry a|,x ml 413 
si] verv- while radial spines a rran^;ed like a ct^mb, 
each thniii long, them are no centrals. 1 1 is day 
flmvering in edr^y to mikl-summerj pnxiucing 
pale-pnk flowers with a pale-purplish median 
tine, V^in k>ng. opening lo tin across. Requires 
slight shade; normaJ cactus com posi with a liiile 
lime ad did; minimum temperalureSir’F- Alcihi-o 
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A globulAr, soUlary sj.x*cies, only dustering w’ith 
age, Individual slems are I I 'Ain tall^nd thick 
with slighlly cy4indricd!-shaped tubercles and 
bare axils, only slighlly felled as young pLinls. 
I'hew are Ift-in pube^entj. grayish while radkl 
Spines Up lo ¥^it\ long, and one tt5 three retldish 
centrals about '/zln long, one ol them hotiked. A 
dav flowering planl in summer, the flEnversare 
pale vdltkwish t>r pinkish while with a pinkish 
me^Ji+in line, about ^in long and '/^in ivide. 
Ret]iiin?sa very biighl p<?silion; normal cad us 
Ci>mpost; minim Lim temperature Aftwree 



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N AZASENSIS Glass & Foster 



Very kmila r lo I Iw species in si /e a nd particular 
characteiisiik's. The difte rente is mciinly in the 
spines^ which are not os puhescenl and are 
yelk>w in CEilor, Requirements a re the same as for 
t he specif^. jVicjrtcu fDunrr3ji;;ii, 





mammillj\Iila Pt i KO PHI LA K. Brand, 

Asi>]ilafy', later cluslering species, the era y- 
gmen stems a re up lo fiin th Ick- T u berdes are 
cone-shaped, anil I he axils have brsuvnish- 
yellow'w^iKil and brislles. Whilvitnxiles Lx'ar 
eighi lo ten brownish-black radial spines '/r-4^in 
in lengt h and one longer, similarly colored 
cen tTci:l up lo y«n long. Fk^W'eifsare greenish 
yellow wrilh a sllghlly deeper shade in ihe rt^nier 
of the peiabj and are Viln long andaCRtss. 

Sum mer fio weri ng, l hey a re d lu rnal . Requi res 
full sun; normal cactus impost; mininnuni 
lemperatu re 5(3"i'. Al’CJfirt) tfklitt). 



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M.v,MNilLU\RlAPETTERSONII Hildm. 



A liirge, rounJish phunt (>m of more in diameter^ 
with Ijr^e tuberdetsspirAll v arfan^ed. These are 
ihrce-edged, an J wide, and there are 

white The 10-12 radial spines arc 

vaTiahle in eoler, being white, or vetlewish 
brewn, often With black tips, and long. 

T'hcre are four similarly couwed centrals, up to 
^in in length. Fknvers, which aredSumat and 
summeif Elmveringj are deep pink v^ith an almost 
maftenta midst ript.‘, lin tong and across. 

Rev]uiies bright sun; nonnal cactus compost; 
minimum temperature 55'T'^ Mfifn? 
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This is also FpeltTpitcayensis'" in error. A dark- 
green, tTlindrical-shaped plant up to^'kiin high, 
i n I l^iek, wi t h somew hat coirica t tubercles . 
Axils are wtHiily and bristly and the radial and 
centralspinesartverysiiinilarj all whitish, lipped 
reddish or pale bni wn, and long. 

Flowering in summer, the flowers are diurnal 
and about ^^4in long, reddish purple. Requires 
bright light; normalcactus compOBl; minimum 
temperature . Ajcucy {Giicrnritl 




M-vsiNtlLLARJA RtLISPINA Purp. 

Somewhat gjiibular plants cventualiv forming 
clusters. Each head is dark green and abtsut 1 '.^in 
thick, with cylindrical luberdes and woolly axils 
with fine bristles. Areoles bear pubescent, thin 
white Spines made up of four to five radials 
'/t-’/iin tong and one central to t^n. Flowers a re 
creamy white with a deep- pink midstripe, V?\r\ 
long and ^inacioss; they are summer flowering 
and diurnal Rct]uires bright light; normal cactus 
compost plus a little lime; minimum temperature 
55^'F. McxicefSiut Luis FcfesfJ. 



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The more rounded stem fomii is usually netemed 
ttJ as the "golf'ball variety.'' It nevertheless 
gradually clusters, but tends to reUtin its aitnost 
globular shape. 



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Globular plants, clustering fmely. Each stem is 
about 3in in diameter with white vviHilly axils; the 
cylindrical tubercles are hidden by the general 
white wootiv covering and spines. I litre are 
about 40 radialspines '/m-'/.^in Uvng, all ivhite 
and leathery'. The flowers a re greenish white or 
pale vellowish wit ha darker median stripe, 
about ^in long and \vide, and are diurnal, 
ap^Hjaring in summer. Careful watering is 
essential, but best an>und the plant, not <wer it. 
Ret|uircs full sun; a ntTmtal cactus compi.isi with 
lime added; minimum tentperature Stf'F, Mea;ri’tJ 
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MA\t!vtiLLj\RiA PROLIFER A (MillJ l-Lnv. 

A ciuLI-|^reen, dense dusterinp spedes. 
Ihdividujf stems areSVj-S^'hin long, ] '/3-2in 
ihiek, vf\th roundish^ coriLcal tubercles jnd fine 
white h^sirt' axils. Artolesbear 2tMt) white radial 
spines up io Irzin <ir m nre in length and li> 

twelve while, vellt>wish, ur pBle-reddiiiih tenlrals 
Icing. Summer flowering, and diurniriL 
the flowers an? cream vvellew with a brown or 
reddish meviian Sdipi-O^-^Ti long. Requires 
fuU sunj normal cactus compost; minimum 
temperature 55^'F. US,d tTcAVWk Wc'S^ 




LAHiA POND I( Clreone 
Syn; CAifptvfrptTfi jttwu/Tt (Gret^nt?) Walt. 

A rathe rcylindricftl'Sbai.’icd plant up to Ifl high, 
l-ll^inwide, fretuKMitly oflseiting. lE has 
ivhilish wool and DrisEles in I he axils and 15-30 
ivhilish or pak*-brownish nvdial spines up to ^cin 
long. There an? iour tosis or morecentralsj about 
lin long and pNileydlowLsh with brtnvn lips, one 
ot them htmki'd, Flowers appear in micf-suramer 
and are diurnal. These are bright scarlet, about 
2in leng- Ret;jui res full sun; nontuil cactus 
compost, minimum Eemperature 55"F- iVfi;':viOJ 
(BfijiK lilj. 





mammiuj\ri^\ POSELGERt Hilcim. 

Sytii CiJoftitJi/flT (Hildm) Br & R. 



Somewhat cylindrical plants lo6V2ft lt>ng In 
theirhabitat, ra rely exceeding thick. Sluish 

or grayish green in color, they fre<|uenlly branch 
from the base to form clusters. Axils are wixilly, 
4,)Cca.sionally with a few bristles, Theareoles bear 
alxiut eight white, brown-tipped, radial spines 10 
f^n long, and one htniked cenira! similar in 
cotor, up to about long. Mid-summer 
(lowering, the plant is diurnal w'ith bright scarlet 
flowers lin long. Requires full sun; normal 
cactuscompt.ifii: minimum temperature 55"F. 
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MAMMIM-AREA REK01 vat, LEPTACANTHA 
LAU (BR. & R.)Vaup. 

Syn: MtwimiHima puUihamatu Backeb. 

A globular to elongated species up to 4 V4n tall . 
2-2 l/iin wide, offselling from the base. The 
fresh-green stems have cone-sha ped tubercles 
andaxiLs with w'hite wool and bristles, There are 
about 20 whitish radial spines 'A-V4in long and 
four browm central i^ines 14-^^ long, the 
lower erne hooked, Flowers are reddish purple, 
about long, and a ppea r by da y i n s u m met. 

Re<|uires bright light; normal cactus compost; 
minimum temperature 50^'F. Mi’.vfi’O fOdX'cToi^. 



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m.vmmjliabiaREPFENHAGENU 
D. K, Hunt 



A (>rt’king^Unfispt?d(?s, ^Kw^sionjlly 

uiIm. ttinfir up loflKsitl 2’. iJu in ctmmylyr- I he 
crown nf the siems h covejvJ in den^MivIlite 
vvcKi!. Arfolt'S hcive nboul 22 while radial spines, 
Vvm lon^ahd two to live brownish, later 
IxvotniriRj^rayish, ctnlrals, jUuit ' “tin in Leiij^th, 
DflV flowering in summer, the flowers are 
carmine it'd, with the edj^esol the petals sltf;hlly 
jtialer, h^n loi^g and across, Kequirt,«i full sun; 
normal L\ictus compost with a little Umo added; 
miniimim icmperature aO"F, ,Me.vjo>(Cif/fi'iJir, 
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MAMMttiARlA RHODANTH A Link & Oltu 



jMostly solitary, globular plants im to 1ft tall, -lin 
thick, with rather cone-shaped tubentle^ and 
white, woi^lly axils. An*t)les have 3(v 24 w^hite or 
velloivish rariia I spines W-* ^in tn length and 
four to sevt'i^ oUen curv'ed centrals, '/:-^>in long. 
Mowers occu r in summer and are^diumal, purple 
pink, long and dbeiut ’/dn acrew. Kceiuirus 
bright light; norma I cactus ctsmposl: minim urn 
tempe^ral um T . Alrvj'ceH'f Ojjm-JamJ'. 









MAMMJtiARiARIiODANTHA var. RUBRA 

K.Sch, 

Similar to the species, but more c\"lim,frica!. I he 
Spine'S arc dark brown, ihe’-hrighi. purplish -pink 
llou'crs fiirming in pre>fusion an^und the crown 
e>f the plant. ReLjuiremenls are the same as tor 
(he species. tJraTc^jJrjU, 



MAMMlLL\KlARUBROGKANDiS 
Reppenhagen & Liu 

A el nil -green glohulnif plant, usually solitary, and 
u p k J 4 i ft high , 7 i n brestd . It has tou r-angle d 
tubercles nind axils j! lirst weK'lly.,]atertMre', as 
arealsofliearesijes. Ihesehave J ]-l!^paleto 
dark'browm radial spines '' long, and i>ne 
to Jourevnirals 'a-^hn in length. Dip' tlinvcrlng 
In earl V summer, the bleHiinsarti- I'unnel-shaped. 
,iboutl. l^n kutgand wide, anel bright carmi^e^ 
Rex] u ires slight shiide, normalcacUis composl, 
mininuitn temperature' aiFr. A'lt.va'o 
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Asolilarv' or clustering species, each dark-green 
globukir'stem is ■ j-'^hin highxind tvide, II lias 
sermew'hat p^Tam id-shaped tuhe'niLsand iMre' 
axils. I he spines, all radials, are- '.imn long and 
white, yellowish near the tuse Menvers itceur m 
davtime in summer; they am rose pink and 
amu nd 1 long and across, Require^s bnght 
light; ne>nnalc’actu.s t;omp<?st; minimum 
tern pern tu w . A ven^ atiractivi.- chstLitL' iemn 
cx’casie^nallvetccurs; this stem tormation is best 
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MANtMtl I arjaSABOAE var. GOLDEI 
& Fuslt'r) CldSii & Ftwtijr 
Svn: C jltiss & Ft’i’Stijr 

V'tfA- siniilar <Lt tin' 'if.n'cifs except ihni ihere tiie 
3> -i^riiJi,ilis.pjrrescin»,i llieViirej^3iiss,\'\eliite+ 
I’ti'iifi rioiiS^enj jre diirk Iflveiltk'r pmnk, 

3 \ lin lony; and RtYiLiireinenls are (he 

k>r llie spedfs. jMi'.vree f SuFiCJrrJ’). 





M A.MMtLLAKl A SQIU MANN 1 1 H ildm . 

Syn: Bfirtikht’lh (HiEdm. ) 

Br.&R 

The ite ms d re ^Eobu Ear in einn E^atin^ , I \^2\ n 
hj^h, tin (hifk< tind dueled I^ree 3 \\ Tiil-vrde^ 
(irt* fnur'J n^led, nl ( he Kise ml h vvt Miliy j xtls 
■^vhk'h Iseatnie bare with The ivliiter 

hmwnish'hpfK'd j^pincs consist nf nii^e tn hHwti 
fjdials, and nne In kjurcentraEin 

^Tin Lonj^, nne nf thent liiwked^ Day flowering in 
stiinmefi. the fltnvers are pate purf'^tisli^ with the 
petal edftes irmre pinkish, aina lin aeross. 
RetiuiretiSun; nnrtnJlcaciusmmpnst, minimum 
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MANtMii Lj\k]a 5 ABOAE var. H AUI 5 EAN A 

(LiUi & Waj^er) Glass & Ftister 

Syn: AkrmjJ'iti/frfw luuuhiuft E^iu & Wayi’ier 

Simi 3 .tr In llietspedeh. I he|;ri.t?insh stem is 
^■‘ 4 - C ' :in in size, t^nJ il lias 1 8 - 27 spines, slightly 
n.rureL-Ll In l-tininlen^^th. Flnwersaredarklil.ic 
pink. 2 ^'iin lIooss when 1 ’uHy expanded, 
Reettfciremenisan'-sLinitLir tnthurw ittr iheiipeeies. 
Ali'.vjre rS'uFJuJFTd. 



MAMMiLLAklA SCHIEDEANA var. 
DDMETORIUM CPurp.) Class & Foster 
Syn: MamniiUana dunieiorum I'urp. 

Hants are sntitar\^ nr duslerinp. Ind i vidua E stems 
are^InlHilat' wit]t tjaltish tijps, 2 - 2 V 2 in in 
dirtineter^ and up to 4in hig!t. Tubercles are 
somewhat cone'Shnped, and theaxits have long 
while woolly hairs. .All spines are radial; 70-^1 or 
more in number, they are very fine, hair-like, 
golden yellow, and lAinlong. There Is als4> var. 
tif[fFFji'i‘erEim(Purp.) Class 4c Foster, witli sliR, 
glassier spines, novvedng is by day in summer 
and fall and the flowers are a tKuit ^iin long, 
yelkHvIsh winite. often wilh a dee pc‘r shade 
median line. Requires sun; slightly calcareiviis 
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A rapidlvdusieringspedtfS, the globular stems 
are around 1 in in diameter. Tuliercksare more or 
lesscy'lindrical, and the axils have several iddte 
bristles about ^Ain long, Areoles bear 3n— HI fine 
■Lyhile Mdiai spines to *^in long and eight to nine 
white, bn nvn-lipped centrals fthirul '. an in long, 
oneofthem hiKjkNi. Flowers occur in summer 
and a re di u rna 1; they are .ibi>u t ^"dn Umg, n 

acrerss, ivhltish or pale yelloivish, i^'itb a rvd m 
pi nk media n li ne to t he petals. Kw] u im.s brigb t 
light; norm iiE cactus foniptist; minimum 
tenipera t u re 55'^' E^ jVtc.viL'nf.VurfktTr! CJxjnfj 2 |Ufaftd. 



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A bluisli->jriuL’nr donip-fi)rtnins4 ondi 

^InbLtl^r stt-’m is^iiKnit 2^-i\n hiji;h< ivitli nvni 
lulx^rvlcs an J tie nbt^ hi tt vvtH*lly a^i!s j nJ 
arttsk'S- rhtjsi-liavet'if^ht tuten pijikish-n?cl 
rddiii! bpiiH'in ’ .i 4 in lonj; iind (wo hrown 
lip ti) liin in Day nowfiins; in sumnnt'r, 

ihe pinkish-ytflloiv lo purplijh'pink t1tn\'LTS are 
i'lbiiu t Rev|i[ires bri^hi tij^llt; th‘Hti(ij1 

cflctu s com pt>sl; minimum lempt.Tiiturtr3<T'T, 
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Syn: MrtJNPHj/IiiP'ifT Crjig 

A globular plant which "I1^?■lucl^'^nt]v"'l5^'^SL'ts. I'hf 
slk’iivs dfLH'tai'k green and 3' lin in duiEncter. \^'iih 
slender p\'ramida I (uberck'^! and dense iiiwl in 
(he ciKils. Aivikles txor Uiftje lo seven ^vliiSe rakliiit 
fipiiiesabtTLLl ' lein long, and twa m rely four, 
reddish or yellowish centrals to */^in in lenglh- 
Flowers, u'htdi nire wbiltsli or yellowish pink 
u itli j reddish median stripe in the pelals, are 
summer ilowenng, and diumah Requires sun; 
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Syri:Akmilhj>?h (Lodd.) VYuIxt 



nieM.‘aregkibular (oovmI pkinith, eveiilualiv 
clustering. Each iighi -green s!em is 4in -hill long, 
2'..^in wride,. with i,khitc, W'lKillVj and bnstiyasilH 
rhere are i MO pure while or ye!lowish-w hite 
radial s pines up to '' iin long and fii'e to six 
centrals up to ^ -tin long, one hiHiked. These are 
kvliile w ith yellow or ven" pale-brownish tips. 
Fkikveninippear in early summer, ami are 
diurnal, vnolelred in color and 2' cin tong, 

[ \ : -2i n across bsvnu' on a Ion g t u bt^ '['he pla ni 
must be kept totally dry in the rest ptnixl. 
Requires sun; a pi>rous, enriched mineral 
compcJHt; niinimum temperature -I?"!'- Alc.vji- 
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\ ^A^ iMiu JSKJ A SETJ S Pi N A (Cini 1 1 . ^ . 

e\K Brand. 

Svn: Cix:hi'ujic(i Ct>ull. 



A I'lusk'nnjLi pLint ^vilh ^tcm!s ufi td i H 

1-2 ' ‘in ihick, [kith aititb .ind hiiv l' i,\'hi;(t? 

and [tiL- hpjnL'!^ iirt.' u J^IEl" with black tips 
llu’UNrn' 12 radials b-1 ' im kniK-iriJ oiu' u> 

iiiiirct’iUrals ' -fl~2in in h'tiji^lhr flit- lut^'n-si tsi'ietii 

hiiHikcd ariLl o.ir\‘i.'il I'lmviTS art* stVirli L up lo2lii 
|[>njT^ I he and anIluTS CH-itrled; [he\ nin' 

iiilinial. and sunimcT tltnvcnnp. Needs 
mirniat LMCliiscnnui’Hiist; riiiitijnurii 
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Mammj l lahia SOLIS tOJ D E S Btickeb. 

A brijjht-j^rcen^^kibnlHir 2^ ^in 

diiimeier, raiX'Ivt'lisettink^, Ihclulx'rclesare 
slHut cfme-^hapt'd , with biireaxith. ti liasaboiit 
25 while ra dial spint^s. I'Xin n-ra little km^'eri. 
arranged in a cnmNike tnmiatinn; thenMre nu 
centrals. Eli iwers are diurnaL appearing in 
spring or Sill jiiniiLT. Yellmi'ish k'htle, a burnt art 
long. Unacros.s. t‘ie(.]uires''eTA'’Can.'lt3l ivalering 
illinli times; bnght light. nrtrmak-aCUiSO:imi.Hirs!; 
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A bright-green syKties, solitarx^ btx'i>ming 
i. JusteriiigH evUndrical in shajx\ up loHin t.ilJ, 
in thick, riie uiberelesart" lOne-shaped, and 
the axils are woi ill v‘ and bnsllv. Hte KJ-iS^vhile 
radial spine's an,» ' lin long, ivith tips wuiu-Eiint-.s 
si.xxkLoLt red, and EEteivare one to lour cent rah. 
while wi(h brtnvn lips^ '“>irt in length . Floweni 
Hire dark purpljsli nd, about '^in long. ' ain 
jcToss; thi*se (m^diomal, apjx-anng in tiumnier 
Requires siinj nomuiUviciLisa^mptist; niinimiim 
tetu|.x‘Falure 50* L. AkvvJViF^rdn'i'iJfr, t.Xuufjr). 
















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Svii; DtiJif/jiififtVtvsfjiyi't'mvj (E>it?lr.) Dr, & K, 

A denseduslering species, each stem is 2in 
diameter with lortgtubt‘rt;lesabt>ut ' linin 
lengE h, axils ei t her bare i k i\'a t K a little^ wool . 
Spines.ire ^\'hitish or pale yelknvish. Ot nine to 
tiheen radials '.Ain long and one central ' iin in 
length. Elowers. appear in summer, a re diurnal; 
briglit vellmv. 2'.'5-,'knaLTt>ss. Kec|uireS 
bright light: normal cactus com pi rsl; mini mu in 
te mpe rai Lin? atl'T. A le.Vi'co tViriJ Jrrra /rj ms J, USA 
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mammiu^mua SPINOSISSIM a Ltrm. 

Oval-shafxd, bluish -green plant-> loHiniiigh. 
2'/s-.1in thick. I lavoiw al. eonL^-like lubtTcles tind 
while woolly and bristle axils. Areolesbear 2t*-3tl 
while. \a’l!ow‘jsh or brownish raiiial spines I o 
kzin in length a ill! sex'en (o lilteen ichitisli or 
yellowish Centrals, one sonielimes hiH>ked^ 
abotii V'jin long. Summer tkn\ enng plants, 
diurnal, leith llowers^el in A ringaround topot 
theslems- hiicli isabiHil Viin long and lvI de, 
purplish pink- Rtx|tiires lull sun; nonnal cactus 
compost; miniiTiiim tempera lure 5tS"r. Afc-va’i^ 
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MAMMii i abiaSTANIJLEYI (Br k R.) On:. 



A dnrk-f;ret’n ^lobiiliS r spi^nes which tends to 
reinjln s4^litEiry% It Ls4— ^in dinmeliTwilli ctiiu'^ 
slvipv^l tiitn rx'lesJiy white woolly^ hiisiilviiKils. 
Aretiles hii\e 16 -iy I'Tu^vri'tipped ivhiterdJiol 
spines up to 'Ain lon^, jind four hrow nish, brisik 
centrals ™n or more ion^. The purplish flowers. 
dU>ul lon^ nnd ivide^ iippenr in sLtmmer, 

(ind H-m' disy flowering- R^s,juiriw sligiit sh.idLV 
nonnnl cAClusconipHisI; minimum iemperaton.'' 
5n^'F. Mi’xff[»fS{i^FPiKrjT, iPiTfr AfflPUttrJ. 







mammellarjaSWINGLEI (Br. & R,}Btk?d. 

Clobuliir [43 Columnar piLints jnd clustering. The 
tiiirk-green stems a re 4-Hin IjIL l-2'/^inin 
dhinieler, with some^vhrtt rtinicAl tiabcircles jnd 
jxitfi withonlvJ lew bristles. The bkick’ tipped 
whitish rjdiuii spines an? 1 1 -I ft in number and up 
to long jnd there arei^ne lt> lour bnnvnish- 
hlflck iL'enimIs in kMiglh. Flowers a re while 

orcnoiimy white w ith J hnswutsh-gieeii cenler 
stripe, a txnit lin tongand across; lliescMre 
diiimal. in suninrer. Requiren sun Or Very light 
shiide; oonruHil cactus ci^mpc^st; minimun^ 
lenipertiUire 5 fl"l', Afc-vfaWSrepirrjij 




MVM.vttLij\H!ATAYLORIORUM Glass & 
Hosier 

Ihchtem isglobuliir, soli tniry or clustering, xiplii^ 
Utin high, 4--4 Viin wide. It has ctmica] Liibcrclcs. 
and the ciKilsare wix^lly when young, then 
sparse with one or two bristle's. I heft-'ansiNnit 
12 bnnvnish-iipptH-t white radial spines abi^ut 
'Ain Umg and iwo or three oryxissibly hnir ti.i five 
cm trills simitar to the radialh. Summer flirwenng 
anddiumah theniiwersare^iin long, 'Atn 
across, pirLkisti with whi fet'd ges U> the petals, 
liei^uins lull sun; ttormal cacUiscomptisl; 
tni Etinuim tern pera t u re 50"F. .Vlivvitip f S4ipp / Vdm 
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.M^Vit.'xtJ i.L\Ri A S U RCU LOS A Btktd , 

Syn: (Bticd.) Boxb. 

A brigh l-green, cJusteniig species w ith stems up 
(o21nliigli, I In thick. It ha s cylindrical I ube'ErJe^s 
up to foin long. ,md bare anils. IheitMm O-ln 
w'liite, stitf radinil spiEXesto Ain long and ime 
lnK>ked, yelloxvihh-broxvn central to Vdn, long. 
The floxversare bright yellow', alxput Vjin long. 
w'U h in ner pela Is ti pped ora nge-red : i liese ,i re 
dlur nak ap|.H.‘aiing in summer. Recjuires good 
lighb normal cactus com p>osl; mini mum 
tcmi.'H’ratiire fitrY. A-3c,nrip(S(J;p ^ppj> Y chisr, 
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MAMMILLAEUaTEGFLBERGJANA Lmds. 

Ih 

li(j;h nrid 2 V^n in. LiiuniutiT, tlu' 
tuberc ii rv fon k'dl . ond i h(? nxi ts h<j vt’ w h ilf 

wiMi! . Then? ru 1 8-24 u-h i lo wd iai s.ptnes '/d rt 

lonj; Jiid kjur tosiK lo t»n>^vn- 

tippcd a'ntrLiils> 111 x 1111 mn l-loivip'rins dy 
djv in Id mid 'Summer; ihe fluivers 

purplish pink. > 4 ili long. KLH]uinesven- flight 
shiidi-; nonTiHilfiU-tuscuinpisi; minimum 
liMiijxral u re 55*4- l\'l^'’A‘^l:’^^ f Rjfii J 



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Svn: (ftngelnn,) 

Dr. £e R. 



I’hese vjn' Iromiibout Zln lo iOiii tall, and 2 - 4 in 
in Jiarneler, ivilli roundish Eutx^rdi.^, «mdaSils 
wilh hnstJt% 4 ^tnd lillle wool. I here are 3 <^ 6 ‘ll 
whitish or purplish hnnivn radial spines ^.^^Ain 
Icing, and ime lo kuir, hrovvn or black centrals to 
Vjin long, hooked or slraighL blowers ait' 
lavender pink, edged v^'hiie, and 1 in long. 

1- 1 '■Ain iioross: tliey aw diurnal, in summer 
Ret|u in.>s sun ; normal cad us com f^iost; m mi mu m 
tern peratu re 50 "] ■ USA (Si wf^rcrjj ,-V)cjrjai 

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M'X.MNULLAftiATHERESAE Cutak 



Dark -green si,ilitary' plants, rarely clustering. 
They Hire oval-sha^Wd, I Ain talland^'i-^lin 
wide, with o%^il tuherdes arida)iils with little 
wtKjl. Tliespdirsely woolly areoles Ixrar 22-30 
white, feathery radial spines; the re are no 
CentraJs- Roweriiig in summer, and diuma], the 
rich violet-purple flowers are atxiul 1 Ain w^ide, 

I ' 4 -rV.iin long. ReLjuires full sum; normal cactus 
compost j minimum lem^H'rature 35 ‘^Ev A'tt'.vkn 
i Diira^ryuk 



A bluish-green globular, s^ililary' plant, 3 Ain 
high, 4 in in diameter- If hassomewliat rounded, 
pyramid -shaped tubendesantl axils with ivliite 
WLh>l, especially in the younger plants. I hert'are 
four to seven black'tippxxi wdiite radial Spines 
Ain king and one to three pinkish centrals with 
brownish tips, */2in long and slightly hixiked. 

Da V flciwering summer plants, flowers are? 
reddish white with a bmwn center stripe lo the 
petals, *V 4 in long itiid ynin across, K'cx.‘ds slight 
shade; normal cactus fomfXist; mi ni rnu m 
temperature 5 t?'f. McxkiJ if/irfrifye, CnfJiw;cijj((j, 
!>ij« l.ju's raJcis j'k 



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M. PFjiijfirr/jauftr Meyran is possibly syntinymous. 
Round, about I '.•^ih in diameter, quickly 
clustering. Stems a re a fresh green v%ith conical 
tubercles, theaxilsixTCasioniilly WiXiEly. There are 
ab^sut 3 n will te bristle-like radial spines. Iftin 
long. I he central spines a re reddish or 
yellowish, and atniut Ain long, normally oiu- or 
iw^o, but frev|uenlly four or more. Rtnvers ai\» 
velkiw, about ^^lin long, Vzin acro-ss. and appear 
by day in summer. ReL|uires bright light; normal 
eaftuscoin[,x>siplus a little lime; nunimum 
temperature’ 5 U‘T, Mtu-fcti. 








MAMMlLt ARIA VlI'ERJNA Purp, 

Closely related to .M. S|frfNJt'ck(lU Mart. 1 he stems 
arc ver\' slender^ 6 - 8 in long, ■Vi— Vdn thick, and 
bright gret-n. The tubercles are siimeivhat 
cylindrical in shapi,‘, and the axils often wtxilly 
and bristly. Ridkd Spines, of which there a re 25 - 
30 , vary' Irtim pale yelloiivish lo brown, and are 
athiiu t ■' iiin or Ii t tie more tong; there are no 
centrals, l^iy flou'ering in summer, the floivers 
arealxnjt Ain long, and bright camune red 
Requires full sun; nonnal CaCluS compost; 
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mammii.laria VOBURNENSIS ischccr 

A]st>s^x‘l(.jVf. Aclump'lorintiij^ 

InJi vidu.i] slt'mis up (oJS'irt 3V^iil 
in tli^fTictcr. Thf cinguljr iubtrcltfsiire diirk j;reen 
tiniH TfJJinhx with uiXfUv Jmi briiillv Lixik- llitirf 
an? eaj^ht tn nirtt' w'^hitf riidwE &pim?s, kjnj;. 
and ont tn three ten tral spine?*, 'ivhstebtxnminjj; 
hrxtwniiih, 'Ain In over ' ain long. Siinimer 
Howering, and diumah ihe floi^'Crs are jLx^ut 
Vtin long and are yelkwv, tinge\l tvith Cixl- Nevtis 
biighl, light; normal cactus compost: reininiiim 
temperature 55"i^ GwJJc'PPurk?. 





MiLL/\Ki A W E [ N G A RTI A N A Bijed , 

Globular, iiuslenng plants, each medinm-gta.'en 
Htenn I ';^-2in in diametiT. The tiiliertk"! an.' 
somew hii I Conica] , t Ke a vils bare. A retries benS r 
2tJ-2K white radial spirn'S, '/-i- (in long and (here 
aruonc to three centrals, nne hiHjked,, ^vhich are 
tlark brtwvn, about ^lAjn (ong. ^lowering in mid' 
su mmer, a nd d iu mal , t he (loivers a re grec'ttiN h 
yellowi>r pale pinkish ivith a pale rtxidish-brewn 
mixlian line to the petals, Kniuires tull sun; 
ntinnal cactus comptist; miniTmirn teriiperaiiire 
n^'T. iViJiitp Li'owJ, 





mam mi i.i xA hi a W J ES I N GE R I Bded . 

A bright-green, globular Sfxxics, slightt^^ 
nattcnedonihe top, up to I ' ^in higlt, 
diameler. It has slender pvTamid-shiiped 
tubercles, and i^tJinetimos bristly axils. Ihe iW~3tJ 
radial spines are glassy ivbite, very' thin, and 
'>H=liAin long; the h>ur, ?svtmetimn> Hvoor si:x, 
ceiitralspinesarereddishbrowm, and ' V' iin 
long. Summer floivering, and diurnal, the 
fliT'W'ers are nise pink W'ith a darker median line. 
'Ain long and across. Rwjuiresa tairly sunny 
ptiii^iUon; ntimral cactus com (.xist; minimum 
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Seemingly dose to ,M rtTrylprii as var. ix'iJ'co.Vir 
loll me V Vi K . be h . Very si nii la r to Ai . 3i i 

w'hite, browndip^H-d radial spines up k>- un 
tong and i>ne lo three longer ceti If als up lo I in in 
length. Day tlinvering in summer, thetkwvers 
arealxiiit 1 ' linlong, l'>'t]in acn>ss, and mori'ivr 
k*sb a pale pinkisti purple or yellow. Nireds giXHl 
light; normal caclUii compost; minimum 
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MA.M Ml t.LJVEUA WINTER AE Btivd. 

Syi’i: Ritter 

llie plants are solitary, gkibular. W-t2in iviJe 
The bluish'green sleins have Jour-angktl 
luLx^rdcs, aboul Viin longanJ wide, with ivhite 
ivCMiliy axils. Aretiles bear lour central spines, 
grav tir reddish, with brow tush tips, side wavs 
pointing up to run, (henp^X^rand lower a round 
lin. Summer ilowertng, diurnal, (hi- tlower^ arc' 
lin. long, vcJUav t*r whitish yellow with ■> 
reddish center strijx to the outer petals. Ket|uines 
very' bright light; nomwd cactus aimfXHt. inini- 
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A short columnar plant, 2-3in in ilia me ter. 
Stemsan.'Siilitar\', onlyrare lvoltseiling. Hie 
[uberclesari'Stimew'liatcylmdnCHil, alxnit ^ :'in 
litng, ivith hire axils- There uire Hi -20 white 
radial spines up lo '- ^iii or mi'ire longanh.1 oix' lo 
t h ree hiH'ked bn iwm centra I u p lo ’ i i n Ji mg . 
Day' tlowering. in summer, (he flowers are lin or 
more long and across and are piityileor magenla 
ivilh pinkish edge's. Needs sun; normal OiH tus 
comfxirsi: minimum tvmperalure!ki"i' iTi l 
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N 1 AMMIL 1 ARIA YAQUENSIS 

Steins lire n iinJritMl to higK, thick 
p^iHt tiusk-rjnft freely, They Are nukiish ^a‘er!f 
\eilh Hiiull ctinicAl tubercles a nJ slightly tel ted 
tii^Us, Arettle^itXMr IH white, broivn-lippetl riHlull 
spines, “ lin Innj^ 11111,1 i>ne n^ddish-brmvn 
cenlr. 1 l hinlnnj;, tippcsiNilckishbruien. 

FUm ersAredium.i] in sumrnor/t hescAre [’ule 
pink iiiih -1 det,‘per pink median line, iitHiui 
k»n^.ind ividc. Uetjuires sun; j purtKJ&, enriched 
niiner.i] Cimip^nst; intniniura lenipc^nilure 
,Vlr'.i:fi‘jriS(i'Frer<iJ. 









M/W1MIL I AKiAZACATECASENSISShurly 

A d.irk-f^reen, solitin' jtlnhtilar p],inl2— fin hi^ih 
aiuI.iUhiI :^in thick- (lit- luLv'^n;]es iwcv' Lind riCflL 
the iistils biire. Arcs lies bear 20-25 pjle^yelkwisli 
rad (ill spines Vin-ldn Itinf^anJ lhn.^e tci Itiur 
I ce n t r.iK, yelloiv wi t h rt-ddish lips, | he u ppe r I wn 
or three .ibnnt tciln lonji;, the lower hnoked U> 

' nn I’kiwerin;^ in siinimor, and diurn.i], the 
tlovvejs^ j,re white or p^ile pink willi .1 deeper pink 
nu‘di.in lirUMnd throii, itp to ^ lin long tind ^/■lin 
wide. KcHiuiTvs bright Ughi; normal cactus 
ciunpist; minimum lemperat u re 55"l-, AIc.tjcii 
{/frt'ijfcresi. 




mam mj luvhj a Z E I LM AN N l A N A Bik?d. 

A ivelbkin.nvn^ popular species. The dark-gfeen 
^obular stems are up to 2’^n talk J ^'lin svide, 
read ilv^ cluslering, w it h somew'hat ova I 
cylindrical tubercles and hare axils. The ] 5-lt^i 
radial spines are while, atm^isl hair-like, and up 
to t-^n long; there are fourreddish-brmvn Central 
spines, one hooked, ab^.^ut ^Ain long+ Flowers a rv 
aixiui Yd n long, reddish violet, pinkish or white; 
they ap pea r by day in early to la te summer. 
Retjuiressun; norrniT.1 caclds aimpist; minimum 
temperature StCT 





Solitary, globular up lo3^^iin high, 4Sn I hick, and 
dull gtwn, The lubercles ate arnica I, up lo tin 
longi the axils bare. Ihere are 12-IH hairdike 
w’hitish radial spines to V^n long with one 
vellowish-bntnvn central to ^4in, hixiketi 
t^lowehing in summer, il isdiurnak white to 
vetlow^ flowers with a ted cenlerslri^ie, to I 
long and actoss. Rctjuires sun; minnai cactus 
ctimposl; mini mu (n temperature .VlcttVe 

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mammiulariaZEPHYRANTI IOIDES 
ScheidiVi 

Syn; zifh^matiiokies (Scheidw,) 

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matucanaAURANTIACA (Viiup.) Bujvb, 
Syn: ( Viiiip.) 

B^icks;b^; BoniaKtiiSffurafitiacu:^ (Vaup.) 
Kimnat:h & P. C. Hutch. 

Dark-grw», j»LTbi,aUr-il>out 6in high and in 
diameter, II has 16 ribs ivilli eUipticahshaped 
artHjltJS bearing yellow tts iwldish-hi^nvn spines^ 
consisti ng of u p ii> 3tt radia ty to 1 in i n it rigthp a nd 
Uvn tn hiurup loZ'/^iin. Diurnal Rawering tn late 
summer, slightly ^ygomorphic; up ti) 3lAin lung, 
2-3injcrt>&s. Iheyare tjrange'Vellow, i%?ddish 
near the thrtiaL Requires brlghl light; rn>rmal 
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Syn: aurcifhm linckeb,; 

^yrzkactusmtrcifhrHs (Kitler) LX>na[d 

A variable species. The glubulnir plan! has a 
stimewhai naitenedtup, ab<iul5in In diaineter 
with 1 1-28 dark grayish -green tuberded ribs. 
Grayish- v\‘hile lelted iirenles bear yelluiivisti- 
bnnvn spines, deeper bruwn at tlie base, of 
u'liich H-13 an? radiats f.'^in to-Vdn in lengtiu and 
unet^r ti.V[UinH^'nlraJs up lu I In. Jl is summer 
fltweringr and diurtial; fltjvvers are symmetrical, 
golden yelkns- and l-l-V4in long. Requires sun; 
normal caelustompnst; minimum temperaiuit* 
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M AT ucAN A K R A HN 1 1 (Donald) Bregman 
Syn: Borzi<;tictUikr(tHitii Dtmald 

A grayish-gjwn* more or less globular, 
clustering bpedfs^ with about 1 8 ribs divided 
into prtjminent, brcvulty Conical tubercles . The 
a ret ties are white with dark-brownislTi spines, 
abt tut eight rad iais a nd one to fou r Centrals . in 
to about ’/an long, some later reaching 2 ^-3 ’Ain 
in length. Day llowering, the flowers, which are 
slightly zygomorphic, appear in mid-summer. 
They are deep reddish lilac, 3-3 ^-lin brng. to 3in 
acn^ss. Needs sun; normal cactus Com pi ►^t; 
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i MAruANAMADlSONIORUM 
(Ph C. Hutch.) Ktjwley 
Svn: madi^mkytum 

(P. C. Hutch, ) Backcb,; Biirjit’/K/iw 
P. C. l-lutch» 

A f*Uibul.ir 3^11 widt*. 4 in dutl 

gill viiih ^ ft Huiish prt'C'^n- Sovi n !u t vvcl ve ribs 
%vilh wnitTill Mackish amnlfsalHiut ’Ai'in widtr. 1 hi^ 
fli’nvLTfYp dliiriial in miid-'!iiijntilrti?t, 
im^2 V; - -4in Itmj; lo2in acrtKiH. 01dk‘r plants 
dischofne black bnw n set^ds Irnm trulls. 

Retiwinti sli^^ht shady; normal catUisccrntTpiifsi. 
mininuin Pi'ru 









maililAu^aMYRIACANTHA 

Buxh. 

Syn: ftirijVjdtfifS ( Vatip.) 

Donald: (Vaup.) 

Backfb. 

Clt>bn]ar, upii>3i/nn hi^h, 4in iiuUamclor \vith 
ahnil rU^ and small bVlted an^nlys. i hr hrisUy 
spines an- yeiliiw, later bnm'nish nr]£|Tayr ul 
which 21) 3Wan.' rati i ills 'Ain lo Ain nr more lonji^ 
atidatxiut lit are Centra Is Imlong- hummer 
Il4nivertnj^, d.iiima]: nowersare yelks^e lu pale 
mw, ,ib(Hi1 2'Ainlnn}». Needsahri^hl pisitinn; 
numia I cactus ctifTi fin: n*il; minimum temptTalurv 
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MATUCANA PAUaCOSTATA Riller 
Syn: S»^THWihrtv?rM|.H(rmKi'rifrT (RitliT) 
liickcb. 



Planls with rather doiij^aksi stems up tu h'/iin 
hi^h, 3in teide, wilh S 4 .‘ven to twelve libs iind 
low, ctMTershaped liibent'les- |■he.spi^lesJ al first 
Velloivish bn‘wn, later ^ray consist o) lour to 
eij^bt radials to tin or more lonjl^and 
skimetimes one cenlral. Floivers are slightly 
/yj^i»morphic, alxnil 2' iin lonf|. and dark 
ve rm ilic sn i >lten edged wi th violet . Appea ring i n 
summer, ihev arediurnai. Rec|ttires gtHxl lighi; 
ni trmal cati us cim^p wl; min iin um (emjXTHl to m 
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MAITJCAN aOREODOXA (Riltcr) Staba 
Syn: EoP^F/F/ircnntitirrni/t^.rrt Rilter;Bo^z^L7^^.^^is 
(Ritter) tiXmald 

C^lcihular. brigtii grayish-green plants^ 
sometimes offseUinp to form dusiers, about 4in 
in diameter, ll lias seven to twelve bumpy ribs 
and very smal I arc-oles bear hm r to twelve 
vellow'ish-bro'Hvn spines wliich laiertum gtAV, 
(irom 'Ain to 1 ■ 1 '.iiin in length. Hie tlowen; aiv 
svnunetrical, reddish orangt' wilh a paler Ihmat, 
and ] '^^in long, they are di u rna 1. appea ring 

in summer. Nwds bright light; mmial cacUks. 
aimp<ist; minimum lemperatim? h5'1\ /Vrw 
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.MATUCANA POLZE I Dicps, Dt>n*i Id & Zcchcr 

A gkibular species, freely teas pilose, Thesleins 
are grass green, aK>uC 1 (^in tail, Z'/jin wide with 
nine lo sixteen ribs. An oleslxsir inany golden, 
needli'-like spines to alx>ul -V4in tn length - It is 
day flowering in summer and the llowets, which 
are slightly laygomorphic, an? crimson, and 3in 
long, 2in across. Requires bright light; normal 
cactus eompmst; mmiinum temperaluie 50"F. 
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MtLOCACTUS 




MATUCANA RriTERl Buin. 

SvTi: rktL'ri (Buin.) Backcb.; 

EXinald 

Flaltcnod ^;bbulJr.. pknl toabout 6 in m 
diameter. E lasatmut 12-22 ribs ,ind ion;^^h 
Ort-Hilcft. I he dcifk-bnTwn, blank spines are 

E ly fU rt'ed . Sev'en in len nr mort* mJ (als 
•/z- 1 in long siml of t^vo or more centra It 

f-^in in ien,|;th. l-lovversrire brij;ht verTnilioit 
or orange, .ib<iLU 3 (^in long, opening to around 
21 ti indjamelerin summer, diurrwl, Kec|nires 
bright lighl; normal cactus Com n^intmum 
tempera tune /Vrti t/ii 



MELtKAcrusAMETHYSTlNUS Bitin. 

& Bred. 

Syiu (fs sii/FJt'FkSfs (HU 173) n. 

A gEobular species a boot bin high^ 7in in 
diameler. It nas nine to Ehirlwn ormore ribs with 
hom-cttiored spines, about eight them radiais 
and one pruinlnent central. Thecephalium is of 
white woi>l with reddish'bri>wn brislten and the 
earmine-red (lowers are iolli>^ved by similarly 
culoned EmiLs. It Is day flmverlng in summer 
Reinuires normal cactusLompc>st? a briglit sunny 
pt:isi t ion; mi nimu m leanpe rature 64^T ^ iimiiiiT 
tAirrins Givajs). 



MELotAaTJ5BAlilENSTS{Br. & \L) Werd. 

Dull, dark-green globuLir plants to abitLil hin 
diameter, ivith l(>“l2slraag]it ribs. Tiu-rt-are 
seven to (en bn^u-nish-gmy radial spines and 
one, rarely up to four, L-enlralsloabtiut ^lin long. 
ITiecephalium is densely bristly wUh white 
w'txilly hairs and bears ri^se-pink tlowt-rs, and 
often 'Hiftw ot a deeper shade, up to Vjirt long: 
thesearediuntal, insnmmvr. Ret|uires lull sun: 
enriched mineral cactus cornpt»si; minimuiM 
lemfX'rature tir'F- lintzil < 



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lliis I il If is a ppaixmtly in valid. I he plani a ppea rs 
lobeiineof the .Several EonnsofM, fNiffwaorrira. 
parlicuiarly in respeci lo tkwer aslor, this benng 
(he original coloring referred to in the initial 
description by Vaupek Requirements are the 
same as for iVl, wj’yrwniMi/'ijj, fVrtr. 




.vtELUt ACIU'S AZU K EUS Bu in . & Bred . 



A large, grayish blue-green globularSpt'Ctes up 
toabiHil fiin in dtiimeier. It has nine lo eleven 
deeply hjitowt'd prominent ribs. The spines are 
gravis h browm or whiiisti, consisting of aExuit 
seven ra dials, mostly slightly CM rv^cd, and one 
Straight central, niecephaliiim is wdiice-halred 
with red bristles, and bears carmine-red flowers 
abtnil ^in loi^g in summer; these are diurnal. 
Re».[uites bright suivnv conditions; norma kailus 
compost; minimum EeurpCraturebbT. Brujzil 
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Barrel-shflpt^l tnalMmlHin Idgh, 3-4in diameter 
Pale green, they htWe H- 18 ribs with narrow 
furrtnvs between . There are eight ten 
yedowish-browm radial spines l'"it-''6in longand 
tme, rarclv two to three, centrats sligidlv longer. 
The cephaliunir of dot we white w-mil and hrt>wn 
bristles, is up to 2 Vjjn lilbi meter and -i-] m high, 
flow'ersare pate purplish, ab<.nit I'^in across, iind 
arediumal, in summer. K.et]u Ires full sini; 
enriched mineral compost; minimum 
tempera t Line bl "h . A'jsif f IVnidioin f . 

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MELOCACTUS 




M tLCx: ACTUS C A E SI U S Wend I . 

A bluish'j^TtfL'n ^lobulnr p!im( 4-8ini hi^h, f)in 
thick, It deeply furrowed ribs. The 

iibout ^‘'hjiii jport^ bejrin^^siK ntditl] 
spines lo Vd n long and one len t ral oJ si niiJa r 
lengl h; 1 hese a n? redd i sh bmw n when you ng^ 
laler pale yelkv^vish. There is n while v\'[X>lly 
cephalium and brcnvnish bristles which criss* 
cnvss^ aKjul 2’ :in widcp and the floivers, diumal 
in summer, are dark pink and abtout Viln wide. 
Requires sun; normal cactus compost; minimLim 
temperatureM''’F. lA'jrcrdi'fru Twiuimi. 



melocaciusERYTHRACANTHUS 
Bviin.'& Bred, 

The pla nis are gli,ibu]ar to cunica t and up to abou t 
5in in diamelerr dark green, with 1 1-12 
prominent ribs. The larg<?arcoles bearsev'en 
yellowish-brown radial Spines and four Eonji;er 
centrals, all more or leEis curved and generally 
^^-lin long, but the lowest is about Zinin length. 
Roweringljy day, in summer, the flowers an? 
lilac red, about ^^4in long and tubular, protnEding 
through t he whi te wtxsil y ce plialiu m , Needs fu ll 
sun; normal cactus com^ist; minimum 
temperature fi4"F, Brazil (Bafwy 



.v1£L(.jCactus LANSSENSIANUS Braun 

A slightly ikittened globular plant, blubh grei'ii 
in color, abi'iutKin in diameter. It hasabcuit 14 
bnoadlvipaccd ribs iviili angles bearing sis to 
seven brownish-gray mdial spines and one 
central, TTie rather low' cephaliuin is of w-hitoand 
brownish i.v'ctol and the flowers, day flowering in 
surnmiT, an? dark pink. ReM^ulnes normal cactus 
composl; full Sun; minimum (empofature64"F. 
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MELtx ACTUS ERNESTIf Vaup. 

Syn: Mdat’ffcfns uAvitfsatmii mtirt, 

A bright-green globular plant 7-8i n high and 
diameten t h 10- 12 curved- ribs and a wmiUy 

cephallum with dark-red bristles. ‘ITiere are 
I0-I5reddislvbroivn spines, the upper ones 
i/i;-liin.,adowmward.'p(^intingoneto6in, and the 
others 1 1^3 ''lin in le ngth- Day flow'ering, tn 
Summer, the flowersare violet pink, and up to 
V^inlong, ly^jinwide. Requi res sun; normal 
cactu .s com ptiS! ; mini mu tn temperatu re 64"F- 
BriiziifBiihuj}, 



MtLtxiAausESTEVESll Braun 

Discovered north of the Amazon River near the 
border w it h Venezuela, this is a d uH-green, 
sligh tly elongated gbbu lar species with about 
12-14 ribs and many brow'nish-red, hvisted 
spines. The almost dome-shaped cephalium is of 
while wool with fine reddish-yellow bristles 
prolniding- The flowers are cannine, appearing 
by day in summer, follow'ed by ty'pical 
melocactus seeds. Requires bright light; normal 
cactus compost; minim um lem pera t u re 64‘^E , 

Brazil iRaraituni. 



MtLOCACTUsLE VITESTATUS Buin. 

& Brvd.. 

Large globular plants to E2in higll, 8in diameter 
with 14-15 ribs. Theareoles bear 
pinkish s-pines-aboul 10 radial s to lin long, and 
two upward-ptiin ting centrals abtiut lin in 
length, The cephalium Is of ivliiie wckiI and 
broivnish bristles. Hoovers are tubular, lilac- 
violet red, and about T^tn long; they a re day 
flowering in Summer. Requires normal cactus 
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MEixK ACTLS MATANZANU5 Leon 

Agkil^ul.irH p.ile-greL't! fiJ.inc |t>3V*bnhL^h, 
3i/j-3' ' 2 in thk'k- to nitit? ribi: 

ijHen iTiort; tltvyiop lytv^TvJ lhi‘ toj'' of Uu" pl-HU- 
The spines cire brownisi'b whileor 
ajnsistiri); of seven loeif^ht mdiaJ:!: ^ i— 3^in long, 
nnd onecentrjl to yitn in length. [Tensioly 
Ctivervd wUhnL'didish'brtJwn bristles, !lie 
oephttlii]iTi is 2-2 '^in ivide, to 3 V^Ln liigh, jnd 
the Hou ers Etn.^ piatk, Vtin lori^n dtufnnl 
after midday in summer. Keijuires licll sun; 
jiormal cactus compnit: minimum (emf.H?nituw 
br'F- CuhT- 




M£Ux.At.TusOAXACENSISfBr. & R.} 
Biickeb. 



A J u ll'ghi’en mi itv i>r (ess gkfbulnt t pldnl , U ► fun 
Jiameter- It has 1 \-\d deeply furroweti ribs iivitli 
aneoles set aK^ul V^in apart. Themare eaght to 
twelve rettdish-bn.n\n radial! spines to Viin tong^ 
and one longer central. Thecephaiium is^4-2jn 
high, with dense lift YVv'n bristles and a ivlvjtjsh 
woolly lop. I’lowers ajvdarkftisfjaind rthtJUt V-iin 
long; they lire diurnal, in summer. Recjuires 
brighl sun; slightly calcaretius cactus com^xist; 
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CANETENSIS Iin»h& liackch 

A globular plan! about bin diameter with a dense 
red spiny anti W'hite wtmlly Lcphalium lo (in 
high and wide, ll has a bout lb ribs, with nireoles 
having about It) yelEowish-brtnvn to reddish 
spines from t'i:- 1 ’/iin in length. ldoi,vt'rtiig in 
sum men it isditimal; the tlivwera are a nch 
carminered aKnit ’ ^tn in diameter Needs liili 
su n; ni i rma I Ciictus comp >si; min ini uni 
tempera tu re M^T PiTir fGJrfi'b'J 



A gret'n to dark-green species about sin high and 
upti^ibindiamelerwith 11 13nbS- ihesliglilK' 
sunkenareolesbeareighl lt> nine reddish* 
browm . drtrktT-l ip pH'ct radial spi nes t 2 ‘ ^in 

longandfourcentnilsupto linin length. The 
cephaliunij up k>about Sin high, lonsistsoi 
gravbh w tnil and a few brislles. fTowersare 
carmine r\^, al>nut ^lin long, and appear bv dav 
in summer. Ket|ui res hrighl light, whii: h is 
essential; normal cactus com fHisl; mini mum 
lem pL-raUi re t4‘ 'F. firf t;iV i 



MMtX'Am’sOREAS ssp, 
CREMNOPHJLUS(lJuin. & firvd )Br.iiJii 
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Mtux actlisPERUVIANUS Vtiup. var. 
LURINENSIS li^uh &l Backub- 

Apravish-^^revn murtH>r rtiund ptrint 4in 
Ki^h jnd irt U hiiii 12-15 fibs ivilh 

ijri,‘i>li.*i'i3bt3ut apiirt flOd yir'llinviiih^hniwii 

^p^ (u-A- Jbtuil 1 IJ radi.ils lo n and onf 
n?ntrJlslif!;hl!y Icjigcr. j'hii'cuphi'iliuni c^>n^jist^jO( 
bl:K’kis|i-brtm’n brisUesand whilt' hair\‘ wi>o\. 
Rnwt'rsaftf'caniiint* n.'d, about %\n acrnssj and 
.in.'diurHLd in summer, Rt£,]U3ressttn; n«jrmal 
caclus cnmpnsl; mini mum k‘tn pem tu re ft I “1^ 
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MELOCACTU5 WA K AS [ E J^crcifa & Bucn.f ktT 

One (if 1 he Lirgjesl ijpn.'ios ^vithin the genus: 
planiii have been diseoeeft-d mx'r3fl laU Itte 
Eravi&h-gjvt'n mrbluish-greenelnngaled stem 
has llpnnminerTl ribs, brownish -gfav spi nation 
anda brownish‘n.*deephatium+ Tnertmiversare 
tvddLsh pink, and arc day flmvenng in summer. 
Need-S full sun? normal cacluseomprvsl; 
minimum leniperaturu ft4'T. fiftizjj rVVeji/rriF 
Ha/eird. 



MICfLINH I KX tBHU 5 A U RI- AZ U R EIJ S 
Bvlin, St Bred, 

Aclustenngcotumnar planing bluish green 
densely Cl A'ored wii hyelln wish spines. I he 
stems reach over in length, in 

diameter and have 15-1 S ribs. The numertnis 
radiaE spines are l^Viiin lung, and Ihereare 
about six centra is l--3!/jjn in Eength. FItnversare 
cylindrical, overall I in long, with lilac-pink inner 
petals. They are night flowering in summer. 
Kieeds full sun; normal cactus aimpost; 
mill! mum temperature 55"r. UnTziff.WNJtrs 
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Si ELsleves 

A ven' fcwni discoveiy in ihe Amas^oniLin jungle 
Ju n n g 1 yfW, This spi-eies U a brigh l-gTcvn 
globular plant with about (ft straight ribs, sewn 
to eight giiivish radial spines and one or two 
Cimtrals. The tephalium consists o| white wool 
and brown bristlen, and the tlinvcrs am reddish; 
they a re day Hi nveri ng in su m mer. Need s ver\' 
brighi light; normal cactus compost, minimum 
li-mi^i'ralureM‘''l' ffnrzjf f KcWruw), 




MtLOtAcrtsZEHNTNERl ssp. 
CAN E5CE N S (Rit ler) Bra i j n 
S yn : ml ctincxens Ri t ter 



Asi>mcwhatshortj cy llndnca! plant. oUen 
globular, ivith about 15 ribs. There areMboui 
seven brownish-gray radial spines and one 
cXMitral and the cepluiliumcs insists of white wool 
and reddish bristles. E>ay Jloivcrtnig. in summer, 
the blooms arc carmine. Reiguires normal cactus 
conipu?it;sunnv k<aiion; minimum tem^vraiure 




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Mit [t^XTHOceKtirsSTRECKER! vnn Het'k 
& van Critjkingtf 



A [jirly Ttvenl Llisi;o\'ur>' Emm St^4ibrti. Thr pLinl 
in, of !ong colu nin j r v t h , wt( h d tpl I -Mu i.Hh* 

grvtn itvm^4ind rnonvctosL-si'iribs, yellowish- 
bmivh ftpint^45iiid UiOMlcL-uluLLiidn N'ij;lii 
fltnvori n.^ i n su m nio rj the t>k>nin 6 ^ro tmivsi 
purple, miiny apptMrinj;; fli one lime Emm (he 
yelln^'ish bristly ccphiiliun Nei'd'ii toll !^uh, 
norm,il faemscoiriipi’^t; mimmum tenipiTiiEiiri' 
5S"F. 





\lJCRA2siTHOCElttLrS DE NS ] FLO RU S 
Buin. feBred. 



xi!CEA.vri lOCEREUS POLYANTHUS (VVerd,) 
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Mje itvvn lOCEMUS VIOLACIFLORUS 
Buin. 



ColurnnnrduslerinjiEroiin ihebase^ 12-2()in 
liigh, 2in Ihick^ and Niiish 1‘he 1 5 db^ 

ha V 0 close-set areolt^s, wwlly (j^'hen younj;;. The 
yellow spines iDonsist oE fine ratlialy lA- '/^in long 
and about eight cenirak, V^iii long. The 
fephalium iscomptwed oE yellowiish wm)l and 
long yellowish to reti dish-bn^ivn spines and 
bristles. Fliuvers from thefephalium in summer, 
niKturna], s^imeivhat cylindrical, V^tn long, 
i^-i/iiiiini \vide, Kci]U ires sun;, normal cactu.s 
compost; mini mil m temps'riilure 5S"F^ Brirzil 
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A columnar, branching species up to 4EE la II The 
bluish-green branches, 2-2 '/:in in diameter, 
liave 15-2)0 ribs and the yellowish- white anetiles 
bear2lT-3d yelloisish radial spines 'A to ^5in in 
length and ihreeor more yelloivish'broiv'n 
centralsup to lin long. Flowersappear Emm a 
pseudocephatiiim alntosl at the tip of the stems 
in summer. They are niKluma), and are usually 
profuse, rose red withi>ften paler inner peiais, 
and aN>nt ^^lin long. Requires bright light; 
normal feclus compost; minimum temperalure 
55"F. BrrtzpfEftfJtwij. 



A bushy, columnar plant Id about 3f( high iviih 
stems up lit Lj^tn in diameter. It has H-lri ribs, 
with whitish or bmw'nlsh hairyanstles. There 
are 20-25 or more radial spines and one centra I, 
these are reddish -broism, aixtui ^ 4(11 in U ngth. 
Flowers are borne laterally Emm a 
pseudocephalium rtE w'hite to brown bh wool in 
summer, and are niK'lumal. Tlie%' are Viiin long, 
with bluish' violet inner liegments and are orange 
violet cJdernally. Requires sunt normal cactus 
com post ; m i nimu m tcnipc ralirre (VI "F‘ . fir 1 tzit 
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Ashcirl cv^tindrictil-HteniinejLL 
spi^ctL's. Individuiil sli'msanf 4--6irt (all, grocnor 
grjvjsh-gret’n. iind thick with aExiul 10 

ribs, Aneolfs K‘ar jK)u 1 2[>t)r more yolltiwish in 
hruwnish-tippt*^! ivhiu^spinos up it> V;in long 
and one Ui Ihrw Centrals up to Jin. It is doy 
flowering in summer; the fltjvvers are yeito^s'ish 
or rL-dtlish yoLlmv, and about V4in long. I in xvide, 
Kequia^s lull sun; enriched rmiieraLbased 
cumptisl; mtniniutn tempvralua 5tS"F. Peru. 




A pale-green, clustering species with stems 
l2-t7inU>rig. lin thick, oflen prostrate ttJias 
1 1-1 JiilfS resoK ed into tuberrits;. The white or 
\elJovvish arei.]|esaa telti^ and bear !2-3(.1 lilH* 
tvrifitiv, brown-tipped white radial spines and 
one to six centra Lis, one downward ptTtnting and 
up to ^4iii in length. Day tlcnvering in summer, 
the flowers a re pa le to tirigb I yellow, and I L<iin 
long, Vjin across. Rei.]uires lull sun; norm^d 
cactus comps TSt; minimum temperalure 50"F. 
Peru. 



This appears to belong more pn.>pi^r3y to 
.VlepiT'iWor. It is a bluish-green cidiimnar plant ot 
semi-prosirate liabit with three to five ribs and 
(iret.desabL>Ut Vdn in diameter set at mterwiEs ol 
1 hin and bea li ng t h n'C to sis spines alx>u i 
£in long. The fltwver^it have a w>mevvhat hairy" 
receplackv and are whitish; they' apy^'jr by niglu 
in summer. Recjuines bright light; slightly 
calcareous caches impost; minimum 
temi'jeraturv 55"F. Brtfzit iMerns tjc^NsJ, 



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A groyish-grwn, somewhal globular plant, often 
forming cliistersi, Tniltv'idual stems are up to4in 
long with 11-13 ribs. The round, yellowish 
aretiles have nirre to twelve bristle-like radial 
^>ines and up io four centra Is up to l^n iimg. 
Howenng in summer, the pLinl is diurnal. The 
satinv-yx'ilow flowers are abmii 1 Vjin long, Vjin 
acTiTSS, Requires bnght sun; no'rmal cactus 
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MitROCtRtt^ R U FlC E PS ( Wfbc r) b, 

Syn’ Daws. 

TjII^ iivo-llky pLmls rtydiiiing5<R'nitfth in (heir 
habiUl, brnnching (Kc ituin s(eni 
which I6in induirrHirtCr. Theiv^rvabout 

26 ribs wii h arotiSes boanng eight tu len r^dd ish 
rjdifll spines flbtmC Viin tong, .ind one to ihive 
centrals 1 '/^2in lung, ^11 i^ventu.illy turning 
gmyisb, Flowers, which tKCUrin summer and 
an? nociunruil, are produced from the lopot' the 
branches; they are pinkish white and bcll- 
sha[.x?d, alKHit 2in long. Kcc^uires fult sun; 
norma I cactus Compost; minimum tempersiUire 
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MiTKtx:tRtusFULV]CEPS (Weber) Backeh. 
Syn: jVIiVrtJitTCfr^ f/(rys(Wftriitrs {Br. & K,) 
Backeb , ; PiVhdrwHtt ntJct'mjs 
(Wvber) Bravo & Bn?ib, 



Columnar up to t^yfl la II, branching Irom the 
base, The slerns are 5- I2in across, with I J-J4 
ribs, with iargebrcmMiishartxdesatHJUt V^in 
apirt. ITie spines arc brown, later gray. Eight to 
twelve jin? radiais, lo Fin long, usually thret^ 
centrals, one up to 5in in length. Summer- 
flowering, at night; tiowers arc abtiut 3^/4in long 
and creamy white. Needs a bright sunny 
pisilton; nomial cactus compost; minimum 
tempera tur\^55‘T* A'lc.rifufpj'rcfc/rt, OuTrtc'ji). 



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MONVJLMirt CAMPINENSIS (Backeb. & 
Voll)0at:keb, 

Syn: PmLtLWHScrtwipjVictJSKBaekt'b, ^ Voll 

A tali, slender, semiHcrect col icmnar species 
reaching to about 1511 (ail; the bluish -green 
brartchi?sare about 2V^in wide. It has seven to 
nine ribs with gray-felted areolesand seven to 
eleven gray spines up ta^yn long. Flowering by 
night in summer, the bluHims aw greenish w^hite, 
about4in]ong, 2^Ain acrUSS. K«iiiires free 
watering in summer; slight shatle; normal cactus 
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X MVRTGEROCACTUS 



X MYRTELLENOCEREUS 





MON vil-LHA SPEC AZZINIE [WeU;r] Br. & R. 
Sjnij QjTEJii s;)tyrti2E«(Y Wt'bfr 



A bushy, st.'rJii<li(Ttt>inRorirjiling phmi mlh 
dLirk bliiish-gTtfn, grayish friArbled stems up to 
fliti lung and Viin (hick. The three tu five ribs 
havea^^l:^ti^s set on promint.'n,ces^-i-l apart 
cnrr>'ing ihrvi' la five hLiL'k radial spines up lo 
lAin long and rarely utve loiigiT central, also 
black. Hnwertnga! night in ntid-snmmor.K the 
flawersari' pinkish As^hite with white inner 
pelaKanJ reddlsh-pLiik outer segment up la 
Hin long. Fruits rx’il, Needs a bright position; 
nonn.il cactus com pw\ ; n>ini m u m letn per.itu w 
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!i MVRiOiROC ACTUS LENDS A Y1 Moran 



X ^mtTlLLL^^OCH^iE■Lf1> H YB R I DIJS 



Considered a, hyETrid of Myrf rj/ru rtchi? ax/ar/ and 
f^t’f5ttTevJirtlistt^^t^^y(, rhisbi an intereshng hybrid 
pJant up to Bfl lalk It is dark green and densely 
covered with golden-yelloisish brow^n spines. 
Stems are up lo2in in diameter with 1 1-1 3 ribs 
and areoles tearing numerous spines, ^-o-l in 
long- The flowers, diurnal in mid-summer, are 
yellow, tin long and wide. Ri.'t|uire5 full sun? 
rK^miaki>Lius compost; minimum temperature 
55'’F,,V!c.t(Ve 




The inler-generif litle established by' Rowdey is 
that of an unnamed natura l hybrid disan'ered by 
Charles Class, a result of SJfpjevm'Ji.'idtfwerJ'Jt'rE 
crossed W'ith Myrh7frt’;icriis^'?ei’PPif’frr2i‘jfS. 'Hie tail, 
erect r bluish-green sicms have six to seven 

! prominent ribs with grayish ai\x>les bearing a 
ew' brow nish rad iai spines and one or mi>re 
longer cenlrals. Flowers appear b>' day in early 
summer; they have palenvse-pink reflesed 
petals and a pruminenl yelk>wish slyleand 
stamens. Requires full sun? normal cactus 
(.i>mpost; minimum temperature in ivjnler 3CTT. 
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myrtill(X.aciusCOCHAL (Ore.) lir, & K. 
Syn: CcrcusaKfint Ore, 

A branching; spedts A shc^rt trunk, 3^ I [Ml 

tnll, the Injnk6in ur itiortf in didmt'ler, i^enorolly 
bluish-green in toIw. ll hns sis tu eight 
gnjoved ribs with five gniyish urbhek radial 
iSipideii 4 ib<iut fAin Inng^ and stTmetimescjne 
ct^nlrai to V^in, Rmvers are both diurnal and 
ntxrtumaL and biwm in early -Summer, They are 
about 1 in long and amitt.s, while tinged wilh 
green or pu rple. Req uires a brlgh I sunny 
p^j&ition; normal caduscompasl; minim tins 
tempera lure 5<T'P. AlejrJtvdiwwrfWfl, fJifT/flJ, 





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A^YKtiLLOCACrt’sGEOMETRJZ A N S 
(Miirt,) Cons. 

Syn: Cerem ^nict n'zrrHS Ma rt . 

A Irec-like species tip to I3fl high with a central 
slem branching fnim just a btn^e ground level. 
The stem and branches are bluish to dull gixs^n, 
and there a re five to ssKsmo4)lh and rountled ribs 
with large areoles bearing a few short brownish 
or black radial spines 'Ain ormsm? U>ng, and one 
central l-2in or more in length. I'lowers whitish, 
diiimab pn>duced in early summer (n>m uppe'r 
areoles and are up to 1 ^lin across. Ret^uirfimmls 
are the same as for jM. Mi'xici*(Ci’iitrnt} fei 

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M YR I ti.LiX’ Acn;^ SCHENCKl J { Pu rp. ) 

Br . & R. 

Syn: CcTetfs sc/ft'iirtri' I'lirp, 

A tree-like species up to 33- 15ft high with a very 
short trunk and deep-grt*en ascending bntnches 
loabimt 4in thick, li has seven loeigh! ribs and 
dose-set, blbu:k^tre<]|es with six lo eight small 
blackish radials, and t>ne longc'r brownish 
central up lo 2in in lengih, rtowerirtg In summer, 
the Rowers a re diurnal^ with whitish inner 
peUtls, and brt^wnish whlleejilemalty, about 
3 i/zin across. Ket.|Uin;'S tuH sun; normal cactus 
compost; minimum tempera lunt^56”r, Air.TJirn 
(PHt'Hfr, CVi.TrtoiJ. 




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NEOBINGHAMIA 




^ NEtJBtN'CH AMI A M I RA BI LI S Kn uh 
& BacItL'b* 



Colu m na r u p k> 3 ft 9 i n hij;h , *i tmut 4 i n I hickj 
branchin}' from Ihe bast?, Thtf 22 bnivvnish'ji^ryen 
rilwaroixJjJt.'d with arinjles hearing 5 <l thin* 
nHjldish'bA>wrL radial spines a bout Viin lonji^anid 
oneorlwosimilarcvntralSr ralher longer 
Flowers appear from the often irro^ulLirly ioned 
cephaliums* which are dusters of white wooL 
lilt bSinims are iruio pet-shaped, wilh red inner 
pelais and putple sepals, about 2 l/^in long, 
nocturnal, in mid^surnnier. Requires sun; 
nurmal cactus compost; minimum lemperalure 
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NLUbtNCHAMtA VILLIGERA l?iiuh 
& Backeb. 

Dark'gaH.'n citJumivar plants to over 3ft high, 4in 
in diiiiTieter, with 2ill straight ribs. The yellowish- 
brtm n, fairiy close^sel a nAilefi bear about 8flver\' 
fine short yellowish radialspines and one nr two 
Inngercentrals, one t)f which is often 1 long. 
Nighf niLrtveringin summer* the llowers are 
prckluced from a white, densely wm>!iy 
cephatium nenrihe tips nl Ihe stems. The 
greenish-white hloomsareZViiin long. I 
across. Needs sun; normal cactus compost; 
n^lnimum tempera tun? 55’’F. Pith Orwrin). 



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NiiOHaM(.;iiAMlACLIMAXAMTHA (Wt^rd. ) ^ 

Backtb. 

A bright gn,>en colunuur plant with erect growih 
toabout3tt high, 2*>b-3’'‘iinin diameter. It has 
between 19-27 ril>s with brnwiiLsh areoles 
bearing 50-7(3 finebiistlv, yellow ish-bmvvn 
radial spines Long and one toilm'e 

centrals In -Krin in length. Flowers appeyritii 
summer from a while wiiolly pseudt>cepfuilium 
and are ntK’tumal ThestMn? I - 1 ''i?in long, with 
while inner petals and rose-pi nkouler petals. 

Kei.|Ui rvs fu1 1 su n; normal Cactus Coin |.H>st; 
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NCODAWSONIA 





neoblxbalmjaPOLYLOPHA (DC.) 

Backeb. 

Syn; 

Cerviisivfyhphus DC. 

A lallj solitary', p^ite j^retn, cuEumnar pLinI 
leaching (o42tl in ihe wild [indabnut 1ft 2in 
thick. It has 2Ll-5t] so]ru.Avhat ptiLinded ritK with 
small, w'hite-l^tflteJ aretTltfh, The Hpinvs an; 
yellow" seven la nEneradials, n lonji;, one 
^niraJ lo 3in lon^and yellowish bristles. 
Fkiwersa! night in sum nier in shades of red, 

I Vi-Iin long, atHiUC lin acrLiss. Recjuires a sunny 
position; normal cactus com post; ntinimunn 
tempe raluie 5t}"F. Alrricit 



NEO&L’XJiAU'MiA EUPHORBIOIDES (Haw.) 
Buxb. 

Syr; (Hiiw.) Backtab.; 

QTtv(s ct Haw, 

Tall colLuirnLir plants fvenUsiilly reaching 
U)- 1 5ft, ver\' erect, andabtTLil 3 '';i ell hick. There 
Hire eight Ui ten acute and straight ribs with 
tx|ii.ilJV place(.l W'liite-lelled areotes. These bear 
onetofivealmos.1 Wntek spines, tong/The 

noclLirnat flowers appear in early stunmer, and 
niri;'' tnirne laterally- Bell-shaped, they -ire reddish 
pink and liii long. Ktxjuines bright light; a 
porous, enriched cacUiS com post; minimum 
temperature 50”F. Mcria) ( 1 




MECHiL'xuAU.MiATETETZO ( Weber) Backcb, 

Syn: PfVoaTats fr*k’ifa) WY'bor 

Tall, erect r columnar, and iree'tike plants to 491 1 
tail ivith grayish'green steins It I in diameter. 
There are 1 3-20 Somewhat rounded ribs with 
regularly placed round, brownish a reoEes 
bearing blacki.sh spi nes, of w hich fi- 1 3 are rad iats 
to ^^in long, and lucre i&onewntral atH>ut 2in in 
length, Nxictumisli floiveiing in sumuter; [lowers- 
a re almost terminal, whitish, and ,1 bout 2 liin 
long. Xeeds full sun> which is essential; normal 
fact us compost; min linum tem pera t u re 55'T. 






NLt 3 LJAWSO.N I A Al^lOCEPl I A L I U M 
(Datvstm) Biurkeb, 

An impressive columnar, true-UkespH-HnesB lOti 
tali tvith bluLsh-grtyn stems ahoul 4 in in 
diameter. EL hnis 22-27 riK tvitli elliptii'i.i| arfi 4 i“N 
bearing fine, bristSv', grayisK-tehitespiiu-h, lune 
to Itvelve radials ' i lin long iind tw'o to sii< 
Cen|rals 3 i-| I 4 n long. Flowersappe.tr troin I he 
small tenninal cephatium wIiIlIi is white and 
densely wiM>i I y, liach llowiT is 2 - 2 *':^io long. 
abU'Lil I in across, rose-pink wilhyt'llow'isfi 
suffusions; I hue are noctLirnal, in summer 
Keir[i fires lull Slug iinoi^a I cactus compost, 
minimum tem^n'raturr ^ 5 "T \fi'A'r*sn Ju.v.ro' 




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NEOLLOYDIA 






neglloyimaCONOJ DEA vat. CERATITES 
(Quehl) Kladiwa & Bttkui 
Svn: Br. k R.; 

(A^Tifijftauthu aTfititcs BtTj;t^T 

Stems are ssmilcir li> tlwiitf ut tiiespedes, ^raytsh 
j^reen with four-i?d^cd tubercles .ind ^vtK>Hy 
axils 'Hie spines arc s ra y i-sh, stMiieiimes tipped 
blacky aboul 1 3 a re sprt^ad ing radials |i> ' hd It 
and three U> six are centra Is tii lin in lenyjlh, Ei 
(Imvers by day in summer: the tluvvers are purpJe 
and 1-] '/lin Ennn- Rcijulrenientsarethe sameas 
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& T, MacDoufi. 

A (all. ele^inl plant up tc abi}ui 2ftlt hiph, 

4VV tiiLnlhjck, l^rayishnrbn>wnish|;reon. Then^ 
areabinit 28 ribs nvith nuifiLl. j+rayish' white 
artxiles bc‘a ri nj^ 1 0 O w h itish rad (al spines up Cn 
'/^in loiij^and three tu sis sliji^htly li.inj^er centra Is. 
i^tmers arc ntKlurnalm early summer borne in a 
term] na I cephalium which Is later iirown 
throujiih, leaving rLiised sedions alt^ng the stems. 
ITie i'^ltxurrisare rtwe pmk, I 'Ainlnnj;. Rexjuires 
brijiht li^ht: normal cactus compost; mininumi 
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neulloydiaCONOIUEA (DC) Br. & R. 
Syn; CiJn/jVwjflJti! Ore.; 

texatsh Br. & R 

Globular locyliiKlrical, Ireely branch! nj^. The 
stems anc 5 — lin UilL ."^in thick o^'al tubi^rdcs 

and woolly axils. Spines a re tvhitc loj^rayish- 
black;about ll>areiadials to ^/nin lung, ihfrcan.' 
three lofivy centrals to hn. Ri>wers are diurnal in 
summer, reddish violet, aLxmt 2 Viin across. The 
pinkish-lilac tomii, earlier ruulHsl ,V. Jt'.\crrsp,s, is 
st>meiimesconsiden.Hi aseparaie species, 
kesfuiivs a sunny ptisilum: an enriched mineral. 
p.TPOu s Cum pi.tSt; mini n’lum lemperalu re 5 tl'T . 
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NtOLiavui A CO NOl D E A vd r. 
GRANDIFLORA (Otto) K]*idiwii& 

FiUkdu 

Svn: NiXilhijtdk j^rtmliflorit (Otto) Br, !i.; 

Conffijniiiithit j^rdmUjf^ord EJorger 

Similar to tiiespedes, but the cylindrical or 
glutniliirstcm has closer-set tutn-rclesand denser 
while wiKnlly axils, eS|,x.\ially when young, Uu* 
spines are w hi te w il h da rker ti pa, ainsisti ng of 
abi^Lit 25 radiaJs to V^in long and one or two 
bn.iw<'nish-bU'k centra Is to 1 in in Jenglli, ot ten 
iibseiU. rlowers, diurnal in sum met, are rich 
purple-pink and I- 1 '•■iin Umg. Ktxjuiremenlsnis 
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NEOPORTERIA 



n£olloydiaCONOIDEA var. 

M ATEHU ALENSIS Kladiwa ik 

Fitlkiiu 

Syn: Backeb, 

Up lo jlxiLil fiin \a\l I he pLini iscv^Enuirical dnd 
gnivish ri'tin with prisfiiiiit^nt tubercles and 

while-lelkxi aitils^ rhuroant! |{)-l2grayi^li-u'hL!e 

or pale ytJdoi^Msh rnidtal spines a turn t * 2 i n kmgj 
ACid one or twu centrsils up (o Y^in in length. 
I'ltiwers are purplish, up to 1 tn long, aiui appear 
by cIeIv in suntnivi"- Kts^Liinemenls (he saine as 
lor ihe sptxies. Akwel'StwF liJ/sPuJ'asrJ. 




neokibteeuaANDREAEANA (Backeh^) 

Donald &: Rowley 

Syni Niwiiiift'FJ'jiiftPjdFYm'flJN'F Backob, 

A grayish'grcen, tn'al plant Iv abt>ul 6in high, 2in 
indiainetcf,. vviihabiiut 1-i ribs. The aaxiles bear 
about eight whiiish-gray radial spinesa nd tour 
lo five dark retld is h- brown centrals a btuiL 'yjin in 
length, Flowers baV e yellowish mner petals and 
arvbmwTiLsh redeiitt’n^aiJy, I in long, UAln 
a-cri.>&ii; they are day fliHve ring in. lal e su m mer. 
Requires a'hright posLiii>nr norma icactus 
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iSr Rowley 

Svit: Pifrrhociictus {liilter} Backob.; 
l^orriiikitdti^crhptis (Ritter) Backeb. 

A da rk gray'gm'n gk >bu lar speeios eiEoli i ^ in j n 
diameter a rising from a (ubeA'iUS iKXst-SUKk^ h 
has t ^16 ribs with whitish arei>li.^ tearing black 
grayish spines, sixto ten radLils ^j-2in long 
and tvUi lo kmr cenira] spines I in 

length. Late summeroraulunin iloivi-ring^ 
diumaL the Rowers are reddish with a uxi 
midstrtpe lo the inner petals, abiHil 1 */'iin long. 
Needs bright Itghi; normalcaetiiscompost, 
minimum temperattue CMt’tFrL'iyifuii. 



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Donald & Rowley 
Syn: Neochiivtiia criix^tr^tliftiti Backeb,; 
NetKttik'niij floa'tm {RiHer} Backeb. 

A green tubennis-n wiled plani Ui I I I high^ ^'rdn 
thicks IthasatHJut l3prominenl ribsnertrlv F;in 
high and many small luberck's. The areolesare 
ivhi ti sh and bea r black or gra Vish e rect spines, 
eight 111 ten radliilsnbout long, and one 

oriw-oormna' cenirals '/s-linin length. Day 
flowx'ringin late summer, the tlowersare pale 
veltow, and about t V:iirrlong, Xeeds %x‘ry'good 
light; norma I caCtuS COmjXist ; min i mum 
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SEOJWTfiRJALJNDLEYl (J’orst.) IXmnId 
Rowley 

Syn: Kjuh & Biockeb, 

A>;.rei.Miish-^ra\'ji'kil’'u]iirplrniliUMHJl 3 * in 
iUiiim tuf wiili ( 2 -lbnbsi. rht' jR'tik'jiitH.MrlivtMLt 
pjk'-rfddish rad till spines (<> ’-in limj; and 
erne brtiiivn i sh-rt^l t'enl r,i3 a Lh ml I i n i Ji lenKUii I i 
is Jjv ft{Avt'rin|;Jn Lite MJintnerj tfie iIdwcts are 
bngh! yellow, * '.in loni^ , Ktn.|inn^a bnfthi 
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\Toi’aRiiJiiA MEGLIOLII (Rnusch) l^inald 
Syn: Rausch 

^khbuljrs^>edes whiih is 
niosl %'aniibk\ fspt'tiiilly itt itslwmCiit I'herL'are 
jbuijii nine ii> twenty bmad, nuind rtbsi, usually 
sliji:;lillv nuiched, ■ind the a retries tMrn" rtiany 
or twisliiij:^, grayish or j^ravish-braw-n 
spjrn.i5, EUnvers^ which iKVur by day in late 
summer, a a’ pinkish white urutleu a deeper 
shade. Rei.|uja‘sasunny ptwitiun; rtiinitaleacius 
cmni'HisE; inminuinif teiin,jx'mlure ?0‘'l- 
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vtotukitfiLN NIDUS (Phil.) Backnb var. 
GEROCEPHALA {Y. Uo) Ritter 
Svn: NiXtf\^riiria ^ervci’ptiiihty. Iu> 

A somewlrtnl ^Kihular orslij^htlv elunj^aied plain 
alxiut 2 in in dtafnoter+ to 4 in tall. It is dark grayish 
in rtilor with alxKil 2 U w hilish or nearly black 
spines, otten up to 2 in in ieni(;th, which densely 
cove f t he whole stem . L>a y flowering in late 
su mmer, E he Ik nvers are a rich rrui>(.en ta , 

1 rin lunjj, 1 ki- 2 in across. Needs a sunny 
ptjsition' nornkricactuSLvmpost; minirruiin 
lemperatun? 5 U'F, 



NEiortTRTERjj'^ OCCULTA (Phil.) k R^ 
Syn: Nt^JLVjikviiWui‘«//i) (I'hil) ^ckeb. 

Small globular plants It-lin in diameter. 
Yellowish bniivnloaliiiHist blackish in color, with 
eij^ht to ten prominently tuK'a’Ulate ribs. The 
a reoJ.es are whitish, bearing sis lo ten radiu\l 
spines up to *Ain kmj:;, and one central about Viin 
in lenji^th; alt lend to tail with aj;e. Flowers art' 
diurnaU appearing; in summer. They are pate 
' yel kvw, very pi le brownish at the iiase ol Ihe 
px-Lils. andabtjut Irn lon^, Vhniicmss. Kec|uirvs 
a bright pt>sition; nonnal cad us Compost; 
intnimiim temperature Ori/c fCof 




NEOTOBTF.PlA PLANiCEPS Rider 

.Also known as N. Li?UfcV^.iS Killer. A iiu>re or less 
]i;lobu la r species u p to Bin tal I, 1 1 E 3 i n th ick, w'tl h 
13-17 somewhaE bumpy ribs. The areo-k'San' 
W'hite^ seE about Vsin apart, and betirin^about 3 fl 
hair] ike spines including, usually, two bmwnish 
centrals Y 4- 1 J/^n long . Fknvers a re ca rmine red , 
lin long; these arediuiTsil* in late summer. 
Need.s gixui light; normal cactus composEi 
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Dt>na Id & Rowley 

Svn: /Vn'^iAvic/trs ) 

Backeb. 

A dark-green, slight] V elongating., globular 
species with IJribs. I heareoles are large, with 
gray, reddish-gray, orbrciw riish spines, ol w liich 
ninetu fitieen are radials, tlinx- to seven Gt'nlrals- 
Ro'ivers are' tunnel -shaped and W'hite to vetlow'; 

I hey are day lloivering. appearing in late 
numiner. Needs tull sun: nomral cactus Compost; 
m ini mu m tempera E u ri' 50 ”!', A?y cj jit f SftFi 
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NEOPORTFjii A S ETl FLORA (tSacktb- ) 

rXiTitild & Rowley 

Svn: FiftthiXiictiis icUfhmiS Bnckebn 

A gltkbiiiLir. bluish-j^rwn, pliinl iviUiNitHiui [5 
ritw. Tlu" lorgc, bnnvntsi'h -white I’eltetl 

to ten redd inb -gray radical spiiu’s- 
and .ilxiul fourcentr-ds up lo 3 in long. Fknvfrs 
are tin long, a pale vt'llini oUen with orange 
shadingn Jnd appear by day in late summer. 
Kt\]uires slight shades normal fdduswmposk: 
minimum teotperat Lire 54lf'r. 




I utl A SU BG Ifi BOS A ( H ,^w . ) 

Br. & R. fma LI TO RA LIS (Ritter) [X>ivild 
& Rowley 

Svn ^ jN/rtipoitef Jrt /ifumfiV Ki tier 

A green, more or less globular plant 3 U—Un in 
diameter ivith 14 — 2 J ribs. Hiew'hiteoryelkwe- 
telled aTtsii]esare(.>val with about X) hair-like 
radial spines up lo Vrin. long, and eight loUvelve 
tvniralsupto lin, thfcokprViT.r\'irLgirom 
yelknvi&h white to almosi blaek, Flo^ii ern art' 
diurnal, oeauring in laie summer; they art' 
carnune pink, and Ltp to nearly lin long. 
Ktx|uires.i bnghi ptrsition; esulust'ornpisl, 
mi nimum lem pera lu re 5 th' [= . Onh'- 



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NtoRiRn-RrA UM ADEAVE (Fiil') Doiidld 
& KowIct 



Previoui^ly included leitliin PyrriTrim'/ir*; A dtdl- 
green, globular species up lo KHn tali, 4 'an 
thick, with lili -25 liumpt^d ribs. There are 3 ( 1-33 
spines., ranging ln..JH^ w'liite to black, and 1 1 ^i''iin 
long. Rowers are pale yellow', l-i Nn long, and 
t>ccu r di u ma lly in la te summer Needs bright 
light, normal cactus compost; mini mum 
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NtnmRTtKl A U M AD E A VE var. 
MARAYESENSIS (Backeb.) Dorn Id & 
Kovt'ley 

Syn; var. 

marayesk^niiEii Backcb. 

A fairly bnght green pkint. somewhat globular in 
shapeatui completely aivered tvilh blackish 
btue*graylsh spines mostly tending to bt' 
upward-piimt ing. 1 ‘he flowers, appearing by 
day in late summer, are white, pinkish 
eKlemally . Rfttuires a sunny posit U>i!i; normal 
cactus compost; minimum temperature' fltl'’l’. 
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MEorohn Lfu A V I LL ICU M ENS I S ( Rausch ) 
Donald 

Syn; P]/nrfnKtjdu5 villk'unit'fisiii liiuisch 



Small gTayjslT.-gn.n.’n j^obularplant:? with eight lo 
iw'cK'e rounded ribs, 'HiearetilcS/ which an.' 
slight] V white-teJted, bearaboul eight dark- 
grayhsh or grayish-black radial spines and oru? or 
hvo, rarely more, cenlraLs. Flowers are pinkish 
brown, darker Colored oMemally, but it is a 
variable s'pecies It is day fkwvering, in late 
summer. Needs sLin; normal cactus rt>mpH>s[. 
minimum temperature 5 tP'F. Ar;iieJri'fFJrr i StJfj /Jiari 





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NI;ORAl^ A Gl G ANTEA < Wcni, 

& Bcukub.) Ibcki^b. 

Ciim'ntly kimwn as iV . var. 

[tai:keb,i.iirN. /:nfr(ifWPPt/(L.jiRjUt'r- GJtiinnar, 
k;ri>ij pin up ti ) . Et is brij^ht jijiwn, 

brandling ^rtim tht tww, wi(h four to five 
riks, I he y]i>;hlty munded edj^ts 
lflr);u, pftJinidinp. niund, brown arcolen. There 
are 12 or more gray isl^-black spines from each 
aivolcv unequal in length, usually two or Uia'e 
arv-l^ 4 in or more lun^: floi'^'ers are diurnal, in 
summer, up to 1 'i^in long, purplish rose. 
Retjuires sun; nortna I cactus comi^pst; minimum 
tempera tuiKL' 5^^l^ Wtrlhirn Ptrrr. 







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MtOHAJMONDiA ROSE! FLORA (Werd^ 

& Biickeb.) Backeb. 

Svn: Ntvrnimiy!ulMiirei]Hi}km:fhv^^^ 
(&ackeb.) Ritter 

Columnar, up to about 6'/ift tall ivith a thick 
grav^h-green stem with five ribs. These havt- 
pniminent watrls tipped with largeareoles 
consishng of tufts ol oroomish bristles, The 
spi nes are gra yish-wlii te, 4i n Or more IcWg, 
Fli>\i('ersare pinkish'red with a purplish Center 
line to the petals and 1 '/a-2cn longj including the 
bnm ndelled lube; theytxcurby day, in 
summer Needs bright light; cactus coJOpost; 
minimum temperature 59'^T. Perw, 









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Synr Wi'm^artht wravrkii (FriC, ) Backcb, 



A da rk grayish-green glubula r species 2 ' ^-3 "'ai n 
in diameter with Ihor more tubercuLite til's. 
Areolesare in (he depn’s«ions between the 
lulH'rdes, and there areatHHit ten browmish 
spines up U>^iin long and ivne more central 
spine which is i^tten htHjkeci. Eloivers are white 
or pale iilac pink, and are ^ 4 ^ tin long and wide; 
they are day flowering, insmnmer The plant 
jwukt be kept completely dry in winter. Recju ire's 
a sunny position; an enriched rnineral compost; 
minimum temperature 45"F. Nwth’rn A/ycriJ'erjJ, 
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NOTOCACTUS 




ML>]v\uoc!iiA HORICHll Kimnach 

An Cj-'^iphytk spmts InL'Mti (OPtf si rt‘^ons. The 
titemsaiv initially en?t ( bul lxkH,>nu? pendulnuht, 
iind the branches are tilx>Lil 21 1 bn^- lungonous 
becoming fbc to 1 Vitn wide. ‘3 he man^in^ian? 
serrate with wottl and a lew finebhtities In llie 
serrations, FJtnversari? iunnel-shLipeiJ, abiail 
lonsn Sin rosy pink lo maj^enta atid 

with a bn^ prut ntdin^ yellowish style. They are 
dav flowerinj’, in early sottitner. Needs filtered 
lipht; nonwal eacius tom ptwl; minimum 
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nof*alxochjaPHYLLANTHOJDES([X:.) 
Br, & R, 

Syjr CtTeus DC. 

A slender j. bra nchinf; epiph ytic fact g s u'i t h si.il I , 
strap-like branches I - J l-^lt i>r mi>re kmj;, il is 
bright green in colorr with trenale margins and 
\»ery' small brt>wnish, spineless a reoles. A late 
Spring, day llowering species, the Ihnw'eriare in. 
snadesof pinkr 3-3’ iln long on a tube about -V^in 
in length. I( makes an ideal htiusepEant. CaretuI 
watering is necessary', and it ne^juires (illered 
light; normal cactus comptint; mininuiTTii 
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NO TOC Acrts CORY NODES (Ot lo 
ex rfeifh>Krairtz 

Synt (Ottti ex Pknlt.) 

D. M. Porter 



A. semi-globular^ elongating species up toHjn 
higli. 4|n in diameter. Dark green, il has a 
dcnsiTy W'(.iH,>jly crown and IS- 16 notched ribs 
withareoles '-^V^in apart. Hie spines art' 
yellowish . darker at the tips; sc‘ven it> tw^el ve are 
radials to Yiin long, and there is one longer 
centra]. Flowering in summer, ills dill rnai, wilh 
bright yellow flowers up to 2in across. Re^juires 
full sun; normal cactus compost; minimum 
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NOPAmXTHl A M AC DOUG A LL II (A tox . ) 
Marsh. 

SytiT Li)lvinj mjaiou^nilii A\vx. 

A rare epiphyte ivith long, fleshy, flat stems up 
to I Lli n long and a bouf 2i n bnud . the margi n s 
arepmmliiently crenaled with Inset areoles 
w'hich are Spineless. Flow c ring in day lime in 
early summer, the lilac- rose (lowers are nkirroivly 
lrumpt‘l^ihaped, about !/sin long, and wHh a 
.siouiisb style, sis lo nine stamens, and while 
.stigma lobes. A choice, rare species rec]uiring 
filtered light; slightly add. porous comjjost; 
minimum temperature fW’lv A'l4™afC/jJi?)iisT 



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NOTtKV\tTU 5 FLORICOMUS(Art’ch.) 
Borgervar, VELENOVSKII {ViiC 
ex Biickob. ) Kminz 
5yn: NitUTi(iCiit$ whmtvskii FriC 

A tioTli. glossy more or k*ss globular plarU 

|iig]iK 4-bin in di.iniL'ier. U hnsiib<uil 
20 nok’Itt'd ribs and ihe ntot>k's Lvar man \' 
glassy- ivhile radial spintrs, oltc^o Up^K’sJ reddish, 
about ' jin long^vilh usually oiU' similarly 
l'oIofolI long centra], Day fltv^vering ill suintnor, 
the tlms'^ersare a glossy golden yelknv, 2 - 2 ^ 2 in in 
diameter. Needs lull sun; normal cactus 
cufTifH>s[r minimum temjxiraiure 50"F. iJrnyrrav, 



notocactvsPOLY ACANTHUS (Link 

iL Otto) Theu ni ssen 

Syn: pofyacattihi Ritter 

Dark'f*reen, Mine what glohuLcir plants up to 4in 
in. diameter with about 17 notched ribs. 7 be 
arwlesnin? whitish, set about Vjin apart, and 
bear six to eight w hitish radial spines up to 'jin 
long with u sually one bnger ceni ral . Ear] y- 
sumnicr flowreri ngand dLumaL the flowers are 
caruin'yeliow with prominent reddish stigma 
lobes, and arc ^-4'4ln in diameter, Requires sun; 
normal CACUiS composts minimum temperature 
'F- Stfwi/ni'rJt Ihuzit. 



NGTOCACtusPURFUHEUS Ritter 

A darkgrcX-m gli>buiiir, i a ter elongating spedes 
op to b^/ 2 in In diameter. It has 14 -li:> notched ribs 
and the whitedreolesare set 'Ain apart. 7 hese 
bear about 15 wliitish radial spines '■■ 4 - 4 'Mntong 
and fetur to six yellowish-bnuicn centrals to Fiin 
in length Flnwrering In mid-summer, it is^ 
diumah the ft^wvers are 1 1 - jin long, pinkish 
purple, with w'cde-sprcadtng white stigma lobes. 
Requires a sunny p^isiHon: nomna I cactus 
compost; minimum (emperaturead^T. 
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n'gikh: At nJsM JNIMUS FriC & Krzgr. 

A small cyUnLlricalorglnbtwe plant with 12- 15 
narrow ribs. The areo^les bear 15-1 7 stiff, bristly, 
glassy 'W'hiic radial spines and three' lt> hmr 
slight I V bnuvnish centrals, varc'ing troni 'a- 'A in 
in length, llie (lowers are yellowv about 1 'Ain in 
di,i meter and I in long, ond appear by day, in 
summer. ReL|uires fairly giKHl and bright light; 
normal cactus com post; minimum tem pcTatu re 
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Tl’ieunissen 

Syn: Wi^hfsia proUfcra Ritter 



A grayish-green globular plant 1 in 

diameter. It has 13-17 ribs ivilh crenale edge.s. 
ITieaircoles are '/lo-'Ain in diameter and carry 
bniwmisb spines, six i^ine raJials 'A— T^iin long 
and one, on:>ften up to four, centrals V^ - lin in 
length, Flowers a re yellow', about lin k>ngand 
across; they appear in summer, and are diurnal. 
Metals bhghi sun; normal cactus com post; 
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notcx:acti.:sTEPF[RACANTHUS (Link 
&Otlo)Krdinz 

Svn; Mi 7 /j(ir£irt:rtr 7^;(5 (Liriik 

&Otto)K. Sch. 

A dark'gneen, slightly tlattened globular plant 
up to6in in diameter, with lfi-18 slightly matched 
ribs. Areok'sareaboul apart, bearing 

h ve to sex'en pale y elk>wi sh-bn^vn rad lal Spines 
a nd usually one cen t rai of ii neq ua I le ngt h up to 
lin. It flowers by day, in .summer, the flowenja 
bright canary yellow , up to 2in long and wide. 
Kec|ui res brigh t Eight; norma t caettj s amiyxist; 
minimum lempt'ralure 5i1''F, /iFycrjlkw, 

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NYCTOCEREUS 



OBRECONJA 





MVClOCKRfUsCHONTALENSlS Alex. 

A crecpinf;, ErE«i!iti:p, riant with stems to 3fl or 
mon' in lonsth, and nraochinj; frtwty, The siems 
are vtlltiwjsh or pale ^reenand about 2in thick 
mth fuurto six angular ribs, The s pines are- 
brtwnish, varying from in length, ot 

which five to seven are radials^ and one to four 
arc centrals. Flowers a^re nocliimal. appearing in 
early summer; they arc svhitish, 2l*-3*nn long, 
and sw^eetly scented. Ret^uircsa position in 
slight shade; norma t cactus conTffK'sst; miniTmiTn 
temperature 55"F. Mexico fQdxrtilt)^ 







\tm.iCACit.'sUEBELM ANNE ANUS Buir. 

A dark-green globular species, somewhat 
flattened on the upper surface, and about 7in in 
diameter. U has 12-16 pnimincni Ihiek ribs and 
large, while aretilcs tvUh siJi; kv eight gravEsli* 
while radial spines '/:-lin in length- Mid- 
summer fUTwering, it is diurnal; the flowers, a re 
glassy red^ and al^ul l ^iin long and w ide. 
Kceds bright light; normal cactus compost; 
minimum temperature 5t7'F- flmaiiT { fiio Gmrrde 
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nyctocereusSERPENTINUS ^Lagasci! Jk 
Rodr.) Br.& R. 

Sjm: St 

Rt^dr.) N, P.Taybr 

Slem.sareereclorslighlty pendant, often 
trailing; they are 15-2£>fl in length, Y^-2in thick, 
with 10^13 slightly rounded ribs. Thereareabt^ut 
12 whitish or brownish spines ^^lin long. Night 
flowering in Summer, the flowers are w'hite, 
pinkish externally, andfi -flin long. Needs slight 
shade; normal cactus compost; minimum 
tern penitu re 55'T- Mcx’jot i fmMtly EiT.sfcrp j I. 



OkKEiCONiADENEGHEi Frif 
Syf\:Sfnmlmidusdem'^tvi(r'ti£i) Koiviey 

A globular plant wilh a thick lapnotU. Ilieslems, 
3 Yji n in d iamelcr, a re covered with gray! sh- 
gfeen or brownish -giwn flat., liMf-likc tuK' ivies 
W'hicharespiraily arranged r and are h 1 Ihui t ^jin 
long, lin wide at the base. Arwles appear at (he 
lips of I he tubercles beaii ng a fe w' brist ly spi nt^ 
which .soon fall, Fliwvers form in cenlerof plan!; 

I hese a rv wh lie, ^4-1 across, a nd are di u r na t, 

appearing in summer. Ke«.^uires full sun; nomtal 
eaclusaimpost; minimum lemperature 50' F, 
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OfU^^lA ALBISAETTACENS Btickcb. 

A pUiril with Mime what cylindrical 

orl»nf;ish, flaUt'ni.’d joints 1 Viin \>r miiK kmg, 
tin &rt^covt'rt>d with soti wluHshj 

bristlc-Iike spineb^ about 10 trum each anxile and 
2 !/;in lon^, curved , and bpreadin^ in all 
dinh;lions. Ftoivors are reddish purple and 
1 actoss; they are diumab in sunimen 
Needs light; htirmalcactuscon’ipcwt; 
minimum tempera tun? StTlb 




DPLKiiA ALCAHES Wd>er 

A branching, spiny shrub up to about 3tt high, tt 
hnis intireor less dark-green cydindhcal ]r>inls 
2'^Oin loufi io2in thick with prumineni 
tubercles, The an?t>les are whitish, K-aring 
velk>w gkichids^ with tive to twelve whitish- 
yellow spines 1 in in length . L>ay flnwering in 
mid-summer, the flowers p^iy'fin?enish-yellow‘ 
with reddish cdgi^ to the pekils and l-I '/lin 
long. Needs a bright sunny position, which is 
eswiUial; normal cactus toiTLposl; miniintirn 
te nijX'fai ure !50"l-, Mc.uirt> )- 





OPUNTIA ARB USCUL A Enj^dm, 

A shrub-like plant 3-6‘>ift tali. It has spreading 
branches wilh joints 2" tidn long, l,:in thick and 
loWj inconspicuous lubercles up to lin long. 
There are one to four reddish spines, '/i-I Vsjn 
long, in sheaths ot pale brown from each afeole, 
Flowers, ^-1 'Ain in dEameter, are yellowish 
green and are d iiimak t^zeu rring i n earl y 
Summer Requires full sun; normal cactus 
compost; mi tiimum tempera tu re 45‘'F. USA 
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OPU.srtiA ARECHAVALETAI Spc^. 

A shrubby, erect , much bn\ nchi pla nl 3- 1 Oft 

|jL|. 'Hie bright-green jiiinls are oblong or 
obt^vate and flat, and lOin- 1ft long. It has quite 
S!Ttci:ll btyiwn areivtes with one to three spreading 
white Spines up to 3 '/tin in length, Fk>wersare 
yellow, with w'hilesIdmenH and style; they are 
diurnal, coming in mid -summer. Needs a sunny 
location; norma I cactus com po.sl; minimum 
temperature Arycifiutifi, Urjjyurry, 





OPUNTIA A RG ENTI N A Criseb, 

A tree-like plant up k>4^fl tali in its l^abiiai. It has 
a t h Ick, cy Eind rical, fresh-green t m nk 2 '/ji n 

I hick and cj lindrica I branches beanng Hat oblong 
joints 2— i^Ain long with one, rarely more, 
slender spine up to b 2 in in Icngtli. Flowering by 
davin mid-sunnmer, the flowers a re greenish 
velttTw and 1-1 '/iin in diameter Us fruilsare red, 
differing in this respect from (he similarO- 
infiiSf/k'risisHaw. which has yellowish fmits. 
Requires full sun; normal Cpictusctimpitsl; 
minimum temperature 50"F. .Verf/n'r^J ArycMijJ'Mi. 




GPLiMTiA ARMATA liflckeb. 

A dull-green, low-grt>wing, spreading plant 
with joints a bout TAin long, ^v-^'jjn wide. The 
aneoles are small but prominent, and rctidish 
brown ^vitlr tufts of minute reddish-browfn 
gkichids. '['here are alx^ut nine while spines, 
often with darker tips, varying from ^A-Viinin 
length. Flowers are puissibty ydl.i>w, and appear 
bv day in mid-summer. Needs gootl light; a 
sfightiv caJcaretiuscomposl; nrinim.um 
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A liiw^ buahy spL'di??i bunii’ un fl short slem, J'Ihl' 
bluLsh-j^rcen joints iiire mort nr SussoVitl in 
slifijX', ihscttiind fleshy, jnd 4-(>in lonj;, Areolea, 
Sft aIx>u I y 4 in J part, bear brown pkichids d nd 
tme to three t>a>wnish-bUick reflexed sptnes 
V 4 -lin in leny;th. It is day flowerinj^ iin summer; 
the flowers are deep yellow ivilh reddish tMSt>s it^ 
the and about 1 l/^n lonj^. Ret]iun?ssim; 
norma I Cjih.'tus coni pofil; jiunimum temperature 
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OPUNTlA BASI LARIS Enptim. & Bi^^elow 



A bush species op toatxiut 3 tt hi^h. The loints 
are almost ovnil, bluish ftm'n or a p^ije reddish 
preen, and. 4 * fttn Itmj;, with a veKvtV 
ap[ 5 t'a ranee. The aret>les are brow nish with 
ixxidish'brotcn piix’hids and stimelimtrs one 
short spine. Day flowoKrip in early summer, I he 
dowsers a re reddish purple, 2 ^^3 loin tonp and 
acniss. Requires a s^ery' bright position; a pomus 
eiirichtxi mtneralajmptjst; minimum 
temperaturu ^/of^/PLT^r iIIctjclt, USA 







orustTiA BRACHYCLADA (Griffiths) Munz 
Syn: OptftrJ'i'a fjfeif/iyfilfifJff Griffiths 

A low''pn>winp, spreading plant with small 
grayish-preen joints 2-3 lAin lung, 1-1 ’^n w^ide. 
They bear many small bnmnish an'oles with 
brown gkx'hids which are spineless. Flowers ow 
a deep red, ojp-shapvd and 2-3 Yiin in diameter; 
they appear by day, in summer, A choice, quite 
rare plant. Requires full sun; a normal cactus 
cumpttsl wflih a little lime added; minirnnm 
temperatim?‘l5"F. USA iOiiifttrtitsii. 





ciPL vri A BE RG E R I A N A Weber 

A (rec-like species attaining ili' t:- |£H 1 in height 
The joints art- pale lt> fresh green, 4 - lOin k^ng. 
2 - 4 in wide, with grayish a reoles and yelltuvish 
glochidh. There are Itvo (o tliree spines wlmcii are 
yelloivish passing logray. and -'j-I t-ain long. It 
flowrers freely in summer, ilntl b diurnal, ^vith 
bright rtiJ bkx>ms up to 2 ' :in diameter. liiisv to 
cuEtivate, it requiiv.s full sun, normiii taclus 
compost; minimum (emperauire 4 n‘T i-lMtti 
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f ; >iUA BIGELOWn Kitgtlm, 

Syr\] Cuitf r^Jn tipi mtta ()i ( E iTgd m . ) 

}■. Kmilh 

An i-nvt, shrubbv up IiuiLkuiI 1ii|^h 

ThflisKl ►iften 

lun>^. 2in lilies. AnLHiluhijmMvhilf^^'jlIwL'IlLnv 
f^liKhids tind tlifiXMrt? miiny spine*?*, 

siv Ui ii'n r.idiiils up lin 3nnp. Ami six isi u-n 
slightly li>nf*i*r cenfriil**- FStnifr?* .iru purple, 
dbuiit ] Enn^ jnJ ncrc^hs, ,ind iiiviiiurntil, 

apptiirirlK irt summer RwijuEn'S lull sun; n 
normiil ciictus ctJinpusl, min iin ti m ii-nnpem tune 
|ill‘'F- t-JSA fCitiifvrtm. Ar^rtifjrr), ,Vur^/N‘rjriVft’.v(n' 

i’rtf/rt? 




op-t MTv\ BRAT 5 Tl ANA K. Brand, 
Syn:Grte4i«iw^ iirjhTEiriUfl Br. & K 

A low, bushy pliinl. sfm-frvt1 tvr spr.ivvlinj;, 
t-Linsistini;;tit elliptical i>r[.-ylimtriLXll gmvish- 
^;rLt‘nj{ lints. It Eiflseij^hi Lonmt*rit>sivit|i.iri*itles 
sei .tlHHit ’.^in apart beHirinj^filiKii ids which stKin 
liill, as do the small leaves. 3 he spines a re 
vftluiivish white. Lil Which 12urniun‘are i.i dials 
u p lo 1 i n lun^, a nd ti m r lo 1 1 ve a re ceri t rals to 
2i[x. Summer llixwerin>4, t!ie hti};hl yetkne 
flowers apfHsir b\' dan' and are 1 - ] ' ;m across 
Netxi s a su nn V [xisi t io n ; ni irmal cavlus o.nn’i pLW ( ; 
mmimum tem [K'ra lu n* 5(1^' f- Mt‘.Vf+e ^CihiJeu/fri' 





orL STtA BURRAGEAN A Br. &r K, 

A knv, spin V" shrub up tiJahout3tt tall. Ihediill- 
j^neen jixints are hi- ' -lin thick arid each isalxnil 
bin lunj^ a n d mure or less cyl incl ricn I . The hmw n 
aniHi'lesaife ckTseU^sel, and bear short yd lot v 
;;|[h:hids and nuniert+us binpht yelltitv spines 
ahoul -Vdn long- It is summer tlotvering and 
diurnal; the Hotvers are nxkiish. green at tJie 
base, and J 1 Vdn in diameter, !kxiuirt*S bright 
sun; norma I cactus com pusl ; m ini mm m 
tein|,x?ratun.-' ^t"th jVfc.vx'u rf!a;rrj. 




OPLNri iaCANTERAI ArecTi. 

A trex-^Like species alxKU 3Tt or little more high. !l 
hnts slender oblong j oi nls u p lo Wtn long , 

1 W-2' iin broad. The brownish- violet aaxxles 
bear up lo (W'O whitish, i>ften brown-lipptxi 
spines n h mg, bu I are sometimes 

spi neiess . Flowering i n late su ni mer, the plan t i s 
diurnaE with the bkKuns lasting several days. 
The orange flotvers aren't- 1 l-;un irt diameter^ 
Requires bright light; rtorinal cactus compost; 
minimum temperature 55" F. 





OPVNTiACJrlLOROTTCA Engelni, 

& Bigelow 

A bushy, somewhat tree-like spjedes up to 3i\ or 
more tall. The joints a re a pwle bluish-green, 
-tV 4 -Srn long, 4V4-.^st/iin bruad vvith round, 
grayish arctiles These have yellow glochidsand 
one to six pisle velkm'LsIi spintrs which beCortU' 
almost black tvith age and art* -Yg J Vj in long 
Flow'ersarediumnL tK’Curring in summer^ and 
am vellow, Rushed reddish extemallv, and alx^ui 
2in long, ,^tn broad. Requires full sun; normal 
cactus comfHTSt; mi nimuni tempe ra I ure -15’ T. 
Afomj(ScvNtri?, liftjiiK t/5AfOiJ'rfhrN4iT. .Vtinrfiir, 
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ofuntaCEIOLLA VVdXT 
Syn:Ci/JtVi(^n3/Ji4J'iffttc/aTj'3'ii (Weber)!', KntillT 

A shrub-tike plant 5-1 ttft tall in its habitat. The 
dull"green jointsarecx'lindrical to oval. ItJin k>ng 
and 1 '/i-3tn thick llie arx^ciles have yelkiw* 
glcichidsand numerousydk>wLsh radial npincs 
fein or more long and one longer cen t ral . 
f’liHvering by day in mid-siimmerr the flinvers 
lire rose pin k anci I - 1 '•■'ii n i n diameter. lk*qui te's 
Su n; normal cactus com post ; min I m u m 
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ot^L’MtACLAVARlOFDES Pfeiff. 

Syr: riJHiiL’ffjiwrwrd'iei: Koisl* 

A low, bushy, strag^^ling sp^Lios with f^rniyish- 
bix.iwn ji:>ints whkh an? cyliOiifica], Pettish, or 
tan'Sltiijx'd- The clnse-sei dreolei* hivt- kiur to 
ten short,, while, fine spines, hlovversat^ 
brownish vellow ,ind ,ibi:>ul2^<iin loiij?, 2in 
across, flpjwcirinj^ tw' Jay in miii-sLimmer. Needs 
slij^iit shade; ntjrmal cartu* wmptist; niintmiim 
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OPUNTIA CLAVATA Enpelm. 

Synt (EngL'Im.) Kmillt 

y\ clump- ftamti nft spedes with slems up lo3in 
loiiK, V*- lin tliick- n is more orleSfi ovai in shapt^ 
with close-set aret.>]«iancl pale yellow j^ltichids. 
Thespines are w^hite, wilh ahi>Li! It! raduils up to 
^tiin lon^r and four lo eight centrals up to 1 in. 
Summer flowering, it is diurnal, with gotcien- 
yellow flowers atH>U( C/^inlong. Ket|iiiresbrighl 
sun; slightly calcarvtius cactus compt>sl ; 
mi nimum lem pera t u re USA f iVeie 














OPUNTIA COCHINELJFERA Mill 
Syit: NoiJiik'n Ci>t'ht*mUih'rti (L.) SaEm-Dyck 
(specific title variously i>peU) 



A (mce-like species Itl- J3fi high with globSV 
giwn, obtJViite-elongaU'd loinls^t/j-lflin long. 
2-4-V:iin wide. The arettles arv set fa r a poi rt w i ( h a 
few yellow gliKhids; they are either spineless or 
have twi>to four spines 'A-^an kmg- A stimmer 
flowering pla nl, and diu mal , t he flowers a re 
2E^-3in long and reddish pink. R[ec|uiresd bright 
kK'alion; normal cactus com post: minimum 
tern peratu re 55' 'F. Tropfriif CcJif ml ArfrcriLn . 




OPUNTIA COLUBRINA (Cast.) Backeb. 

A rarely encountered, slender cj'lindricat plant li> 
3fl high with liull'green, almost bluish-green 
joints 2 'A-7in long and about “•■iiiia Ihick. It has a 
few' aiXM>les bearing rttinule whitish gkjchids and 
one to I hrec bristly whitish spines '<4- 'Ain long. 
The fltnversarc dlrcm yetlotv, abi>ui 2*/^an in 
diameler, and are followed by piirpiish-red 
fruits. I'hey blwna in mid-summer, and are 
diumak Requires sparse shade; normal cactus 
cnmptist: minimum tern pera tu re 55''F, Afjjfutrrfjj 
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□puntiaCOMPRESSA (Sdlisb.) Macbr. 

A clump-forming spedcs with dull lo grayish- 
green more or less orbku la r join Is '■^lin long, 

2’/s-4^dn bniad. It has brmvn .ireoles and 
glcKhids, and only onespirte loanareolej these 
are 1-1 Uiin long, and gravis h , It is a summertime 
plants day flowering, wilh bright yellow tlovvers 
I 'y^i-2'/5in in diameter. Requires Sun; norma! 
cactus compost; minimum tempera turv45"’F, 
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OFUNTiaCOMPRESSA vjr, PUSCO- 
ATR A { Eri^ol m. ) Won iger 
Syri: Ofiuntm fuscoatm En^einr.; OpuMJprr 
wiflmkT'f Br. &L R. 

ITiis is a more or loss prostrate plant wilh bright- 
green loblutsh-green ji?ints up to aboui 4in long, 
3-3VHin wide, .ind s*Tmewhat c[ub-shat>ei.k The 
areoles have d u sters of redil ish -brith^vTii giiTChids 
a nd one to I hree yelkwvi.sh, becoming gr ay tsli . 
spines Vii“2in in length U flowers in mid- 
summer and is diurnal r w4ili sulfur-yellow 
flowers, to a bout 4in in diameter. ReijuirL”» (u|( 
sun; normal caclusci>mptist; mioimum 
lempi.‘ralure45"r. i^fSA (Tc.vrfjjJ 




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opumiaDILLENII {Kqt.) Haw. 

Syn: O^funtm i([>rri^^^^Salnn'Dyck. 

A denst^lv brantchcd, titten rather !i.pravs'lih;^ 
bush with ddrk-f;rcen ebovdte |oint?iiMUtri 
bearinfj tarj;y arwile* with yellinv gk^biJs 
Spines v'an,' tunsiiierably; they an? sniiieiimes 
ahsenl . «r ( here may he wv'eral . t? p In UJ* 
yellrtvvish ones !^-I l'‘nn lonj;. Tbeiit? iiKiv’ be 
either straights twisled. nr decidevlty curved, I'he 
nt5W'en>are pale yellou' and up ii>5V.itn lt>ng.. 

|]i) wering by day in la te sitaniner. Retj u tresTull 
sun; very^ pnn )us e^l^i^ ht.*d in tnit'r.i| compost; 
mi ninuam temperature 53”r, fntffiait 

iimth Amersat. LfSA ifhfrufiii. Mi'Mlf 



OPL'NTiA DISCOLOR Br. & R. 

A senii'proslwte plant with very' dark green 
|ointii2-fiin k>ngr ’vi-ilruhiek, and almost 
niindrieal in shape. It has dark hro^vni arwrles 
with bruvvngiLJCh ids, There a re usually two or 
three grayish-browm spines, i^linin length. 
Rnwers an; bright yetlnw^^ abnul Itn across, and 
blcMiin by day in .summer. Needs g(w>d., bright 
light; normalcaL'tus com post; mini mum 
temperatuTe 5CT'F. Aiyfcnhiftf. 



opuntiaECHFOS Henv. 

Syn: ''^r. (How.) 

Backeb. 

Treedike plants up to 2bH high and much 
branched. The loinLs are bright grven, ovoid to 
eliipticak and upto Ifl long with wimlly arei^les 
and yellow' gkxhids. 1110 plant has yeUowish- 
brown spines 4 i^-5in long, someol them 
spreading, others doi\'nwanF j't>iiiting, and 
gdden-yellow' lltnvers about 3in ivhich are 
diumai, in summer. Ret^utres bright sun and 
wannth,, w'hich are essential: normal caidus 
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oruivTiA ELATA Link & Otto 

A (a idy tall , bushy species wit h brigh t green., 
smtmlh, eloofititcd (oints6- lOin in Length and op 
to bin wide. The w'liitc woolly anotiles areset well 
apart. Spinesare tiFten abscriir hut there is 
usually one about lin tongi.in younger gnnvth, 
and older joints are more spiny. Nowering in late 
sum mer, i t is di ur nal . The flowers are pale 
orange-yeliow with prominent yellowish white 
stamens. Needs gtx^ light; nomnal cactus 
comptist; minimum temperalurt'Otr i'r f^uvpyurTy, 



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Ol’UNaiAENGELMANNiJ Siilm-Dv'irk 

A rmist ni;f Jium lobHjisli 

j»rL‘cn, and ijpiaatMiiit-ltt‘Jiiiihif;h. TJu^ 
broadly oval, 8in-l^( lonp. A recites with 
browriiiHh wtxil hearbmcvnish Rlochidii and haw 
Irom one lo f^'i'oral yellowish or f» ravish spiries 
up {o^iin lohj^- l1ic (lowers a ditirnak 
appea ri ng in earl y summer, and a re a ck'iir sulfur 
yollcnvand uptoaboullin ditimeler, Ret^ulres 
lull sun; normal racluscnimposi; minimum 
lem j^eratu tv LVrdi’spmid jpj Afer fiTti £» 

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orLJ\TlAENGELMANN!l var. 
ACICULATA {Griffiths) VVeniper 
Syn; Griffiths; Opuntu} 

ifiuihcitturi var. aciatlatn liravo 



In its manner of ftitiivth this is similar to the 
species: the joints art? 5-Hjn lon^j dark preen 
with areales bearing dense tufts of reddish- 
brow n gtiKhids- ITiey havetine to three 
brmsmish spines, ixcasicinally more, l-2mn 
long. Flowering in early summer, it is diumat; 
the flow'eisan? reddish magenta oriirange, 
rarely yellow, and 3lA— fin in d wruoter. 
Keqitiremenl sane the same as tor the species. 
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oPUNrilA ENGELMANNJI var. 
UNGUIFORMIS (Griffiths) Wenigor 
Synt iff GriffitKsi; Ofttatfia 

iifitiht'imiTi var. (Griffiths) 

L. Bcnstm 

An u pingh t or sprawling plan t Tlie pale green . 
elongated ]<iintsareHin”Ifl 3in long, abtiLil4in 
iiVtde, and thearvolesaTe brown with yellow'ish 
gJ.tKhids. Thev have one to five yellowish spines, 
i/ii-Vjin tong. Mid-sun^rner flowrering, and 
diurnal the fliiwersare yellmv or orange, often 
on same plan t , a nd nbt>ij ! 3in 1 n dia me ter. 
Requsremen ts a re the m me as for the speeders. 
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opumtiaENCELMANNII var TEXANA 
(Griffiths) We niger 

In general, this is vep-^ similar to the species. The 
areotes are scarcely woolly Hind set wett apirt, 
tvith few ginchids and one to three or more 
slender pale yellowish spines, ^'4-Jin long, 
especially tnim the upperareotes. Flow'ersare 
yellow, 3. Wf-4in in dia meler, and a ppea r by day 
in mid'Summer. Rcciuirementsare the same as 
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opuntiaERECTOCLADA tkickeb 

A durnp-fomung species, the dark-green ji pints 
are about 2in long. 1 '•/Sin wide, and n.imm'l v 
oblong and flat- AreoteH have redd is] vbrown 
glochids and spines, ijsuallv two to fourtxT 
areole. The flow'ers an^bright carmine, anoiil 
I '^n dia meterH a nd a re da y t1o we ring i n 
summer- Keciuires slight shade; norma t cactus 
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qpuntiaERINACEA En^elm. & Bigelow 
Syn: OpiPPffm fnfstrkiun viir. f^v^APprfp 
Backfb. 

A clump-forming plant with bluish -green, more 
or lessoblong pc!ints2-bin long, I wjde- 

It has fairlivdcsw-set are^ples armed ivith 
yellowish glc»diids and many w hitish spines up 
to2in in length. Day flow'ering in mid-sumnier, 
Ihenow'ersareaboui 2 '.'Sin broad, and usuatlv 
deep red, Kei.[uiressun; slightly cakvm'eius 
cactus com poiit; minimum temperature 4S"F, 
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t)TL'MriAERINACEA var. URSJNA 
(Weber) Parish 

Syii: var, jers/^ici (Weber) 

Backeb. 

Cit'iiierally similtir u>tJieS].H-dt‘s in rvspecl !jI ibe 
foinis, the principal train re beinj; ihe numeruus 
prayish^wnite Initj^ t^pines which iirtM'en^ 
noMiuiisanii cur\?in^, iinci are3hj-4in Limp. Tlir 
tliMrt'ers.ire yelit swish, jtxiut hnvid, and 
,ip f.H^a r bv da V i n early sitn^i ner. Rei^ u iivs a 
simnv pisr.ition: rusnihil c.iclus conifHJst wUh 
li me dll pp i n a Lided ; min i in uin !em re 
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OinJNnAESTEVESU Brauli 



A verv mcenlly intrLHluLt?d species ej" Jiiile 

is known inculliiatkiHh It is nanied ter (he 
discs^vener, EstevesiVix-tra. rhelarf^epmyish to 
hUiisK-^reen joints hav'e numemus artvies 
arrange in revvs> bearing |■^^n«tebr^,>wnt>r 
blackish spines- Hlovii'ers are iinkmws'nr hut 
prt?sunKibty the)' an? diiiiTial in summer, 
ivquiringbrighftighl; norinal cactus aampusl; 
minimum ieniperature Sir'p, ttraid/ (HitUia}. 



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OJ t \ 1 1 A ER I N ACE A var. UTA H ENSI S 

(Engelm.l L. lieiison 

Svm Ojnmlm trejfrmr var. Wwji/ijptflrrr L. 

fetistin 

^intilar tliespedes: ilieji^inlh. are urtnivate. 
2“3*.'!;ir Etsng, 2— 3 V 4 in wi|h nnnieri'iiis 

grayish -white spines in Ute up|.H^rarei>les, l-2in 
lung, straighi or ream ing. I'ltiwering b)' dav ti^ 
eariv sumineg Ehellnwers-m' red and abi>ut 
3^4in acTiws, l<t\|uirts^ (ull sun; nunnalcartus 
cumptjst with time ChippingS addl'd; mit’LtmtJiin 
temperalLire-15'T, USA fiVerJ'j'riTJJ' ArirdPftP, 

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ol‘L.%1 lA EXALTATA Be^cr 

Syn: (Berger) 

Backeb- 

Closely allied ioC7. >rfipr(ifrif(r, (his is a tree-like 
sptHies up to nearly 201 1 tail in ilH ha Wfal, having 
mure ur less cylindrical leave-ii alx^ul 3in long. 
Tlie grayish'gmen stems and joints are 
cyltnd rical , wil h areirksi Iva ri tig a few spi nes 
Initiallyv later up lo 32or muLsre; these are darkish 
yellow to reddish brown. Flowering b)' day in 
summer, the (lowers a re more or less brick n?d* 
2'/iin or more across. Fruits red. Needs Sun; 
nomuji cactus comptssl; minimum tempera! lire ‘ 
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opuntiaFALCATA (F* Kmith) 

Syn: {Ekm. & Werd-) 

F. Kmith 



Tretj-like pUnt^ up to about 4ft 9in high, with 
dark clossy^aH?ii joirtis to lft2in long, 3^/iitn 
broad. The flatteri^ tiurfaa^i^n? marked with 
liomew'hjl obscua^prximinetKe* Anjoles, 
which art whitish, bear two to eight palt 
brownish or vtHow'ish spines ’-^n or more tong; 
these are rough and ntH.dle-like.The reddish 
Howers, l-2in acmss, apptarin summer, and are 
diurnal. Retjuires light shade; normal cactus 
compost; minimum temperature 55'''R 





orL‘.vtiAnCUS-iNDlCA(L)MiIL 

Prtibably the most common member of the 
Gu’ttico?Cr having been cultivated and nLi(uiatii!:ei:l 
in rnttny parts o( the world, h isa twe-tike plant 
10ft or more tall, the gray ifih-gf ten jt>inLs 
8in- lfl3in long, 4-8in broad with whitish 
areotesand yellow glwhids. Usually spineless, 
mon? occasionally there are one or t^vo thicks 
straight spines. Fknverii^g in the daytime in 
Summer, the llov^'ersare wIIrpw, and about 2Tjin 
long,. Requires full sun; normal cactus, compost; 
minimum temperature 5(1'^'F. Trupioj/ .■flwfi'rjc'a . 




OPt-vriAFULGlDA Ungolni. 

Synt Cyimdrupufitin F, Knulh 

A tree-like plant 3-Ktft high ivilh a thick 
cylindrical stem, branching abtsve. The joi nu are 
j^ayish-gieen, 4-fiin long and 1 ’/zin thick, t he 
small areoltfs bear pale yellowish gjochids with 
about U1 brownish oryelloivish spines w^tlh 
white sheaths, 1-1 'Ain long, Flowering by day in 
mid •Slimmer, the fliiiwersare nwe pink and 
about lin across. Needs full sun; slightly 
calcareous cactus com pisl ; min i m urn 
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tM^L.^TTiAGOSSEUNlANA Weber 

A glaucous-green, densi^ly bushy spts:tes up to 
3ft high with more or less ortiiculale points 
3 A -"in wide, slightly less long, and u(i ti‘ ' 'In 
I hick. AruolesCiirTV liallsot velknvish-broivn 
glochidsand one to fiW twisting, lleMUiirs 
whitish spines ’ 4 -2in long rvith ttne up to4in 
bu m nier (iLiweri ng, and diurnal . 1 1 u‘ tlowers a tv 
2 A' 3*/ziOtH’A>ss, deep yelkw with ysiU* u^ddish 
bases kii the petals. Rtn^uires tiill sun: normal 
cactus com ptist, minienum tomperalure fHl'T 
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GRAQLICYLINDRICA Wk-gAnd 

lku:keb. 

A small. sleJider species, often ivilh a short stem 
and tairlv long Lylmdrical joints up toWin king, 

' I- V lin widif. 1 he areoles are minute, w hile 
letiesd. and bearing IhormorL'Iine, white radial 
spines I m- kun long and one centiral Ntightly 
longer. It tknvers by day in earlv' summer with 
n.iiie-ptnkll;oweifs I - I '/zin wide. Requires giHiti 
light, which is essi,miia|; slightly c.iloin.iius 
compost; minimu in teriiperalureSO^fk US.4 
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aruMTA HYSTRICINA Erigelm. 

& Bij;elow 

A ktiv -jjjixwi nf; , ctunip- f«rmi [li^ iipt-'dtfS wi t f i 
■ilmost Cl rcu Ur dark^i^reon jt>i nls 3^.‘4-5i n lon^. 
2^'i:-4]nbf(wd. l‘ht'jnH)lesjrec]iist‘-iFyl wUh 
}5itli?-brawn f^kifhidsand sis to spines 

vvhich jre bmtvnishj Kx'ominj; .ind 
'/^:-5V4r^ long. It is ikiy Jlo wiring in sumniL-r (he 
flowefii ^fO)»enerailiy'bnj;ht yelk>vv -i[vd 2-51- 4n 
in diflmeU’r. Needs j sunny position; noiTHkll 
Ciictus compost; tninintuni lempt'm(orv^45”lv 
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oru-vnAlMBRiCATA \ ]jw, 

Syn; Opmttiff tia'iyicn$DC. 

A green lobitiish-gfeen, low species ^tsiui UH( 
hifth, much bru culled - fhe joints nre 3-Hin k)ng., 
1-t '/jin (hick, with prominent tubficlesand 
Urge vt'lkHvisli nreo'leii with tew glochids. It Ives 
1 0-30 spines to .in j retile; iwtdi sli or whi ti sh .1 nd 
long, Rowers, diurniitinsimimer, Jre 
VAriiibk*; they m;iy be purplish, reddish, or 
vellowish and. Are mainly ] 'y^3'/jin acriiss. Thill 
shown lb tisux’iated with U, diVipjcuii. Requires 
Hill sun: nomVll wcUtscomptjHt; rnininiutu^ 
temperature WEv ■fSeriJ'/ri.Tjr iffc/i'tJj' (0 Ci'ii^ra/' 
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OPLKll/V 1 M H R ICATA var, 
ARBORESCENS (Engelm.) WtMTigcr 
Syn: Opjwifii iirlwrescivjs Engelm. 

A bushy or ii w t ree-tike pin nl, 3- 1 Oft h igh, bu I 
I he si W can be most varia bie . |oin ts a n more or 
leiiiiccyliccdricalr ningiog from 2-bin or more long, 
Vein ora Ul tie more lliitu. covered wiili 
elongating tubercles, ^A-'/iin high. Theareoles 
have few glochidsand two to len p^iJc-brtwvnisii 
spines t^-1 '4iin long, and the Row^ervarv pinkish 
or lavender colored and up to 3in across. 
Ri.*quirc^mcnls are the wine as for the species, 
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Ljjnj.srriAlMBRlCATA var. LLOYDII 
(Rose) Bravo 

Somewhat si mi Ur to 0+ iitiitrifatu var 
'Arborescens', whh rat her longer joints a btJut lin 
thick and five loten gr tty ish- white spines, 
yj-4^n or slightly mote long. Summer 
tlowering, it. U diumal with dull-purplish 
bkxvms, 1-1 '/;in in diameler Retjutrt^entsan? 
the same as for the spe^es- Codml A'fc'-VN.n. 







OPL'NDA IMBRICATA var. VIRIDIFLORA 

(Br. & R,) Weniger 

Syn : pfJttMf in i4rrt/i/?drii Br. fir R . 

A bush-like spec tea I-2fl high, generally molt' 
dwarfed in cultivation. It has joints from 2-3in 
long, lo-Vdn thick, jiioreor lesscyltiiJncaland 
covered with hiberclei? I’he grayish aitnilesbear 
tufts of yellow^ish gkichidsand five to seven 
spines up to Y^in long. Mowers are greemisb, 
tinged reddish, and are 1 (/i-Sin long. 
Requirements are the same as for the species, 
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OPL,NmA IN AMOENA K, Sch, 

A low-grovi'’ing species rarely eucc^llng 2fl high* 
The joi nis are biXHviiish green or blui sh green 
and 3Vj-6'Ain long, 2-3in wide, often hj lin 
thick. The small areoles hn( ve whitish gliK'hids, 
which are usually spineless. Summer flowering, 
it is diurnal with brick-red fliTwers l-l ’Ain long. 

I '.^lin across. Needs a bright position, which is 
essential; normal cactus compost; minimum 
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onjMiA INARM ATA Backeb* 

Syn: initnmhi lkickvL\ 

A lov\'-ginn\'i n^. dump-form] n.):» lipt'cius^ i itivu- 

KA‘en irtColur^vUh I-^in ■4'i- 

^ im bnvid r It hrth 3flf jic ivhi W ii reult'h beflii nf; a 
fe^v bristles is hith qiiiddy tiilL nnJ miniiti.’ 

S!^y ' white j^ltKhids which j re more nr k*ss 
spiivvli,»s^s. DlIv ikHveritij^. in l.iie summer, the 
llowerStire s bright deep rt'd* olxxjl ] ^ :iri in 
diiimeler, with d sli^md w ith btuckish-^ uilet 
lobes. ReL|uires full sun j rutrrirdlciielLts compost, 
m i nijnum tem per j [ Lire 55"F . 




oi’LN^nAlNVICTA Braiide^ee 

A bui^hy pi Ant rjivly tiHsirv ih^n i '•itt l-iJl- It Kits 
J^rk'ftruen shcul iyUiKlricdl icpints^t'-r— lin lonj;, 
2V;-3iin thick w^ilh Innj;, low-set tuberck*s. The 
.ireirles Art? white with ui few^ wliile ^liKhiils jnJ 
.ihoui2tlstrdi^hi Jnd curving spines up to 3 in in 
length, which ■(trv retl M first then becorning 
gmyish. It tlowersbvcliiy in mid-summer; (he 
bkHimsare bright yelliAV, about 2in acmss. 
Kec{uipe5 full sun: norm-ilcdctoscompust; 
ntininium tem>x?mlurv 55' ‘l\ jVJwn’fj r/id/rfh 





OPUNTIA IPATl AN A Card, 

Very^ closely allied SftjfpHJviPliJ' , Ihis is d lou - 

gro-vving pLint I ft- ll't 3tn high. Ihe m.iin stem is 
ga-t-n, often slightly i-niirplish, -md aIx>lj| i>in 
thick tvilh lyljTidrtcdl branches 3-3' nn in Jengih- 
Ihe w'hite arwles set ill */iin intervals have pale 
yelknvish glochidsimcl five to nine bnmmrsh- 
u'hilespines, stimesotsn [.illing, olhers '“ain 
Song. Stimmer floweriing, and diumaL the 
flowersiireapiilcaircinge-pink. iiboul 1 'Ainlong- 
Keeds a bright position: nonnal cactus Com|Hist; 
iiiijiimuni tempierj[un?A^''*F. Ajij'ej'ri'fStipp/jj LrjjzJ. 




ol'LiiVTiA Kl SKA*LORO Speg . 

Aseini-proscnde, spreading species with glossv 
green , tlat jLiinls up h> 1 ft long, r’^'hn broad, and 
more or less lanct?-shaptd. There area Tew snialL 
whitish areoles with one or tw^t> pale spines, up 
(o 1 f lin long. It Lsdlumah tloivehng in iaSe 
surnmer wH h rich ora nge blooms, 1 '■■‘z -2in 
across. Needs bright light; normal cactus 
compost: minimum temperature StV'T , .4ryf’nU?Pir 
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TETRACANTffA (TtJtirru^y) E^rle 
Svn: OfPi/nf it? ietmciwthii (Toumt?vl 
F. Kiuilh 

A bushy pknt tovn'ur3H in height, 'IhebrAnchtrs 
an? aUvut I It long. thick, wilh prominent 

(ubertles to Viiin tong. The brown anx'les bt^ar 
three tosi^, usually four, brownish spines, up to 
2inlong. Flowers appe-ar by dav. in summer, and 
areorang^^ red or yellowifih green suffused w-iih 
purpteand 1- 1 ' lin in diameter, Needs full sun, 
sligh Ely ca lcaret5us compost; min im uin 
tern peralu fi‘ 45' 'F if M f ArfitppWJ'. 




opu\tiaLANCEOLATA Haw. 

A tree-like plant itwjverfti/ifi high. The btiglit 
green jihnls are laruwlatearid up to ] ft Eimg, 
broad, ivith a reoles bearing yellowish- 
brown gkw:hids and one or twowhitish spines 
up to tAin tong ivhich sixin fall. Flow ering liy day 
in early summer, the flowers art'suHuryelltJw 
with green outer segments. 2in broad. 2Vjin 
long, Ket|uires full sun, nomuil caclus awnprst; 
minimum temperature 5S^'F. .Soulfi 

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0 PL\T 1 A LEn^OCAULlS DC, 

Amnst viiniibk*busliiVp].vn.i loover3Et high ITie 
'^^iruara liuli?mtin? thick, itnd 
slightly tvjrty. The circHilus tHMrUiftsof yell^vvislii 
tlochiJiJi.inil i>ne Ui ihjwbnnvi^isli spines 
^j-2in in Fk>weri Jie yellowish, atxiut 

%in long, anJ hy Jay in miJ-stimincr 

Requires j bnghi nnmu I cactus 

fom^pueiE^ minimuTn temi^eralun^ 45'^’F. A'lt’.ifciS, 
USA fTr'A'eTSr Nat'Mi'.v/at, 




otun^haLEUCOTRECHA DC, 

A trvt*-like plant i^vhlfh allains 10-I3ft in height 
in Ihe wild and branches freely. Jiiinb rtre 
somewhat oval in shiiptr, Op lo UHn long, 4 V4in 
widen and owea^d with dense whitish-gray 
velvety Kfirs. t’he ctose-sul arvolesare while 
wilh yc4kmish ghK'hidsand one to three 
pniminent white spines 2-3 '/lin long. Howering 
in mid -sum men and ditimal, the flowers a re a 
rich yt‘llow^ wilh a revi style and green stigma 
lot>es. Hind an.' 2 Win across , Needs su n; ^in 

enriched nniiU''rHikoinpost: minimum 
temperature nO"F. G'wtnfr^ AleiJCif, 




OPfS'HA MACROCENTRA Engelm. 

i\ bushy plant Up to nearly 3ft tall. ITie joints are 
dark, almost bkiish green, oblong nr nearly 
rounded, and 4-8in li>ng, alx>ul6in w ide, 
Areoles are grayish wi t h bnnvn gloch ids h 1 nd one 
to three brovvn to blackish slender, erect Spines 
l^'j-2‘Vdn long. Fltwversare yellow with a red 
cen ter, abou 1 21 n long, 3in acn >SvS, appearing in 
summer, and are diicmal. Needs a veiy' sunny 
ptisihon: ncsmtal cactus oompiwt; minimum 
temperature 43”f , U5A tTc.uis, Nitrifu'rn 

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opuntjaMARENAES. H. Tarstins 

1 L l\irsons) 

Backt’b. 



A low-growing spiny species w^ith hmg. sk'iiLler 
dark-green or brownish-green joints 2-6in Inng, 
thick. Areolesare whitish-yellow ivith it 
few minute gluvhids and eight to nine spreailing 
spines, including one or two much longer, about 
^iiinin length, Edoivenng day in mid-summer, 
the tlowersane yellov\'ish with pinkish imtcr 
segments, and lVS-2 Win in diameter Ket]uiresa 
sunny pi,isition; slightly cjlcan?t>us cactus 
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OPLNTIA MICRODASYS {LchmO Pfeiff, 
varALBISPINAFobc 

An cit3cl, bushy planl ivitb br^dly (.wnl 
yi.'l3ovvish-gfetfn jcrinls 2“*^— l-1^4in long. These are 
thu’kiy dtxted with areottrs beflring nunu’'j'ous 
mi nulV whi [o gkxrh Ids, which are generally 
spineless, The llowcrs, appearing by day in 
siiinmer, are bright yellovsv 1 Vi-iin Seng and in 
diameier Rft]u ires slight shade: nom^al cacius 
compost; minimum temperature CfiibiiJ 
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OPUNTiAMICRODASYSvar. PALLIDA 

Hort. 

Similar to O. var. afliif.sYFjrrff except that 

thearetiies and gliK'hids aa‘ yellow and the [oints 
rather longer and rtuvre slender i'lcnversare 
siinilan Kecjuiremenls are Che same as tor vat 
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OPtMiAMICRODASYSvar. RUFIDA 
K.Sch. 

Sync Oji'frn/w ru^a Engelm. 

[^antsan.^ up toabout I l^fc Call with dark 
grayish'green, more or less oval joints, 2-3Vj,tn 
long- Areolesare reddi-sh'bniwn w'ith similar- 
colored glcKhids, and are spineless- Wllovv or 
orange-yeUirw flowers appear in sumrntT, and 
are diLimaL Requirements are the same as for O. 
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Syti: AustroLifUmimpuntiJi (MoiivO 

Backtab, 

Cylindricahslemmed plants up to atK>ul 3ll lalE* 
mainly branchirtg imm the base and forming 
large dumps. The bluish-green stems arealXHit 
2'/tiin thick, and have pn>niinent tubenrles, 

A retries have brownish gkjciiids and around lU 
ravish'white spines, some up io4in ]i>ng. Day 
Du ering in su m mer, the flowers a re Kite or 
pinkish' whiUv rarely yellow, and 1 1/1-3 '/-lin 
long. Needs gi.xid light; normal cactus compost: 
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A low-growing plant up toabout bini high ivilh 
Lpval or conical joints 2Vl-3l^in long and about 
3in thick. I'hese have prominenl tubercles and 
whitish artMles with similar-colored gkxihids- 
The spines a re briHvnish gray, of w-hieh seven to 
eight L^re radials ti> about Yiin long and I here a re 
one lofive centrals to shin. Day flonvering, in 
early summer, the flowers are yelEowyabout fin 
across. Ketjuires full sun> which is essential; 
normal cactus compost; min tin urn lemperatun.^ 
55‘'F , ,Vk'.Yi'Le fQirdnufaJ. 



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or'b’MiAMORTOLENSJS{Br- &K.) 
F, Kmith 



An vtk'cK, shrub-likf, jAfk^rL^t^n plan! lo jboiii 
2l't uA\r I til? Hi.‘vtT.il brJriiL'Iv’ii^in^l ''^n lonjilr (inct 
uptu thiL'k. rhewhilf vv^Jolly^irL’ok’jifiit^h 
h.ivt* usujtly otK^ U> 

nhifn up io \ in length, |■|l>wl.^l^ny;^y <t.iy in 
sumnH'f. iliej^iwnifilvyt^lkivv' Hmvern 
Hn tnnK4iriii<.l nKnKn, Nt^tids A piwition: 

nonriiilCiiietu.Si'ompnsli nriinifnupn tcnipL'rdliirt' 




OPU\Tf A ORBICULATA SaInvDvck 
S\Ti: criu^rfl [^feilE 

A Ull^ shrubby pLint up to 6 ' 3ft high wiih ov.ilor 
nuinUis-h ioLuts 6~ lOin long. 4-6in brodd, snd 
glauctnisor pale bluish gnh^n in color. The 
ineolesflre gravifillf wilh reLldish-^wHow 
gkKhidsand abt»ul sixyeliowish, becomitig 
grayish- white, spines up to I ^';in in length 
KuVneTOUS whitish hciirsan;^ vcn.' flpptinenl on 
the surtace of the joints. The yellow tw>wersr 
abouNin aca>ss. appear by day in summer, 
Needs sun; mJnnal cartus com' post ; inini mum 
temperature 45"l'- Ni}ftfn}rir .VIoTiJCO. 



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opuwtiaPACHYPUS K. Sch, 

Sy 11 : A uslnxtfUtitinyfntittiii i/jtuj's' 

(K. Sch.) Backeb- 

An erect, mostly solitary' plant up to .^Ji high and 
about 3l^iiii thick. It has closely set, flaliish 
tutu.' rcles and large, white arcH>les, bc'aring 
yellow gkKhid.s and 2U-30 w'hiti.sh spines, 
varying from *A-^niin En length. Summer 
flowerilng, it isdiuma]; the floivers arewartei, 
3io lt>ngand across. .A rare species needing g<s>d 
light; normal cactus Ci>mpostr minimum 
tempera! ure 53'T, Pi^m f LTukSJrtJ I , 



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ui^M lrtrALMAl^QKA Br. & R. 

v\ di’i^s<^shrLLh-like phnE tip En ^iKhlI iOl^E hij:;h 
iivitli A tvnut inunkat^itjt ji-itn tlikk. The \ninis 
tire thin f |.o<3tH]iH 4-hin kniie. I 

iv'ide ivilh whilibih €]aT.ilesd(n.l tew brenvnisb 
^tiichids. &pine^iHnrL‘yy|]uwijih, une tubiumr 
moft'in iHinilx.‘r. and up to tin Cnn;^. Tlovverin^ 
by day in early snillUHTr the lTcnver^.ai\' biiek 
It'd, tvilh petals standing ereet, and art‘ ]-2iii 
Iting. I^equin's light shadej nornia] caclus 
aunposl; minimuiti le[nf,HTature-55'’'l’H Wrazr^ 
tBuhiiO- 




Cipun'tiaPARAGUAYENSIS K,Sch, 

A semi-ert-M, bushy plant with dark green 
oblong joi-i^lSj 7-S-’/dn long. i^'ide. The 

priiniinenlareoles, about 'Ain lung, are 
vellowish wJiile ivith yellowish gloi'Kids. Spines 
art' usually abseait^ thiiugh (hereistKVatiionally 
ont'Io ^/zin long. Flowering by day in niid- 
summer, the flowers ait>orange’Ve]low and 
about 3>/dn ticr^Kis when tulliy iipen, Keeds ver^^ 
bright light; nomiLiil eatliisoomptvst; in ini mum 

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orLMiA nCARDOl Miim.-Lap. 

A low-grui^ ing. spreading species wiiii pale to 
da rk green Htjme whiil [ |l »in Is, a Lvntt at n long, 

1-1 “/iii n br-oad . Areoles are yel low i Sh btow' n wi t h 
u p to U> wh lie spi nes ’•'tti- ^ ■ nn j n length , and 
minute golden-yello-w glodilds. I'ioivering in 
mid'Summer, the flowers are diurnal, briglit red, 
and I ' ^in in diameter. J(ec|Uirt‘s a bhghi sunny 
peisition; slightly Calcareous cactus com post; 
minimum temperatiue 35" 'F, 




opusteaPILIFHRA Weber 

A tree-like spedeM, in its habitat up to l3ll hagli. 
The pale-greenish joints are usually obliing, 
4-l4ln- 1 1'l tong, 3-4-Miin broad , Art^les aiv gray 
with yelliiwish-red gliKhids and tine Curly hairs 
and cany' lieo tonineivhilish, slender spines 
I'^ir-l^iin long. Day ilowering, in summer, the 
flowersare dark red mid atnuit 2'/;in In diameter. 
Needs a bright position; noimni I cactus cn^mpost; 
minimum tomperalure SO'T. Mnirlni fPjft#!/'. 



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Probably a natural hybrid iff U, rFFd'(‘7UiiAjsys This is 
a bushy plant up to 3fl tall with broadly oval 
greenish ji>ints to 4 Mil n long, 3*/ jin wide and 
Lifge yellow a rentes with lufts oi velkm’ 
glochids. Mostly spineless^ but occiisioiiEill v 
there are three or more yel tow^ish spin.es aUiul 
M:in long, Mid-summer Ho wering, itisdiurnal, 
^vith pale yelknv llltns'ers, atniul I “'zin across. 
Kepuiresa sunny position; normal cactus 
aim pcFSl; minimum tempL‘raiure5U''F- AfiMfce. 




OPT ^TlAPULCi^ ELLA liiigcilm. 

A clu nip- Idrm i ng species arisi ng t n »m a glochid- 
ajveretl I u t>ef 2-3 La n in dia meter Hie fi nuts a re 
variij He, but are iniisE ly cy I ind rica I or cU^'a te a nd 
aivered wUh low tubercles, up to aboul -lin long 
but more treijiienl ly n( 4 eJtceedi ng 2 2 Lzin I he 
areoJes have yellinvgkH hii.1sand w-hitish or 
gravish spines oJ whicli eight tt> liticen ,irc 
radials Vio-'Aiin k>tig. and there is one central, tin 
jti length. The plant is summer flowering and 
diurnal, 1 ^'ith purple loro,st‘flinversatHuit2in 
bmad, Kes.|uiressunr nomial cacluscompiwE, 
minimum temperature USA 
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tm ri ^ PVC N A N1H A EnsoBm . 

A ftiirtv sp.n’tt‘K willlii d.irk ji^reyfi 

tn'iil iJinb p-6in lijng, nbcnil I'^KKid I’ht'ijt? sirt' 
>lfc^blK' piibt^'i?nt ■md tuvtfntxi tvdh clusely ^^vl 
bnnvn .irts^k'S li'H'Jrit’ift tuHi^ <M brnTwnish-vdlnw 
^h^chids. The brow hish spinL’SjruK^hL^sjfd. 

' ni-] in |un>i. Flowtrni, p,T‘vvMii*'li vfllnw <tnd 
1 I ^ fcin ,11’ros*. jppt’ar ill suninii.TnrTd dfL' 

ditirnai. Ket|inr\‘Sitstinny poMtiPii, nomiLil 
c.njlu5^Ci-nnpu?it: niiinmuni U'mpt'fiiluw 
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ui'UM iaPYCN ANTH A var. 
MARGARlTANAQuitt. 

Vt?rs 'nrn(J<iri[ilh^^'if^it‘<-iL“s biji: wi\h |,wLL'^;lotLhicis 
iind Ttictri? nintioroUfi wdiitisti sfiines^ up to liLh^liI 
' 2kmn ti'iigih tlail!^ionolK iiU‘ri^lHik‘<.1 ftr<3U^i(i 
dt‘vt‘li kp?h {ii^i 3llustri.neLtl, FEowt'ni,ia' MUltur 
vi‘l liHv, -3 tn ui l I 2i n di ii nu' tf r. Kt.\pti rt.Trc'n( b 

An.d]u'S5mtMS ktr iln- A-rc.inn rSffu-rrT 

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□I'LMtiAQUIMFLOKSdi. 

A shrub-Hkt' pljul up u> in tKi- wild, ilu' 

griSVisK^nn’tn qif'f mure ork-^ts t'llipliCiil 
^nd *irv up lo 1 '•'iH lunj;, lOin broiid and - k- 3 tn 
thick. Ldr^e nrcoles bear in il tally one stit f white 
spine -Vbin king and later stiiriinviiat shtirteri 
tiiten Iw'isted spini-s. f'kwvetsare bright rv^l. 
abmiE 3in (Urross, tiini appear by day in niid- 
Summer Needs sun; normal cactus com ptisl; 
minimum lemperatune jVdrf^JtTPi Arynphui? 




opl!NtiaRAMOS[ 5SIMA Engt'Em^ ^ 



A bushy or arExirc-scent species, rarely mi>re than 
2il high\ The grayish -green joSnis are slender, 
2-4in Spreading lo Form dense, spiny 
dumps. The joints a re thick with a 

''woody" core, covered with HaUeneil luberdes 
w'ithapical areoles. Usually' there is only one 
developi ng Spine Cosn'erJin long, ivhieh ohen 
quickly Falls, Flowers in Summer, diurnal, abtiuL 
1 Vjin long, ’/^-4"iin in diameter Fhe greenish- 
yellow petals a re tinged with lavender Requires 
tu II sim^ normal cactus com wwl ; mini m u m 
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A v^ariable specie's, generally tree-Eike a nd up lo 
15ti high in [heiviid.lliegrav'ish-gn.’en jointsare 
otten breader than k>ng, thick,, ^^mooth, and up 
to Etl broad, A rentes are bnowm ivith small 
reddish glochtds, the upper areotes hai'inga tew 
thick, yeikiwish spines, becoming whitish, 

V;-2iri long. Flowers are yelkiw, about .‘^-in 
across^ and appear by day, in sumnier, Rcsjiuiiws 
bright light; normal cactus com|K>.Hl; minimum 
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opu\tiaSALMIANA I’nnn, 

Syn: Sfi/jMfiTPm {Pann.) 

Backcb. 

Cylindrical-stemmcNi^ U^-2’Af( (all, with 
branchtrs lOin nr rnopt? Inn^and about I6iit in 
diamf^ler. ThtfStf aw gUucous green, reddish or 
purplish. Thearetrlesi aw very small and whitLsh, 
with tufts o( gl{.Krhidg, sptneiC^sor withabouE 
three yellowish spinesntbout 'i^in In length. 
Rowers in late summer, diurtbal, yellowf and 
about 1 'Airt across. Requires a sunny ptwition, 
nonTtckl cactus compost; minimum temperature 
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& Esteves var. POMOSA Braun 



A somewhat low^grovving, semi-pmstTale 
species with grayish-green joints -l--li^^in long. 
2-3in broad, and litin thick. Theareolesare 
while with usually two to three pale browmish- 
ivhite spines to about Itin long. Flow^ers are 
bright yellow, about lin ?ong. and appear by diiy 
in mid-su m mer. JSJeed s brigh I light; norma I 
Cactus compost; minimum temperature 50"F. 
Bra^iiT ('Mjpjcr,<i Gemj.sJ. 




orjm^iaSCHICKENDANTZII Weber 

A rather slender grayish-green species 
ev.(;nluj]ly reaching 3-6V:ft tall Flattened 
twiindricai joints are up to Sin long, ^^v-lirii thick 
and have small whitish a reoles bearing whitish 
glochids and one or two whi te spines u p to Vu n 
long. The flowers arc vellow', abciul I'/ian across, 
diurnal and summer I'lowering. Keeds bright 
lighl; norma! cactus comiiKist; mini mum 
temfwralure50”F, .-VxCihfpJrtfTm’iJmrtjj, Sfr/tiiJ. 



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Syn; Coiytioimntiit Sf/rcs/iit (Engelm, ) 

F. Knutli 

Alt>w-gruwingr Spreading plant rarely 
exceeding Sin high. It has ered. o^'al joints. 

I '(^.lin tong and up to ' +in thick, w'ilh 
prominent lubeniles ^n long. Thearcolesare 
whi te w it h w h He ^i,xrhids and six to eight whi te 
radial spines lo^'im long ivdb four pale 
broivni.*ih centrals up to 1 ’.■'lin in length, bummer 
flow'ering. and diurnal, the tlowersare bright 
yellow, lin In diameter, Needs bright liglU; 
normal cactus compost; minimum temperature 
dC^'F. L 7S/1 fTt’Jcrtsj, jVerr/a'rF) Mc-vro*. 




OPUNTIA SPEC AZZINll Weber 
Syn; OjPiJ'tififi nibiflorti K, Sch.; 

sahtiiauu var. {ihntJtfm 

fK. Sch.) Backeb, 

A a Undrical'Stemmed, branching species up to 
3ft high, ilriesmtN>th,daucouis-greeri branches 
areatiml Ifl tong. thick, and the small, 

white areoles have while gjt>chlds and I wo to IKc 
w'hitish spines, about 'Ain long. Fhnveringby 
day In late summer, the bUHsms an.’ w'hilo, alxml 
y4in diameter. Rec|uires a bright position: normal 
cactus compost; minimum temperature ??'T. 
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orL'sniA STENOPETALA 

A serru'pri.>stra(tf plflrtl with ptUi' j^riyjsh-ftrecn 
^LMEUs^Htn Usnj^, ntusvjIeiJri^lmusl rti'iind The 
hroii.^' M J (Vttles d re set 1 ar j pari with hrt wv 
j;k\‘hii.linm-d there are [w^.:^ i<n h^ttr bunvilish-ri'd 
^pi ru“i wltich hets mv >;raei^ h , □ nd are up (o 2i rt 
Itmp. NuwersarebrijiiKl I’bnwrod, 1 ^^in in 
diameter vv hen tuJ Iv l'^ptfnl; they appiMr by day in 
>;unnnef- ‘J'lietwdi l"ruil!j. which lollovearo 
Spinyles!si,jralim>fi( s>. and a deep Tcy>e pmfc 
Revjuires full ^iiin; numt^il faciuftciiimpLwl,' 
minimum tempt'ralL4r\'^^T'r Q'^J^rji/A fi'-vki]. 



oPU^TtA STENOPETALA var, 
RIVIEREANA Backfb. 

Ver)' similar lo the species htil ^vith larper inints 
rtV^in lonj^H S^/zin broad, and Un thick. The 
a reoles are whitish with bmwtiifih glochidsand 
onecjr two spines to Jin Icnj^, I lowers ore 
orange- red, I V;in long, V.iin in diameter w hen 
fully open; they ore summer flowering, and 
diurnal. Keciuiremenlsore the some os for the 
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ol‘L\Tl,ASUBULATA{Muehlf,)Engeim. 
(JVIijeKlf,) Backeb, 

Erect, bl-i-Bft high, 2^/:-4in thick, generally- 
branching- Thy stems and joini.s are regularty 
covered wiili more or less oblong tubercles. 
Semi<>1indrH:ol leaves form totvard the upper 
jxirtioii of the stems, oboui -tin long, often 
persisting- Theareoles have a few yellowish 
gtochidsand one or tw^o pale yellovirish spines up 
to3Viin long. Reddish flowers oppeor by day, in 
summer, I'lin or more wide. Reijuires bright 
light: normal cactus compost; minimum 
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Syn: O/Jit/ifwi JWffa(/jr!£3(iiJf/w Forsi* 



,A tow -grtiWing spreading, straggling plant with 
pale green, oval-shitped fcyiiitsT-Kiniong. The 
smoUareoles bearyeLowish-ied gkKhidsand 
hvo to eight mostly twisted. Stiff Spines ivhich 
initiftlly on,^ reddishf and later turn grayish while 
w'ilh browmish tips. Sulfur-yellow llt>wers, t l/iin 
long, appear by day, in Summer- Re<.]ulies-=iun: 
normal cactus compost; minimum tempcTOlure 










OPUNTIA 




OITLVnATUNlCATA l.ii'ik&Oltn 

Syn : Ci/liiuiroi»intiit tu t { Lehm . ) 

\^^ Knuih 

Abu?ihy;c‘ifi.'i,'t planlltjatHniE 1 I'rtwly 

hriTU'hin);iti ivliorts. T he ^ljuaiiis-}*reeii sti lus 

and (ibfhtJE i kiin (Kick* 

\\'ith pmminent w hity sirtvJt'S iind yyllmv 
^tiJchiJs. ThesLK to ten. pale yy|]i>iiV 
I 'y^2in lon^, ary Day flint y nnp in yarly 

[Siinimyf, llu- fllini'yrs ari‘ yyllowish and 
abniit 2in in diantylor wht’ii fully opt-iii Kt\^uirvs 
bri j;ht su n; slightly caica n?ous cactus com pt>sl; 
minimi] ni tympyramry 5tJ’F. ^iw!is/Wtrrrj'si) 

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oruNTFiA VERSOiAETELTU Webf r 
(Cels) Ikickeb- 



A low-grOiving. rv'lindricabstymmyd plant, The 
tiull^reyn stynisan' 4-t)in Umg. '/i-^'iin thick, 
and sfightly Uihcn.-u late, bea ri a'1 ind rii a I 

leaves ^^2ln in length . llieiii?t>ften pt'niisting. 
rhean?f>lys are whitish with yellow glochidsand 
someEinesorLC tt> three v^a' line, hair-like spines 
up lolV^in in length. FImvering t>v day in late 
summer, thet1twersaivred,acHiiil 1 '■ -in in 
diaineter. Requires a bjight position; normal 
cactus coni].>est; minimum tempera t Lire 5tr l\ 
KniIrnAr. 









on; ^^^1A VERSICOLOR Enf^flm. 

iiTSft‘E#r F, Kiuilh 



Frey-like, or more hi^h, with a short trunk 
and io-nger branches. These ha\'e dullish green, 
tuberculale foit^ts-l-tnin long, '■■;in thick, 
often turning purplish, and a few cylindrical 
leaves, w hich s wn la El ITie areok'S H nd gltx Jiids 
are reddish bmn n: ihereare seven to tw elve 
brtwvn spines, about -'lin lung. Flow'ers, about 
2in in diameter, are R»d, rose purple, bn>vvn, ot 
greenish yelliw, appearing by day in summer. 
Requires a sunny po^^ihon, normal cMCtus 
compost; minimum temperature 5ffT. U5A 
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OPUNTIA VIOL ACE A Engeltn 

This plan t , up to abou 1 3ft ta I L, is al m<is t inn.*- 1 iky 
with green oKwaie joints which are alwa vs 
tingeti bluish green or reddish purple, and an.^ 
4-61n long and i>f ten up to 'oin thick. It has 
reddish'brownarvolesand gliKhids with thnv 
■cLurk bfoivn spines up lo2V';in kvngon the tt>p 
ma rgin of each joint. The [lowers bltHun \yv day 
in summer. Fach floweri5 2' ::--3l'iin in diameter 
and Ls bnght vellow ivith a red throat. Keijuires ii 
sunny location; norma I cactus compost; 
minimum tempiera(Ure5frT. US/l Arrc 

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orv\Trv\ VESTITA Saim-Dyck 
Syri: (Satm- 

CK'ck) Backeb, 

The pjimlSx>rcsemi-erect orsprittviing with 
cylindrical pale green, warty p>ints up to 1 t.^ft 
long, y *- 1 in th ick. Aa’oles have o'hi te gloch ids, 
the upper ones bearing leaves abou! i-^in long. 
There ary four to eight spines up lo Thn long 
intermingling with numerous line lehiie hairs 
which envelop Ihf stems. The floivers are dark 
red, about 1 */ 2 in ivide; these arediomai. in 
summer, Reijuirts slight shade; slightly 
calcareous coin prtsl; nknimum Eemperaturi' 
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OREOCEREUS 




OPLNllxX VrrtLUNtFLORA Ritttjr 

A pmstintu %pedes with (uints, 

mtsrvorlifssiTblDnf; in shiipyand O^-SV linking. 

kvidi?, lo Ijin. [hick. Therein? well-spictti, 
gfdV V'lH^jn in dicimL'ler jn.d the 

spines NiriL‘ piilehn’^wni-hK, om? lo thive in n Limber 
and ' jin in ien^lh. Djivth ut erine in tiU‘ 
summer^ the HuweTs iireortingt'^rttl, flbcitK Ibjin 
lungcind I '^in ucmsii. Rei|iJlre^»^light shclcle; 
norm j I CiTclusfornpT*!; minimujm [empenitiire 






ciPUX'TiAWHrPFLEl Engt'lm^jSc Bigelow 

A ftiragglv. bushy plant Lip to 311 or more high. 
I"he loi n ! s are a d ul I green ^ 2i n - ] h long. -Vdn 
thick r with tuhi^rdcs about ’.■•iin long and ^vide. 
The whitish artoles have a IcwgliKhids, and 
the tv are six loten pinkish or bri>wriish spines 
with w^hiiish sheaths, l-2in kmg and strotiigh^ 
barbed J dtrwcrii ng in su tn nie r, ami di ur nal, the 
bkxtms are pale yellow and abnut 1 in in 
diameter Retptiivs sun; normal cad lls compist; 
minimum tempt»ralure hirT. USA Mrtznmi. .Vi7e 
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oreoctreusCELSIANUS (Lcm.) Ricco, 
Syri: PtkiiLVre^jiSdffeii/n/s Lem, 



Should piwsibly be tnduded within ^Jtirzkyrdjrs. 
The stems ire erect, coki m tur . and ov*er ft’'-; H 
tall, t V^in thick, branching trom the base, 

with about lD-25 rounded ribs. The large, ivhile 
wmlly a rentes areabout ^'iin apart, the spines 
are yelltnvish to reddish brown, sewen to nine are 
TiiL^ialS about V^in lone, anti one to k>uf are 
centrals. Flowers by day in summer, 3-3*^n 
long, pale purplish -pink inner petals, bmwnish- 
rt^dexiemaJIy. Kisqutrts bright sun; normal 
cactu s com ptvsl : m ini niu m temperature best al 
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OMOCERt CEL5 1 A N U S va r. 
FOSSULATUS(Backeb,), Kmirti' 

Syn; Ortmrri^nti/iiiisuifrfiirs (LaB,) Backeb* 

This is someii-hat simiLar to thespvdes with nine 
lo fourteen ribs. The areoies, arranged linaparl. 
bear longer, honex^-yellow spines and many 
hairs. The floivers am red or brtnvnish-red, 
about V'i\r\ or slightly longer, and appear bv 
day, in summer. N'eeds bright sunshine: normal 
cad u s compiuisl; min im li m tern pera t u re best at 

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OREOCERELS DOE LZ I A N LTS 1 feckeb. ) 

Btipg. 

S)'n: MtVfRivhs/iT Backeb,; 

itrmhi Ritter 

The olive-green stems areatHnit 3lt tall, 

I V4^n thick, with nine or more ribs. Cira V 
si Iky areoles a re set a b<iut '■ li n apa n bea ring 
radtEtl spines up to - lin long, and lour 
centrals to i ^ lin in length i^owers appe-arh^' 
da V in suminer t'n>m t he dense wh i te iiVixil I %' ild 
brist I V cephtil turn; c>i rniine w it h a bin i 
sut fusion on 1 he inner petals and ntunit 4in m 
length, .\eeds bnght sun: normal dicio 
com pi>slt minimum tempcTature ^ll^'l IVrjj 



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OROYA 





OKi;\x:L]<tusTROLLll (Kiipper) D^cickeb. 

Syn: Omxvrt'ds Ct’/si(TFjir(5 var. Imitii KupptT 

A ]oifV''gro^v'iri]i!; ftiluitirirtr plant abtiut t ’■itt tall, 
branching f nun the base. The piile green stems 
ane2^/^-3'Ain thick, with I5nr morenoldicd 
ribs. Areoles are sel alx>uE ^ lin apart ^vith j mass 
of while or grayish -while wwltv' hairs ai\>und 
I he stem r 1 he spines a re yelkwv, reddish, or 
brown, made up of IC-l? radials, and one or 
more ccnlrals, atl v'aiy^iiig in si/e up to or 
more long. Flowers aw pink k> carmine, ntbout ^ 

I ^'iin long, by day, in mid-summer, Xetnls lull 
su n; norma I cactus com post, mini mu m 
temperature 50^'F. ttufrein?, ,'^p;n;ciirfTNrr 



OBOYA NEOPERUVIANA Backed. 

A duJJ'green^ siiniew'hat globular plan! up to 
I ft 3in high, liJin in Uuimeler, w ith 34-3n or more 
ribs, the arettles bt'a r many d ul]-yel]i.nvLsh 
spines with browm bases, of which I here a re 
21)- 30 radia Is to •Vun i n length , a n d one tii I ive 
Centrals. Ri>wersare pale locarjuine red wiih a 
vellovv center^ and are-TV-lin long; thev apf.var 
by day, in summer. Requires bright light, normal 
cactU-S coiinpc>s( with additional humus added; 
minimum temperalure rUrr Peru fC,>rpvfiJ. 



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Backeb, 

Sterns to about 3fl high, branching fnjm the base, 
and2l^-4in thick with abtiiit lOrounded, deep 
green ribs. Theareoles, set about Vjin apart, bear 
seven to ni ne reddish radials up to Viin long and 
one ttj four reddish-brown centrals to 2in in 
liutgth. There a re derLse, while w^oolly hairs fnirn 
the tips of the stem.s. Flowers in mid -summer, 
diurnal; the flowers an? carmine rect, about 3in 
long. That shown is ptjssibly var. dorsf/auahr.'' 
riauh &: Backeb. Nei^ssun; normal cactus 
comptwl: minimum temperature 5d'T advisable. 
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ORavABORCHERSli Backeb. 



OROVA PERUVIANA (K. Sch.) Br. & K. 



A fresh -gneen globu lar sperie.s ( in center of 
picture) up to about 1ft tall, Hin or more in 
diameter, w'ith up to 30 ribs. 1‘liebnwvii aixvki. 
bearyelkuviish lo redd ish-bmw n spines which 
ui ti matelv cover the body of t he plant,- then? a re 
25-30 racfialsand one lo thnee cenlrals, arranged 
like a comb, and Vj— lin ormorekyng. Summer 
fltyss'enng, and diurnaj, the iToiversarc abc^ul 
Tdn long, in diameter, and yellow lo 
greemish yellow. Needs a bright position; an 
enriched cactus compost; minimum temperature 
Styp. Pltjj f AiPOF.dj'f , 



A bluish-green, rather flattened globular plant 
about bin wide, -lin tall. It has 12—23 ormi ire 
rounded ribs, notched in to king tu trades, up^m 
which are set the linear areoles nearlv l^iin Icmg. 
The radiqil spines, set in a comb-Mke 
a rra ngemen t , are yellowish bnmm and almu l 
''^in tong and tliere may be up to six central 
spines to lin in ]en.gth-Vlowersqip|^i'ar fmin the 
new cenlnil areiples in summer, and are diumal. 
ITiey areaboLit lin long and bell-shiipt‘d. pale 
pink. Requires full sun; nirrma tenet us compost; 
minimum tern pern tu re 55^'F. Q'Fdref fVrjj 



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PACHVCEREUS 




ORTtCOCACnj^ MACDOUGALII Atex. 

Syn: Ncttbe^scya imcdougdii (Alex.) Kladiwa 

A smalL glnbubrspedt^ 1--] Vun in dinmt‘ltrr, 
pale jrraytsh with lfirpL> rhumboid 

tubercles about ^in broad. The white w^iKilly 
niretJlesbearblisWk-lippeLi while op toLilly black 
spines cunsi sling of seven to eight radink up h> 
’/'an long iind one Cent ml '/wn in length. Il i&day 
flmveringin summer, prcxiiicing green ish- 
vellow niywers.ihotil lin long, I - 1 Viin wide. 
Sieedsa bright ptisilion; an enriched cactus 
comp4‘!ht with a high mineral conienl; minimum 
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fAdUVCERl-LS HOLLIANUS (Weber) Buxb. 
SvTi: LfTDtttmxvrt^rr^ boUintins (Weber) 

Columnar, T3-l5ft high, branching Irumihe 
base. The branches aregray-green, 2-2l»'!3jn thick 
w'ith eight to ten ribs. An?i.rlesart at inier^'alsof 
wT.th whitish-gray wixrL bearing red 
spines which become gray. Tw-elveare radial s to 
^lin long and three to (our are centrals to 4in. 
Flowers a re d iumal, i n ea riy su in mer, nea r or at 
the tips of the branches, white, about -lin long. 
Nei?c IS a bright^ sunny position; normal cactus 
compost wi th grit; mi m mum tem peratu re SS'-'F. 



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PACHVCHftEL s PECTEN- A BO R1 G f N y CVt 
(Engdm.) Br*& R. 

A deep-green lall^ branching, columnar species 
up toaLxmt Ifyfl in lieight and I ft in diameter, k 
has 10-12 somewhal rounded ribs with large, 
grayish- white aret^les set closely together and 
Iwaring eight to nine stiff, thick brownish radial 
spines and one or twi-o centrals. Flowers are 
diurnal, appearing in summer, a ltd aa^ about 
3 V 4 ln long, white, and reddish externally. 

Reciui res full stm; m:>ni(ij I cactus ctHiiptJsl; 
minimum temf.H*rature,^l^‘F. ,i‘ 1 cA'j'o.foV(ir^/Jcni, 





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X PACHGEROCEREUS 





FACHYCtKiitSi WEBER t Biickt^b, 

Syii; uvlvri (GuiU, ) Br. & R. 



A piiin[ [PL’c-like, c(.nluTnniirpljnl up U^abtiul 
IjLL branching; from well iibo\ e Ihebiibie 
withered, ialnio!»l bluish-^reen branches □Lx>ul 
4in or mort? Ihick, It h.isel^ht lo ten ribs with 
elou^Aksl arv^iles |-2in tipafiAud jbt'ut tiiiie 
ivddisK^brifj'ivii or hijctt rti-Ji-il sjriiie!^ ^j-lin 
lonj;. and one tlat central up to 4in in lenj^th- The 
floi^'ers art nocturnal, } elli>w'ish whitt^ and up 
to4in long, appeanngin mid-summer. Rei]uires 
&un and W'aiTiHh; nnmrial cactus compost; 
minimum temperalure 5!i"Eh AU'JtVtMPut'/Jfr, 
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xrAt:nvciLROCtRLUsORCUTTiJ {K. Brand,) 
Moran 

Svn: CtTd/ipn’k/fi/ K. Brandi, 

An emd columnar plant up ti:i abi>ul lOlE high 
Thebrip:h( Knfwn sieins aret>ln thick, branching 
fmm the base, and ilieivari? l-Hh nbs with 
noun d grayish hI rvoles set a bou t 1 1 ii apa ri hea n ng 
brocvnish spines. These cxm sis lot 12-211 
spreadmg radiah V:- lin liTnganJ five fcrilrals 
up to Sin Of slighih' longer, and alsospreiuiing. 
rfowers, diumaC in summer, areabout ] ' :;in long 
and pale bnowmish. Ri,x'|uires full sun, normuil 
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Tree- 1 ike, u p lo a bou 1 ft tal I , i he main t m n k u p 
to 2lt diameter. It has nianv erect, sturdy, 
grayish-green to dark green bra iH’ht^ and Ul-lb 
rounded ribs closely set with large. Oval, gravis h 
aiXH^cs btNiring reddish-gray spines, About 2U 
are radials to V.tin tong, and one to three are 
centrals, slightly longer, Xoctumal lltneers 
appear in summer; aK>ul3'''sin long, and have 
^i.'hile inner petals and gfecnislvred outerr>nes. 
Keeds bright light; normal cactuscompost; 
minimum tcnif^wrature 50^' F, Occasionally a 
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paaoctaAUREISPINA Bjckeb. 



rAfiaDtABREVIHAMATA W, 



FnL'sh-j;;rwn ^ilobulnirptAiitu jboul 2'' Min 
dianit^ler, wlLh abouE. 16 lipimlih}; ribii\1iviid^ 
into siiutl iubvitles, The art?i>Jes bear aIxtliI 40 
wl^tish radial spines abiiut lon^and six 

eeUmvish'brmvn centrals -V^in in lenj^th, one 
of which is hooked ii 1 1 he tip. FliW verin^ in mid ■ 
summer, E he )»o!den-\'ellLWV bkioms are diumiil, 
and are a bout 1 in in diameter Requires bright 
light; normal cactus com post : minimum 
(.emperalure50'''lv t'Sftiui}. 



.•Vrrolive'giwn globular plant abt>ui 1 ':in in 
diameter, \vith 2+-3(.t ribs. l“heckJse-wE wdiite or 
yt-Mowish areoles are set on the tips (4 rcmnded 
tuK'rcles and I here a re about 16 yelEowrish- white 
n^dial spines ^Litn tong and four tosi\ yellow, 
becomiingbrLWvntsh^ centrals up to dn in 
length. Suminer flowering, the bright vellow 
tlow'ersare dlumal, andabcut ^Min in diaTneler. 
Net?d& bright light, which is essential : normal 
cactuscomptwl: minimum leniperature nC'-T. 
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A dark grven globular plant abi>ul6in in 
diameter and densely ctwered with dark 
yelUjwish-brow'n spines. It has I?- 15 ribs with 
w h ite w^oolly artH>]es bea ring abo^ut 40 f adia I 
spines a tid six Em> ten centrals, all up lo Vjjn or A 
little more in length, l-iowers area deep bnght 
red. about ! '^n iH.toss„ and appt‘ar by day^ in 
summer Needs bright lighfr normal cactus 
compost; minimum temperature 5(rF- .AFyjt'fjfrKrr 
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parodij\ a U R El SPl N A t Backeb. ) var, 
SCOPAOIDES (Backeb,) Brandi 

This is similar to the species. abt>ul2'riin in 
diameter lo4in high. I.X^L’pga^^n in color, it has 
numerous small w'hitish radial spines and to Etuir 
reddish cenlral&4^\in long. The llcmerS. are 
orange-yeLfow, lin in diameter, Kei^uirements 
are t he same as lor the spedt^s, A (Saif al 



P AKOril A BU EN E KE RJ Buin. 

Deep’green globular plants a bt'iuE 2in high, :in 
in diaoK^ler, w ii |i u p to 3t) li bs. t he aa-oles arc- 
grayish white and tx-niraboul 13i\'hiEish radiiit 
Spines from *oin loover-VMin in length, and five 
losix broivnish cenlr.ils iin long. Mid-Simrmer 
How-eringand diurnalx the lltnversare gH.>lden 
^'eltiHv, jtvut I '•'iin long and across. Kcicds 
bright lights which is essential; normal cactus 
Compost; minimum temperature 5il "F, BftiziKRu' 
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PARCJDJA BUlNING[[(BuxK)N. P. Tciylor 
Syn' .\otix:iKtiii> Bvixb. 

A dut rk ^ rtwh globu t jlx mt 4 1 4in i n 

diflmtfltfr, 3‘/(i3'i higlv Iti orriitort^wdl' 

whitf \^’i5c^l With 
a ven’ fe^v inctMispicuouh rtkiial lipintr^i, but fotir 
djrk'br«ivn cenEm] H’ith ptilertij-TS 'oin or 

nuirv i n . I’hs? rlLii.v£.‘rs dro ye] low, dbou 1 3i n 

lonj5, and jppt>,ir by dnv in j^uinmoF^ Rot'juirvs 
very gtKid I i(;Kl; normal cafUiscon^p^Jbl,; 
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parodjaCHRYSACANTHION (K. Sdi.) 
Backeb. 

Syn: £r/rjpjam'/ji5[r/jn^cff?r/i?J0?rK. 5ch. 

Pfile j^reen gSubuLlr p]an(s fitH>ul4in in diamotfi; 
2'^-3fAin hij^h. 'I'hey hL=iveatK)ut 24 ribs spiraltv 
arran^odand div'cdcd into LubercEes^ and ihe 
yel]ou'irthAvhitt>arift>l:tfS bear3(M<) tme yctltnv 
radial spines and otu- or moreoenirals in 
length, FltAN'erinj; in mid-summer, Ihe yelloi,v 
bkxmisare diiimLil andabtruE Yrin lonp and 
aems* Requires a sunny po.silion; n.ormL=il cacEus 
(xmiipi''St; minimuri4 U‘mperature5(J^T. ,4fyt'3r/jFjir 
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PARODiACLAVrCEPS a'littLT) Brandi 
SyiT: RiUor; 

r^tiiNPi'^K (Itiitor) Kratnz 

A dark preen, more or less (.xlindncaJH elub- 
shaped plant up to ] UW and abi,>ul4l jin 

wide, u’ith around 26 ribs. t'lH' are-olos aax‘ 
whKish, carry^inp many somewhat drc-Hipinp, 
st»E't yeticnvish spines up to I'in in lenpUv ^1il.l' 
summer Jlouerinpand diurnal, the llowersan.' 
sulfur yellow and ] ‘'>-2in across. Ret^uiresa 
briphi posititui; nornial cactus ciimptisf^ 
minimum tern pt-raitam St}"'!'. Bmzjr 



PARC) PJ A COM ARAFA N A Card . 

Globular plan ts a liOu 1 3 Uun i n d ia meter and 2tn 
liiph with 18-20 bumpy ribs and grav- while 
aneoles. The spines are brmvsTish, ol^ which tliere 
are 18-23 radialsand three to R>ur centra Is, 
x'amn^ irom Viu— Vjin in length. Fowenny^ in 
mid-summer, the Eli’Avers a re diurnal, yellowish 
orange in color, and aboii! liJT k>n>; to '^':in 
across. Requires brif;hl light; nontui caclus 
com prist: minimum temperaturt^ j'Ji'iilW 

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parodiaCOMPRESSA Ritier 

Adarkgroen, somew'hat elongated, globular 
planL up lotiin talk 2i-‘zin in diameter,, ivith J 4 -22 
ribs . 1 he 'ivhi te areoles ca rn.' six to niine ra^l i a 1 
spine's I ;iii long aaid one to Idurvelkn'^ ish- 
bmwnet^nlral.sabirul t'an long. The Rowers arc^ 
red. Ini kKrigandalMxit ’-sin in diameter, an dare 
ilav llowering in Summer. Nksxls tairly bright 
light] normal cactus Com post: minimum 
temperature dI/T , 




pahodiaCONCINNA fMonv.) N. P, Taybr 
Synt j’Vitftwitfrjs a»idf suits (Monv,) l^’iy;cr 

A dull-green, st^nleW'hal tlatlenesi gl^ihiiJ.jr plant 
up to 2'/zin high, -lin wide, ivith IB rihs. ] he 
whitish amoles bear Hk- 12 bristly yellow spirres 
up to kiln king and four yeJIowl.sh-brown 
Ceinrals to T'4n Tlowurs are^dtx p yellow , .^in 
Eimg, andappearby day tnsuituner. Nixxls 
bright light; niirmal cactus Compost, mitumiim 
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iwwmxCRASSIGJBBA (Ritlt?r), 

N P. Tdylor 

Syn: Ritk'r 

A dark-j;r( 3 i'nf rathf r fljiUtfiiL'd ^k^buJdrSpfCiL^S 
2 - 7 in 111 dumetur, iviih ]()“ ] 5 ribs ivith 
prujmtiii'nt ciiin'like prutuburjin-ei*. VVhitt* 
i,v<H)||y iirfoli?sU,‘^rwvt.‘ii in k'li r.^d:ioj spint's 
jnd usu Lilly (intf piik^-bAmnctncrpil ^vhich 
bt‘eorni.‘i»f;rLiy Hindis ^j- lin lort^; UlvV llowt-riri}; 
in early stiinmer, the tlowere jre imlliir yellow, 
2 - 2 '^in iieross. Ketjuires biij^hi li);h!r norm,il 
cacUtiS ixmipN )fii; minimum iempeMiure 50 "l-. 
firrr^i/ 1 Hiif Cl rj?j tto , 




CAJii I HAERINACtAiHaw.) N. I'. Iin'kir 
Sytr iiivv,) D. M 

crif Mai Cii ( l^^m , ) Ku mp I 

DuLb^rivn globular pliint'^ up him hjj;h 

and in diameter ivilli l5”20M>riieii'hiit spiralitii^, 
ribband jri,*! lies alxHj I ' linapirl The spines a re 
bnm nr hn mninji; ol whieh Ihere are>i\ In 
eight -lI dials up to ■ ^in lung, and one renin I lo 
Ian. Mowers are lijnnel-shilprxi, Vellmv, and 
alxiui 1 ,'in UntTg, 3 in aLTirsi, thev are lEav 
iUiweningi insiaminer Netxis bright light; 
numiji I i. at tu s Lutn p *si ; mm i iiuj in ivn i pt'ratia re 
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rs\HUUiAGRAESSNERl (K. ScIil)! Bmndi. 
Syn: iViJkwft'Ju^iyririWFjm (K. Scti.) Berger 



A dark gret n soliiari , globular plant Libout -lin 
high anisl wide, i^'ith tIHiO ribs divided into 
proiTiine nl tobt"rrles. I he arenles arr‘ whitish 
iviih about 6U yellow spines, mostly WLlials; 

I hem a re only live to si x cen t r.i Is, u p to V\ ill long 
j Flowers are a pale yellow isli gnirn , a btiut - lin 
! long, a nU appear b v day in summer- Needs gtH .^1 
I light; nonllat eoanp^ist, rniii im um 
temperature 511^'b, fiJ'pi’J'if 




PA(?joniAGROSSEl (K. Sch.) Brandi 
Syrt: Erjin^tt Nrs scituiimmimfns (Nic.) 
Baekeb . : Nifivcaitus iichimuv utiiUi us 
tNic/3 EJorger 

[^fk'grt'englohuLirpUints, 2 '. . 3 ‘ iin ivide 
btH’oming elongated toaboui 3 tt tall, i he crown 
set al an niHgie, vvithftliolJl 3 U promint-nl rib'i. 
ITie.ireotes are brownish w ith tour to i^ven or 
mi>te I'el low Lsh'bmw n spi nes u p hi Vri n !img . J ( 
issuiTimer (loweriiigr diurnal, wilh vellow^ 
nowx'rsabt.iu( 1 '/lin long. 1 '■ :in in diii metier. 
Needsbrtgbl light; rlonnalfactuscoinjXist; 
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p ARom A HAS ELBE IlG I [ ( Haa ge ) r. ) Brandt 
Syn: (hlajge ]r, ) 

Berger; ^Jnrsi^km/irs {Haa^ge jr.) 

Bnckeb. 

A grayish-green, globii la r plant aboul 4iri wide 
wilh 3t) or more nbs and (he wiKilly cntiwn tX'l at 
an angle- 'Hie white areoles bear2(ior more 
yellow ish-w'hite radial spines up to '/;in in 
Length, and three to live more yeitowish centrals 
slightly longer- Summer flow'ering, and diurnal, 
the tkiwers aiX' vcitowish red or ora nge- red and 
about long. Nevtis bright light; ntJrmal 
cactus compost; minimum tempciaiurt* 5t)"F. 
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FAMifflAHERTERl (VW'rd.) N, P, Taylor 
Svni hcrien Werd . 

A pjlegrwn planl with surnewhLit j^tobuEar 
(item s a bcfu 1 6i n in diameltf r, tind 1 22 

pmniineruly luberded ribs. ITie lalvndtfS are 
nithcFt^inical in shape and the brnsivnish areoles 
haveei{;hl lo eleven white, nhenbnnvn -tipped, 
radLiE spines tu Eon^r and usually lour dark 
brnw'nish'red centrals similar lenj^lht The 
ftiwvors. appearing, b\- day in summer, are 
purplish red with a paler, yellowlsli thmat about 
1 *‘2in long. Needs bright light; nomiLil cactus 
uomptwii; nriEniinum lemperatuife 5()^‘F. Urijyfiiifry* 



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PARODIA HORSTIJ (Ritter) N. J^. Tat'ior 
Syn: Nt^taaictu?! fityrsiii Kilter 

Agltibiiilar pkmlatHiirt 5t'2in in diameter ^viih a 
spiny, white woolly frown, ll has i2-J6 ribs, and 
theamiiles bear l&2i5 vvhiteor slightly brtnvnish 
radial spines in in length and one to lour 
brown, longer centrals, I'he plant Ls sumnier 
flowering by day, with flovvers oranges red to 
veiTuilion, more yellowish inti'n^qTillyr and 
1-1 V>in long. Rec]uires bright Ughi; normal 
cactusot>nipost; minimuin temperaliirL^ 55^ 'F 
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PARODIA HETERACANTHA Ritter 

An elongating, bluish k>grayish-greenglt>buJar 
plani I 'A-3'f^^in in diameter with many ribs, lUid 
densely' covered with bristly spines. The aretiles 
are of whitish-broivn ivtm! and the 
comparatively fetv radial spines are W'^hitish, the 
centra b dark browm, Flow'ersareunknouvn. This 
still appears to be boitanically' undescribed and 
might wollb<?assi>dati.'d ivith a ni>t her species. 
AryciTriViif (StiitnL 



PAKcutA TAUI Uriiii'idt 

A dark gree n globula r Species 2 i n 

duuneter, wilhabout 2i.1 ribs. The arwlc^ an.* 
white lobniwn, and thereare numerous wliilish 
appn.*ssed radial spine.s and one or two 
Lmiivnish Centrals up lo '.■^in long. riiHvers are 
dark red and up lo I in long. al'H>ut^ un ora little 
more across; they appear in summer and arc' 
Jiumjl. Needs giHid light, which is essential; 
normal caci us compcist; minimum tempera! u re 
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['ARontA LENINGH AUSII (Haa^e Jr ) 
Brandt 

Sy rs : EriAm / ienin^liaw^u ( J r, } 

Biickt’b, fHaagt; Jr) 

A ](ik' r columnar hitli t ho crown 

hifl a! ,in an^lo. Up to 3lt hij^h, 4in (hick, and ha» 
atKiiit 3ll ritis. The Jimalli, whiteanfoles bear jbtjui 
15 paio yellow radial spines and three to k>Uf 
deeper yellow ce^nirals^ up lc> L in len>;th. 

Priy EUw’.'eTiiij^; in mid^Nummer. bright yellow, 
about 1 '/jin tonp, 2in acrcuiiS. Needi^ sun; normal 
cactus comp jst; minimum temperalun? Str'F, 
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PAJ?<^DjACVlAGNtFfCA flatter) Brandt 
Synt iVifkstdTffks fm^riffr'ais (letter) Krainz 

Bluish-j^neen, globular'Slemmed plants, 
frequently offsetting to tbm^ dumps, The stems 
are up fo 6in in diameter with 11-13 ribs and 
gray-fellect areoies. There are numerous ^^ hiti.sh 
radial spines abt^ut tnin long, arid about 12 
broivnish centrals in length. Summer 

floivering. the plant is diurnal, with sulfur' 
Vellow flowers aUcml 2tn long and across. Needs 
bright ligh t, which is tfssenitrti; normal cactus 
compost; minimum temperatureStfT. Bnizr/flifo 
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PARODiAaifE MAI RAN AN A Card, 

Uncertai nty exists as to the a pecitic ti I le. I ( has 
been sLaEed to have a close relationsliip with 
The dark’green bixly wilii its wciolly 
crow n is 2-2 ’•■■'ii n in diameter w It h abou 1 1 -t-1 5 
spiraled ribs. The hrmvnish-redarLHiles bear 
seven to nine w hitish radlctl spines ,3 nd one to 
four bixiwn centrals. Flowers a re carmine red, 
long, and appear by day in summer. 
Needs bright light; norma I cactus compost; 
minimum temporal u re 5t.l'T. 




TARODiA MA LYAN A var. RU B RI FLO R.A 
Brandt. 

A bright green globular plant with 24 or mi>re 
slightly spiraled ribs. The whitish areoles bear 
over 2{) grayish 'bn>wn, darker-tipped radial 
spin» a nd t w o to t hiw or tnoa' ( iiu> centra Is r *i 
similar coloring. I'kHveni are bright red, funnel- 
shapd, and abtiut J l^n long; they are dav 
flow'eringr in summer. Needs bright light, wiiich 
inessential; normal cactus compist; intnirnum 
temperature btfT. Ar^CrJt/>wfCrt(i'frpwm'iPJ. 




r.!VEOD5 A M A M M U LOS A ( Lem . ) 

N. P. Taylor 

Syn: NofutjirtTj^s mtinimdo$ui {Lem, ) 
Backeb. 



A dark green gkibu la r plant about 2*.,^n in 
dEameter and up to 4in la II with lft-2tl ritw. 
.Arftiles bear 1 (go or more yellowish -lehite 
radial Spines V^'in long and three to lOLirbr'ti'wn' 
tippd yelic nv Cen I rals n i n length . l!H,i y 

floivering in summer, the flow'ers are bright 
yellow with a prominenl reddish s tigniqi, and 
almut E rin long. I^i^iuiresginhl light; normal 
cactus Com pvsl; mini mum lem pra t u re 
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rARODlA 




PAKtSDlAMINUTA Ritltfr 

C'b!^’'lyjElk’d ki this Li&niflll,dflrk 

bUnsh-j’rucn spedtrs 1 'jt-2itii 25 

ur rtiurf cti>^5cl V st'l rihs. ITie a noults- a fi" Elis li . 

and bear sc^'^t'li t^j nini' fine whitish riUiinl] spities 
and L>ri;y k> thr\><^ brown, hoitkeiJ centrals. 
|’k)iversjn?bri>;hl ni^i, l inacrtws, lliiHvenn^^by 
davitt mid-summer. Needs sun; normal eaelus 
compost, minimum temperalurt' 50"!’ 

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paropiaOTTONIS (J-ehm.) IVTiiyliJr 
Svn: Noktait‘Uii^i*th»ii> (Lohm.) 

A van.ibit? Species w'iih ^Inbular stems 2-4 i nn in 
diameler It hiissivlo thirteen ribsanJa white 
ivoully LTow'ii, and lliert?areeiji^hl to fit teen 
yellmv radial spines wtiti three to four brownish 
centrals^ all I in in length, hloieersareadevp 
veltow, 1 lr;-2'':in long, blooming bv dax' in 
summer. Needs lull sun; normal cAClosccjmptisI, 
minimuim teinpt!raliirv5<rF. Htttzil, 

^TiFxri'JJ'bdJ. Pimji^utty, 



FARODiAMUTABILISBjjizkt'b. var 
SANGUlN[FLORA(Backeh.)BTimdl 
Syit: Ptimiia ’^ii^^uiiiiflorn FriiJ cH Backeb. 

A dark-green globuJarpLmt, 2-3*/iin in 
diameler, wich 25 or more spirally aminged ribs 
divided inio cubthrdes. 'Hieareolesare whthsh 
and bearaboul 15 white radial spines Vi-l lin 
tong and !ou r redxl iFih-brow n ce ni rals arou nd 
Vjln in length, Deep-red tlowers. I - E V'rin in 
diameiern appear in mid -summer, and are 
diurnal. Ktc|ui res bright light; normaltaclus 
compost; minimuni iemperaiure 50"F. 
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A high-altikide^ globular species aNiui 5'/iin in 
diameler. It is gtaucuus green with a white 
iviKilly itoxvn and ribs arranged in spirals. Ibe 
ivliite wcmIIv areoleslHsiratHJut 50 whitish radial 
spines and most usually lourcenlrals, up to 
anout i/;in long. Day llowering tn sumtner, the 
Oowersare bright golden yellow and I— 2in 
across ivhen tully optin. Needs very bright Eight; 
normal cae!usconii>ost; minimum iemperaUiTv 
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PAKtOAPILTZlORUM VVc^^ktimp 

A Jiirli j;rAyisli'^a‘tn, L’lnnj^jiied 

%vith 3.) or morp 

wilh large bmwn.ibih-wK^[ areiTles. ‘Spines Hire 
pa If ye ItiTwijili brt>wn turlTivn-t'islnrt^d , 
consisting t)f l[M2 some ivKal pale r radial s and 
u sual ly toy r prorni tifnl ce n t nils. I'he llowf rs an? 
yelUw, sv 4 !hi?ulfr segments haviiig a brtJi.vniHh 
niidslripe ■esIemaLlv. They arc day flcnvf ring, in 
stimtner, Xecds bnght Jlghl; nnmiaJ cadiis 
ct>mfios t; min irnmn le m pe ra tu re 50“F. A FyetJ/wpj j 
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Slf nisarf green, aboul Klin ti>ngand t>in ^n idf 
with alxiLii 1 3 ribs. I he pvik'-bruwnish arot>lfs 
carrV'' about 2() ye Hnwish radial spines up lo ^'.'in 
lung, and si>t vcllovvish centrals 1o4in in length. 
Flowers appe^ir by day. m sununer, tiirange-ri.\1 
to red or, rarely* while. N’eeds bright lighi. 
which is essential' nnimal caiL‘tiiscomj’H>sU 
minimum ten^^wraiuft? WT. Ar^atthur CxtiliH. 




I'ARoniAPENJCJLLATA E'cchs, &StL‘t’g 

A lall. columnar plant tip tiT 1 It 3 ln high, -I ^>in 
Ihick, Mid -green inculuf, || ha^aKmt ITspirallv 
arraitged ribscLswIy set with luK'rcles. 1 he 
bn^wttish w^oolly artH>lescarry^ around -10 
ye|iowi«.h radLil spines ipt vaiTing lengths and 
oneci'nlriil ]-2inli)ng. Flowers range frt^ni 
or.inge-s ellow to \ ermiluini, and are up lo2in 
k>iig, t ‘^in in dianteler: t he v appear in suminer, 
and are d iu mal . Ret|u i n?s a sunny posi lion ; 
nonna I cactus compos! ; min i mu m lein pera to re 
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PARt )Di A RECH E N SIS ( Bu in. ) Bra n dt 
Syn: A/o/iioiiL’fHS reiVjeiUSFs Buin, 



rhisblLiish’gret'nplartlisabiuit UJin i.ill, 4'‘isnin 
diameler, wlllt 13 or more ribs. 1 hf iireolesbear 
20-25 grayish-tehile to ptile-bmwntsli radial 
HpineSiind about (our bn>wnish centrals, all up 
to '-iiin or slightly more in, length. Floiversare 
orange-red, and abtiut I in long; tliey are summer 
lliwvenng, and diurnal. Nt't.'ds a sunny pt^sillon; 
tuirnwl cai;iiiscoiript»si; minitnuin tetn^>erattirt' 



A globular species, nOsetting tn>m the b.ise tt> 
form clumps. The indi\'idLiLiil stems a re brighl 
green ivith aUaul 2 U ribs and ivhitLsh, becoming 
brownish, arc'! >k?s, Spinels are tvhjte or 
bmwn isle Vellore; these consisi ol eighi lo twelve 
ra dials and tme, sometimes more, central spine 
up ii> ’din in length. Ftiiwering in summer, thi' 
fltnvers arc diumaL and a brighl golilen velli Jw-, 

I in or more brtwd when tolly ti^vn. J^eL[iiires 
Su n; norma I Cactus com ptssl; min im um 
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A r4th<.^r rotJiirfisli. bluisJi'jqreen pijnt About 2in 
in Jidmtner wiih lH-^24 spicily arrcinged ribs. 

The ^vhite l^viXI|]v croivn is slIji^hllysunk^Mi- 
Areolesare ot ^vhitish wool And CAiry 14- lb 
bn>vvn- tipped white rLidijI spines ’■•■^n lonj; and 
twosii^btlv U>rigeNfvddj.sh-brmen tentrjls. 
Summer tlo\M=rinj?, i>nd Jiurriaf,, ihebkxinisijre 
I '1 1/tiin long, lo2'/2in Across^ Ji^d have pink tips 
to the petals, mer^ng nith a yelSowish 'white 
thrtwt. Needs gosKl liy;ht; oormL'iEeaetuseomptJSl; 
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PARt>PiA RUTItANS Kratn^) 

N, P,Taylt>r 

Svn: NoiiKiictu$ rifiHai}^ Diin. & Krainz 



A smalt j;lL>bi]Lir pEant atK>ut I Vjin tail arni in 
diameter, with 16-211 ribs. Whitish or pinkish' 
w hite spi nes are mad e up of seven to nine radia b 
abiHLl Vsin long, and (hrw U> tour centrals up to 
Vvn in length. lTie tltwers, aK'HU4^-*in toiigand 
acit^ss, an; bright yellow with a while thrtxit, and 
apjTearhv day in summer. ReqLiires bright sunt 
normat cactus com post; minimum temperature 
5tTT. \hrttriT>i ,4r);t’prfjF)it. 



I'AKtiDiARlClDA Backeh, 




p AKODU S AINT -P IE AN A liackeb, 

A gEobu la r species I in diameter, 

offse tting freely to form dusters, it hasabciut 22 
ribs spirally arranced and divided inU> conical 
tubercles. Tlie yellowish-ivhite areoles bear 
around 1" straight, ven' short yellcTwish or pale- 
brownish spines about' '/imin long. Appear ng in 
mid-summer, ihetlmversarv^ diurnal, bright 
yeiltns'incolcsr, and afxiut 1 in long and ii^'ide. 
Needs bright Light; normal cactus compost; 
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Syn: Notocfictna ^^opa (Spneng.) Berger 

A tresh'green, short c\4ind deal globose plant up 
to lOin high, 4in in diameter (l hasa spiny, 
ivtxilly crown and 3t>-35 ribs u'ith arcolesset 
about Viin apart. Then? are a bout 4tl' white radial 
Spines up to Idin long and tiuee to t'ourreddi-sh- 
broo’n cent ral. spines to '■/lin. Summer tlowecing. 
and diurnal, I he flowers are canaiA' yellow v, about 
1 V;in in diameler Requires bright light; normal 
cactus compost; mi ntmum tern pera t ure 5tl'"F . 
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Krainz 

In most tea lures this is similar lo the species the 
radial spines a re brighi vellow, the central spines 
orangy red o^r Chestnut bfowm. Flower* and 
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PARODIA SETOS A Backeb. 

A bluish-grtwn globular plant which becomes 
cylindrical and is up lo KHn high, 4-iin in 
diameter. The Ctown is of dense white u'ooLuui 
there are about 35 ribs ^vith arvolessel i>n short 
but prominent tubercles. The whitish radial 
Spines, numbt^ning around -10, are \ jin long, and 
there are four reddish-brown central spines up to 
E^ri.flo^vering in mid 'Summer, anddiurniil, the 
flowers a re ca rmine red, a nd u p to T 4 [n j n 
diameter. Needs fairly brlghl light; normal cacl us 
compost; minimum temperature SlV'T. A/'^viirirfjj 
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PARi >DiA STUEM ERl (VVerd. ) Backfb. 

sflmtivhat globular plants ttiabimt 
8in high, 6in duTmettr. TTnert' aiv2llof mon? ribs, 
and thcareotL'sbear atmiit 25 ^vKitish radial 
spinL'Si up lo^^in in lenjjth, and gL-nerallv four 
hrownisnCL^ntrals to lin^ Flitw,vrsan? veiltJu ish 
oran^i' or rL-ddiab, V4- f ^‘iin long, and iH^tur by 
daVj, in surrimt-T. \eyds bright Ugbi; normal 
cactus composi; jnintmum tL'mpt?ralure 50"F, 
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bAdOuiA SUBMAMMULOSUS ( Lem . ) 

N. [\ Taylor 

Svn: NoftXYU'/its (Lom.) 

A gl obula r 2 Vi=3 n in diameter, a nd 

dark gravDsh-green. o'ith about 13- 1 6 ribs 
divided into tubercles . ITitf spines a re yelknvish- 
'w' hi te, tyi which abi^u ! are rad iais to * :i n in 

length, and oneot two are rather flattened 
centrals up to ^4in long. I’lcnversareyellove, 
abirut 1 '/ 2 in long, and dav flowering, in summer. 
Needs bright light, whidi is essentia I, normal 
cactus ciuripost; minimum lemperature?0'''F. 
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bARODlAUHLlGIANA Elnckeb. 

.\more or less globular, gray-green species 
about 4in in diameter, with a croo.n of dense 
whitc-vv'ovit interspersed with reddish'brtjwn 
spines. There are about 2/0 slightly spiraled tihs 
set with tubercles and the whitish areoles are 
^ lin long, bearing about 35 simiEarly colored 
radial spirres up to I ;in long and four or more 
dark-bmwn centrals^ one of which is up to 2in In 
Eength- Summer flowering, the flowers are 
diurnal, and are reddish hrui,vn or copper 
Colored^ 1 in long. Retjulresa bright location: 
normal cactus composti minimum temperature 



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More or less globular plants k>ng. 

l-2invvide with well-distributc^i tulvrck'S. I ht- 
areolesare Tichitlsh, bearing 1+-15 ivhitet>r pale- 
yellowish radial spin.es ^iiK’^'rin long; there art- 
no centrals. Day fltm'eiing^ in summer, the 
flowers a re yello wis h - w hite, u p to ^ li n or more 
long, s-5-1 in across, Rec|uiresgtH)d light; normal 
cactu s com pt,vst : in ini m u m te mperatu re 50'''F. 
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&Goodrich 



Stems are sub-globose, up to 2' :in high. V mi 
ivido with promintmt Lul'H’rdes. 

A n'oles a re elH ptiL aJ , I'loanng n i ne to 
(iHt-enivhite radial spines^ til-' un long, but noi 
centrals. 1 heoLiler ^x'laEs ol (he bron^^e-pink 
fli^wers have a purple mid stripe., and the bliHims 
are up to lin long and I^ide. riie\' aie summer 
flowering by day. Nwdsg[>iH.i liglit; sligiith' 
calcareous cacluscompiist: minimum 
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PtDJ<.iCAcrLJsKNOWLTONll L. 

Syn: Pediocactu^byadyiL. Benson and var. 

A {L. Ben son j Biickeb, 

vX ddrk ^nL't'niHJi-bmvvn, }!’kjluijjr ptvLhl up tn 
I talL, ]-] ^/lin wiih'. Thi' [2-18 rib\> h,ivt.‘ 

TiViirt-like tubercle* .inii .eiretales beannj^ IH- 

23 line hair-likv spines w hitish pink ' i-,in. Iturif;. 
but riiJcenlTHils- Dav llowerinp, in summer^ the 
[InU'cft, appear in I he cmwn nMhe plant; they are 
Very jMks almust crvaniy pink ttmise, And abotti 
T'iiin tnnj;;. Renuin seK treiTielycarefLihvatertiig; 
j;mx1 ]i)»hlr rich ^K^rmeable cnnfiptist; miniimun 
lf'tnpt'riitiife45"F. US4 ^CnJinfriJcrit, jVctt'.'VJe.vk’ij'J. 



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PEDJtxAcivsPARAUINEl B- W, Benstm 
Syn; Pi/twiiUf/iifiipimJfJNi'i' fB, Wh 
B. VV, Benson & Bcickeb. 



A sttlilari-' plant with ^eenish-ji^ray f^ltibular 
stems l“2in hij^h. ll^-B^/ainacrujss. It has 12-1? 
hbs with wart-like lul'Hrixles Lvaring small 
d rcu lar arettleb. vvi t h hai r-like whi le spi nes, ab«>u I 
20 radialsr and ftutr lcl'St^ centrals, I '/3-3in Ji>ng. 
ITie plant is day flenvering, in sumimer with 
creanvwlorLtl Bnivers iviili a taint pjnklsii si ripe 
find uph> ] in across, Kw|u i res canetu I watering; 
bright light; porous enriched compost; minimum 
lemperature45^'F, L/S/l fNtnnftvm Di.'st'ff, ir/rntadc 
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TODEOCACTLS PEEBLES i ANUS VAZ- 
nCKEiSENIAE (BackebJ L. Iknwn 
SyuiNamjoafkkeisi'im Backyb, 

Dark hkii.sh-gree]i gJuKise plants In 5tn Umg. 2in 
indiameterj covered wiih prominent wart-like 
tubercle*. The a!TftJ(?*areyelknvish. becoming 
gray, ivith slraw-tx^lored spines, ti\ e to seven 
raiiiais Viciin Eong, and one slightly cum'ed central 
abnul I in long. Flinvers appear do ring thedavin 
summer; yeJlow with a pale reddish Center band 
trn ihe petals: ab lu t -r'lin long, 1 in across. 
Requires Sun; permeable mineral, enriched 
compist; minimum iemperature4?''T- US/I 



pediocactusSILERI (En^eln’i,)L, Bensim 
Syn; Utakimikrt [Engel m.li Br & K. 

A soinewhiU iwal plant Lip to bin |al|. 4 ' am\ m 
diameter with about 12-14 spiraling nhs Kciring 
prominent drcular arerjlcs. E hert* are 11 13 
while radial spjnes. up to 1 un king, and tlirer to 
seven broivnish-black centrals becoming almost 
white with age. abcHtt lin long. Flttwersara 
diurnal in summer, and are yelFi>wpsh, ] in ora 
litlle more in diameter. A higli-allilude plant, ii 
roL^uiies bright 1 igh I r p4in.ius mineral, humus- 
en richerf compost, min i m u m tern pera t u re 4?' 'F, 
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PEruocAC“r^;sSIMPSONll {[InKdm,) 

Hr.&R. 

Synt EcftiiJoCiKtii$ En^iielm. 

Up louvLT Win CiilL 6iin in the pl.int his 

llfipirjilini^nbs, \s ith (iiberck'SlH'arinR 
dFtH^k^. I hesei-'jmi' l 5 - 23 whiii^K nidml Alpines 
r^!- Viiin It in^ iind I'tve hi ten hrowii Liiinlnilii U> I in 
Inni^ , Fltnvens flre pinkish rosen up to lin lonj:;. 
Lina are d.iy tltnvurinj:;, in sumnwr Cjrefiil 
Oihure Ls required, iind (he pkinl is bi'st y;tj(Eed. 
Requires brjy^ht Lij^ht; it nn ils oivn rwts use 
pemu'tihk' miner,! I t’ampc^slfnric'ht\l with 
muld; minimum lemperJture-15'‘F. LJS/l fl 
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PEDiCXACTLSWINKLEHI Hdl 

Usually stjiiE-ir)', sub-gk>bose plantsup tuat'^iut 
iV+tn h'i)^, 1 ^^"in wide, with prominent tubeivles 
^A-i/iin in diameter rheaitHilesarv mnintv 
wiKjlly, bearinj^ nine tn luurleen whiter 
m true what pet tinateriidiflJ spirteS up U> ’Ain 

bui nil centrals. Flowering in Summer, And 
diurnab the flowers are up lo ^lin lung and lin in 
diameler, peath-eolured with a reddish 'bnnsm 
midstripe lo the -ouler segments. Needs 
light; norma] cactus cumpwt; mini tnum 
leniperature WT. L/SA tUkfJd, 



I'tLtnin itiRA ASELLIFOJ? MIS Ehreiib. 

Asmall. somewdia! globular plant 2-4in high, 
'-2in in dia meter, an ered wi! h grayish -greeii . 
spirally arranged tulxfmtes which are flat and 
lateraliycumpressed. The lung, namnv iiri'itales 
areal tfie bps of the tuberclesand h,we 
numemus minute spines arranged like a comb. 
Flowers appear in summer in t lie crown ul the 
plant during the day; they arv reddish liolet, 

1-1 'yiinacross. Requires full sun: anunnehed. 
permeable mi neral ei tm post ; m inimu m 
tempordture 55'1’ . .Vli'.viLidSur brus rcifcJSjk 



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ROBUSTIORCouUl 

Synt Pi'iiiiKactiis mlmstior (Coult,) Arp 



Very similar to thespedcs, but ixcasinnslly 
clustering- it dilfer?, pritidp.iHy in the flower 
coliiur, lehich is pah- yellow or white- 
Ret|uiri'ii!ents are similar to those of the species. 
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ptL£LYt'llOJt.\ STROBILIPORMIS (Werd,) 
Fri^ &Schdle 

Syn: £jra7iJiff/(iarP7'rLs < Werd. J 

Berger 

Probably btitfer know n under t he ongi ru! I ( itie . J I 
is an a Imtwt glubularr gra yi;th-gri!e n plan E , 

1 ‘/^^ifiin diameter, and cuvereii w'lth 
numerous brad ■ like uihL'ndes. Areoleson the 
inner side of I he tubercles liLive minute spines 
and leiHik Flow^ersare reddish ekJet, I E I ::in 
wide, opening in daytime in summer- Ki*ep 
totailvun- in. iv'interL Ret|uin;ssun.; enriched 
permiMbiecompoAl; minimum temperature 
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PERESKJA 




J OH N STO N 1 1 {Ber j;tT) 

Bn & R, 

Svtl: QTi7is/iiJ'rnsh)H/i Bt?r;^er 

t hissptfdes iirtsa fleshy lubemus 
rtH>tsU>ck witli ijlnnsared ?i lender 

slems ihrw to five-anpledr rfrid ollen reach in^ up 
lo IDfl long. Hie JCtoles are verv^closc^ly set ^viih 
nine to twelve rtdii^l spino-'^ and one to t hree 
centrals, none exceeding 'ain in Length. Fnigranl 
and noctumpiL iloivers ha%"e a slender lube up lo 
hin long and white petals, appearing early 
sutnnien Requires a ver\' bright position r normal 
cactus compost; minimum tern pera tyre 55' F. 




PEN ttxrtRtus MARI AN U S tCjcnlry ) 
Sanclicz- Mejorada 
I S vn : Wiicoxki manat rn Gcritrv' 

A n erect or damberi n g species 3-2UI t Iting. The 
stems and branches a re four to tiv'C*angled and 
aresel with whitish areoles hearing se^ en t(.i ten 
btackish-Lrmwn radial spines ^and one similarlv 
colored cen Irak Flowering at night in sununer,. 
the Howers an?3'-A“3’dn long and lubular^, the 
spread ingou ter fvia Is while, ripped brotenish- 
reidj and inner petals u-hiie, alKHit "^' jirt long- 
Nccds warmth;got>cl light; enriched porous 
I cad us aimpost; miniiiUim tempera [ ure SOf'F. 
.Mc.ii'officwnjrfrJ. 





PEKE;'.SKi.'\ ACHLEATA Millei 

A climbing, traiLing plant uith stems 2ri-33llin 
length lo t'zin thick and dark-green leaves up lo 
3l/dnlongj Hiyriwide. TheareoLeshaveone to 
three spines, but nriglochcds. Flowers appear in 
late summer and are diurnal. Thev are up tti 
about b^dn across *md w'hitish yellow shiiding to 
pinkish at I he base. Requires very bright Light; 
normal cactus compost; niinimum temperature* 
50 'T. LJSA (Fimdti), VVi'sf hJdri'S, Parai^rrav., 




PBRI3KIA ACULEATA var. 
GODSEFF[ANA(Sand.) Knulh 
Syn: PfrcsA'iit rtcfi/t.'HJ'ii cv. Cktd’^ifiaitii 

"This differs from thesped.es in thai the young 
lca%''esare all peach-colored, with the under' 
surface often slightly redd tsli. Cultivation 
ret^uiremenfsare the same as for the spedes. 



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reRKKJABLEO fKnuth) DC. 

Syn- Gidiis l?itv Kmith; R/rcTJociiL^fis Wdt 
(HBK.)Kmjlh 



Ashnjbdikf plant up It) 23fi high, with many 
branches, these inlliEilly red bt.^'oming green. 
Leaves are bright green, up loKin long, 2in wide, 
and there a re five lo six spines ltre*ach arc*i>le^ 
vamngin length, FImvertng in summer, and 
diurnal, the pinkish^red nowerr^aregnm^vd iwo 
to four together in dusters, ^^llld are abc^itl I k:in 
across. Keeds bright light; normal cadus 
compost; minim uni temperaturt*m''F. 1 he pale 
vellow fruits are also a feature of interest 
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l'tki:£kiA DIAZ-HOME ROAN A Gird* 



A bushv plfliH; to -If 1 3in hifih, u ith htlrizort^^l[ly 

spreadmj’ brjiKht's. Lvrtve&aiv JpTrk jjrtfn .ind 
LMlipHcAL .ibt>ui Uniting, ' rinhrtiftcl Cirjvnsh- 
whitediwilt^s Iwaf jtHiLil fivftipinesJt (irsk 
inovasing tu iJIxtUI 12. yeLluwi?iU or whiHsith, jnd 
jin in itrnglh. FknveF>ire wine red, iiboul 
King, .ind appear by day, En summer Hiertf 
hosolsi>1x‘en discm'ureii ti bniiUieF ln?afcd form* 
othenA'i-W similiir in other respecls. 7'he stiull 
bmivnish-rvddish fruits jre only l^in in 
dij muter Requires bilighl ll^ht; ni^mul tdtluS 
aimpisi; mmimum lernpt*rflture55''F. ttJii'irt 
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PtRESKiACRANOfFOUA How, var. 
GRANDIFOLIA 

Sy n : vtitf { Haw. ) 

knuth; 

An erect , shrubby spedes h '.'2-1 5ft high wi I h 
thick spin V slu ms. Green llefiliy 
long, 1-1 broad. Tliu a ruoles develop one or 

tH 0 blackish spines up about 2in in length, 

The flLswenriire K^mein dusters, about 1 • 2 in in 
dbometer. The details of the (lower nire especially 
fascinating, and St?ore the small, green pMf* 
sKopied fruits. Day iloweringin summer, needs ii 
yen' bright p>silion; norma i cact u s comptist; 
minimum temp'ntturv ??"F, 




rLiU3KJACR.AN[^l FOLIA Haw, var, 
VIOLACEA 

An unusual form of F c^r,iirrjfffitiffiT,airreriilv 
know n under the FieL'i Colkirting \o. I lU23fi. It 
wasdisaiverud in Brazil in recent vears and 
cuEliealed at the IKitanicCliardens ilurlin- 
rXihlem. C^rniany. Reijuin'^tiU'ntsare the same 
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IIKJ^KJaLYCHNIDJFLORA [X\ 

SvTi: Petviikia piVtadu' Karvv.; 

{DC.) Kniith; Pt‘n‘sA'w?|KiVi 
^ufinriiici^rsElchl. 





rtKiiSiaA NEMO ROSA Rt>)ns Acusla 
Syn: A'VVb^r; P^'n'sAvji 

argciitim Webtr 

Cl^suly allied lij P, jimi.ifjfTn?siJ with which it isnften 
ton lu-sed , It is a sh mbby plan t> oUen t tw- like, 
3l>-2hfi high wiih smtx^th ^rcen hrjnche?^ I he 
mort^ Ur less la rtce-sha pi*i1 leavijs a re slightly 
fleshy Hind V^in tong, and thv gniyislv 

whiteanetdes have up Eu three or more spines, 
the kmgesl Ir 2in. Rowers a re pnxiuced in 
terminal dusters and arediuinat, biiHiminji:; in 
summer^ each flower about 3'/4in wide, vvhtk* or 
pink- KtXjuiK?s giKhd I ighi; normal cactus 
compost; min im «m lem pern lu re 5?'"F, There is 
significant development in young seedlings: this 
shtHvs lwo~week'Oid plantlets in eultj cation, 




A tree-like plant reaching up hi morc' than Zyft 
tall with rrumy branches bearing pale-grc'cn 
leaves 1 l6-3ih long, seen here growing a mid si 
0;jn'jr( Eli spedes. The archies are black w il h a tew 
while hairs and tme long spine >^-3in in length. 
FknverS are yellowish orange, alxKit 2';in in 
diameter, sind appear by day, in summer. 
Ret]ii5res full sun; norma kactus com piist; 
minimmn lemperatuR' 5b"F- Cr/a/cpp/ii/iir. Alc.vfCe, 













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PORTULACIFOU A (L. ) DC. 

Syn: Kiiuth 

A t ret.'- likt.' plan! up tti2Clil hi^h, rht*bT+ihfht?i^ 
are terelc and ver\' sp i ny; on yc>u nj^cr gn^vw E K ( he 
spines are usual] v solitary', bui t>n older stems 
areoles havecluslersofsevetr k> nine, si>nietinies 
up k> V4in in length . The leaves aix‘ spatula- 
shaped and abouL '>*:in li>rlji;. Pinkish^ivd Howfirs 
in sunimer^ and are iiiumal; they art' 
aboid linbrisirf. Uetp ires sun; s lightly 
calcareti u s taitus fuanpust; mi n imum 
temperature ^'»^'’l■. fJea^jrrajrjJtF Kt'pajJ'/jc. Huttr. 
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A shnib^like plant 10 - Dll high tvith widelv 
sprea tling hni nehes in i is habitat Hie shi ny 
green leaves are a bout '/iin uide, varying I mm 
'/jin in lengtiir and the spines aae brownish, 
only I wo to three on ytHanggroivlh, but stn'eral 
devekipinglHderupto-mlong, hnk flvFwersijp 
In about 21 an in diameter appear in mid- 
Stimnierj. and are diurnal. Kttjuires slight shade; 
nofmakaL’tuscoifnpttsI; minimum IvmpL'ratijre 
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FtRLSKiA SACHA ROSA Griscb. 

Syni RJtoiiiJtmtus^ ^dinn^ ^Griseb.) 
Backeb.^ rLTf^tfti Cdrd. 

A tall, tree-like plant lligh many 

erect branches. The dark-green ItMA'es are lance- 
shafK'd, and 5V4-+yjin long. Aret>lesare 
grayish'vvhileand bear usually one to three 
reddish-brown spines up to 2i'n in length, 
though older branches may have or n’l't^re. 
Flow'ering in summer, the rtise-pink blotnnsare 
diurnal, T-3'Ain wide, and are produced mostly 
in clusters. Ktcfuires slight shade; nonna I cactus 
comptisl; minimtatn temperature ?5"F. 
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A large btishy plant IQ-2Cin high mils habitat, 
ihe main stem olEen up lo4in or thick. E he 
fleshy leaves art' abtmt 214-4 in long, 1 
wide, and the Jrcoles an.' 'Ain wide, Nmv 
gniwih lias gist one or hvospme.s, with inort' 
developing later. These are bfOw'iiisii becomitiig 
w h llish , and ^-*-2 */:i n En lengt h. I' lowe rs> abi>u \ 

1 Viln long, am mrcturnal, appearing in summer. 
The pL*talsare pink-purpky Tj- lin long and 
Vj-Iinivide. [^eL]ui res good light; norma I cactus 
compost; mininium tempera tu re >?"l^ HyuzH 
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[*EKKSKL\STENANTHA killer 




PtRtshaA WEBER! ANA K- Sch. 

A shntbby species reach! tig 6 1'a- Kill high> with 
m .my \en slender branches only 'iik-‘ =iin ihick. 
Leavesareovalelo ellip tiCHll lin long, ' dnixide. 
■|“he W'hlte u'L'h.i'lly a fettles bear one to six 
veltow'isli spines up to Viin. White t^ol^'en^, 
w hich are diurnal, are priduced incluslers in 
sujiimer, and are up (O 'Aiin long, ^ 4 in wide; 
some bkx>ms change ailor with age. Needs 
bright light; mi<rinal cactus compost; minimum 
lemperaluR' 53"F. Htiih'iif. 







rtuttiKJA Zl NN J I FLORA LXT. 

Syn: RkHkK{^cUi,<ziumfiW{K.} Knuih 

■A large, shrubby species 4t1 '■Fin or more high, 
oKen becoming tree-like. Theo^al to oblong 
leaves, ¥ 4 -] '41 n long, atjout Tiin bn:>ad. am 
cuneate al the base. Areoles are ox al |n shap', 
vx'ith x>nei>r txx'obnitvnish spjnt^iin yxning 
branches, and Ihrw to fli eon t>lder stems, up to 
'/jin inlengtli. Rose-red or purplish lloxvers,. 
about 2in in diameter, art'oiurna], in summer, 
kec] Hire's slight shade; normal tvicluscoinpL^sh 
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pjfRhSKK.Jt'^itsGATESIl Baxter 

A Erdilin^, shnib^liki^ pUini ^vith 

tureen sleinsand brLinchy^, iinti leaves nil mwt 
ova 1 tn sKrtpi;’ ■ Thi,' arei>]« bea r one or ma ny J u!] ' 
brown tir^rav Spiiw'?i up to 2in in len.f;(h, and the 
gltx'liiii s tire dark bniw I' he bf ij;lit- yelknv 
fiotveni are -y4- 1 i n in dianuMer a n J a ppiar by 
day, in summer. Requi res sli}j;lit shade; normal 
caclus(.x>mpi]St; minimum tem}.x^rature 55"F', 
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ff LiH'LKA I ANTHOTHELE (Monv, ) Weber 
Svn: iepwaititn iattifiotfick (Monv. '5 
Barthlott 

An epiphyioon forest trees. Pendfuit in habit j 
thehrifiKl Kn'eii slemsare usually (our-anKled 
and 1-1 lonj;, about ^lin wide. Areoles bear 
six U> seven yellowish spines about ^ ion);. 

Eirly summer lloiverinig. In the day. Up to lin 
long, they are bell-shaped, with )'ellow inner 
pelatsand pinkish-purple outer ones, followed 
ch'' pinkish, fruiis. Keeds slighi shade; normal 
tattus compost; minimum tempercilure5i)"F. 
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A dark green, bushy plant reaching lo^wer-^ft 
(all, slightly pubescent, andi nbiiul Vhin (hick- The 
elliptical leaves are also velveiy, k>ng. 

yv-lin wide In the middle. Aroo'les have vvhilbli 
hairs, minulegkH'hids, and ivhitish spines, often 
up to y;in long, and the flowers a re Imghi 
vellow^ ‘ri-lin long and wide, w’ith ^videly 
spreading petals; I hey appear by day in stmuner. 
Requires brighl tight; nonriii I cactus ct>mpoSt; 
minimum lempemture best at A'lc.vtOt 




eiu>s<X£REL,^ALB1SLIMMUS 

Esleves 

A tall, columnar species iif gniyish to clear green 
with about ID straight ribs, J airly dosC'se^t 
areoleS, and fine, pale-bnns'nishspines. f1 has,5 
cephcilium of ivhlte ivi-w! ami dark-brown 
bristles, through ivhichapjvar silvers- while 
flowerswhich are night flow'ering, in summer. 
'niecephalLum becomes very' pronounced as the 
flow'eringseasoti approaches, Requires brighl 
light; a calcartxntscactus conipost; minimum 
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AUIULANATUS Ritter 

A a>lLim iiiir pltn 1 3-h ' =;l c [ j II l h ^1 J istvius- 

fin,‘ici'isiems2'3in thit'k- Iheri'^irt? ll-lSribsoiitl 
L>r^e4it‘i‘i>U‘s bt'arin-^ Vi']knvi.hJi-tifown ^ipintfs, 

ii!x>ul 12 wdi jR up i£' ■ 'im li^Tigr (iw 

a'nimisot simiKtr lenj:;lh. Tht? pwiukKepliolitim 
i?.copitUEslvavvi'ft'd ^vith whitish vl'IIow wc^jI. 
While (l.i>wers.ippt Mr al iW}?h[, in summer, ^irtd 
n. -nnlnnj;. i\eedshri>;]iE Li^hU ■£\'hidlis 
eSM'iiliiil: tiinmuil eacttLscompiKt; minimum 
ttMiipiTiUuiv !^r'p ymzfii ii'VlfrfrtrstlEWF^st. 






A tiill, etilumnsir pljr^l, ireely hmndiin^; iVtim the 
base. Thes(emS4reupto2tilt hif;h, 2‘-4’'jin 
liiick, nnd have eight t(T nitu- rihs. An-Hiles ht^ir 
flK>ui 10 velkwish-bnn\ n spines up U‘ I ' ;in in 
length. N(,ictumjl flowering, in mid -stimmcr, 
the Unwerhi drt? J clear ruse pink, S'zjn Icing, 
Keciuireti full Sun; nni'mJlcactuf; compost; 
miniimiim lemperJtUfi' h4"H- fiirhafcis. 



rhis spi\ies was disco ve red hv LeopoEd I ksrsi 
tpjc(uivcl) in the early W7Lls and named lor I he 
e^plore^Ll^d IxHanisi Pierre hraun. Et is a 
gray isli -blue, columnar pJani up to nboul <d,‘ :ft 
higlt, gri>uping b'Om the bniwr, and has 14- IK ribs 
with brown aret^lesand spines. I"here is a brown 
hristlVd lalerakephaliutn through which appear 
the nighMlnwenng whitish < I rum pel -shaped 
tlmve rs in su miner Needs a n fiiry, suji ny 
^xtsilioiij tns rina I cactus compos! ; min Lin u.m 
tempcTaUirefitri’. /Imzpi' HVtSkTiJ 



riLc:)SOc tRELs 8 A R B A [ 3E N SI S (Bt, & R , ) 
Byl. & Rovelev 



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piLtisoctKtusCENEPEQUEJ 

Mattos 

A blue or grayish-hlue columnar plant, 
branching fn>m the base. I here am a bout 14 ribs 
with close-set aiVtJes bt i ring short. bn.m'nish 
spines and long while hairs. White fUnvers 
ap^iear laterally from the pseudocephalium. and 
are night flowering, in sununer Reciiiires p<iriia| 
shade ori,uit of direct sun; norma] cactus 
compost; mi nimum tempera lure !iri"l' Wntzr/ 
fjVer/iTa'ni^Icnl Mjrras GiTa jsl. 





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nuJStKZkBftsClNCINNOPETALLiS Bnum 



liLM.'ordi.'d ti!i lliL-anly spt'dt'Hi t>f (hisgt'nu& 
^•rtpivin^ in [he rcpmn. It WiisdiM'avtTt'J by 
EsCovtPsiriiheejrly bul ntiniiiintKi 

uri fl £i iTH\i un til ft3centl\\ tt is a bliit-s te mniL^t 
cx^liininarplHlFtl with |U-(2ribs.indareoles 
bt'a ring dark sp^nt’^ iind wikpI, and J lemiinat 
I’opl’ulium long whik^ ivtHilly ha trip- I'Uuvt'^rs 
iirxdx>me lakT.iUyv; these art’ u hite, moTviPrluss 
lunnt'l-sha^X"d. and niglit flinvering in summer, 
Rec|LLires a bright pupsiUon; nnmial catLus 
amippsl; mini mum lt'm[H'ratuirv’55‘'‘r* Bmdi 
GtuirsJ. 






fuowjtLRLL^CRISTAUNENSJS BraLm&: 
Eslcvcs 

KamL%lon acei>uni ni its habitat -Cristalina, a 
l(X’ality u'jlhin Giuas. It is a dark-grayisli or dull* 
green coluinna^'slant tviih aht>ui 14 deeply 
turn J wed ribs. ^^eg^tiyish*whitea}V^^los^>L‘a^ 
n>iiny line radial spines (4 pale bn.H^■n and 
deepCf-cnlored centrals. I’hecephalium tenninal 
eonsisls [,il dense’ wotil and long vellowish- 
brtnvn briisllvspiiws, Reddish llinver buds open 
al night, in summer, RiHiuircs a bright position] 
norma] cacUis compost r minimum temporalnro 
55"F- 




rUL^sottRliLis FLEXJBILJSPINUS Brciun^ 
Eslevets 

A fascinating species from I he newly createil (in 
Stale o( ' I'wa ntins a nd the first ijf t he gen u s 
to be f ou nd I hem. I E is a grnyis h 'H li e ct jIu m na r 
pianl wilh K>- 12 straight aiid prominent rih.s and 
bmivnish areoles. The spines are y ellowish 
brown; both radialsand centrals art^ partkiilarly 
longand tlciilHe, henceils specifictille.The 
flowers are very small and a deep olive green to 
brownish Color. Summer (liowering, they are 
nocturnal. Reniulres slight shade; nornwl cactUS 
onmpo.su minimum temperature 55''F. iRnr:4, 



pjLLi^t«tU!iGLAUCOCHROUS(VVerd.l 
Bvl. ■& RouTey 

Syn: { WerJ^ } 

Bkrrg 

An erect or&emi-erect, blutsh'g,a'’en cx4umnar 
species, aoinetimes branching troin I he Uise, 
and up to 13U lotig. 2-31 n thick. It has five ur nine 
deep, notched ribs and wldlehaiir areolesset 
abi>u t n apa rl lliesc' i.va r n Ine tn i ( wel ve pale 

brownish' wilow' radial spines up lo ’ ^in kmg 
and Ihree to four similarly aiKjivd cc’nlrals up to 
2in in leng;th . Summer flowering in (he daylinve, 
the flowers areahout 2'riin long, w'ilh pale pink 
or Tvhitish inner peldls and gttvnislored i^uter 
segments, Rccjuires full suntan ennichL'd 
mmerah opencotnpfisu minitnuin k-mpi-ratun- 
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inuis<K'fcKhL5LlNDAiANUS Briiitn & 
Bttjves 

A btiiish-^;rt"L'n u in iii^ir pLin t , rft y ti>; 

ill hei^hi. ALlhk>ughi:JLsa)vt‘riL'(.l in sirly^lj 
WrtT'i ii^;o bv it hjis only rHJfnily tHX'n 

invi njmL^'d jttfr hss ivife. ll hflSNitKiul 
M ribs with !nin(illi!ih nrt.vlt;^ broivh. l.iU'r 

mtirt.' yish ^pint's, llie ft? ph4 1 in m is Ijitur+i 1 1 y 

Jnd I lit? nowL-rs bEiK>nnn>i 

in siimiTK’r Kn]utrv% brigllt Kurib 
normtil iMCins minimuTn ttnipi r allure 

50"3- ThL’dos4>-ijp pitluro shoivs tht? pLinl in 
ajlhVilCltiTI, liriKtf 





riLi)5ix;i;iiHL>5 LIND AI ANUS var. 
GRACILIS 

Wn- siimLirtO liu' species bnC ivilh more' stender, 
blLLish steins, (itid ItMlribs. The 
pseudtKep hit linm is bmw nish j nd prod ui:f s 
ven" pi-ile pinkish'W'hiie lltiwers. It is ni^hC 
iTiiwcrine, in Jaiimmer. Kt.s-|uire‘mei-ils ire the 
StMTie JS for thespedC'S- 





nitHiXitRiiLT^LUETZElBU JtGJ I ( Vdup, } 
By]€s& Kowk^y 



Ori}^ina]|y knmvn asCm'rfs^jrizfW'jjfyjj V'aitp, this 
isa branching, columnar plain to3l'i high. 

Arising Irom Ihe base, tlU^Jjrk green bi'anuhes 
have vvhiiish wih)I and yellowish 'brown spines. 
Iltereare h^lfirlbsivith whileiv(Hilly anLi hair\' 
a rentes np lo ' tirt long- Spines are velloivish lo 
gravv ol which 15- IS are rad i a Is to long, and 

hiurto live a re centrals to tin. The tlo^vii's, 2in 
U mg, a re oti^v green wi i h u hi te i nne r jH'tals a nd 
are* nlghl Roweringr in syriiiner. RtMjuines biighi 
ligh t; ntirina I cactus coin po.sl; mniiniLiin 
ten' pt-ra L LJ re W 'F, ( fit}htii t 





nu>5txtKiiL? MACNIFICUS(Bij.in, & 
Bred.) Ritter 

Syn: /^sciwIiipii'ostxtTeirs fthijinifiam Hu in. 
&Bred. 

A colLLimnar plant hl-1:- ItJft tail,, ivith bluish sterns 
3-3 '/lin thick, branching trom the base It has 
five loseveji ribs with ivhilish areoles with pale 
to bn wvnish'VeUovv spines, ]tJ-H radialsFw- ;in 
I long, and si\ to eight centrals up to T^jn.^ Thi- 
I tli) wers are w hilish, up to 2 Van long, 1 in acmtis, 
a nd are night floiveri ng, in mid 'Siimmer. 
Kcs.|niiresa sunny position; mKinat cactus 
conipivitt; minimum temperature.' ikFT. 
fA'jjjj-esGt'FTfrs). 




nit>S(.xLiiTUsNOBrLi5(Huw.) ByL 
Rinvley 

Pale green columnar plants 13-21111 higli, I .'5' 4in 
(hick, branching from the Lmso in' form thick 
clustens. rtieHlems hfivetivc to seven prominent 
round eci ribs with velknvish a re^ ties set ntboul 
Van apart, which iiave a few yelloivish haiis. Ot 
the ydlimish-hrown spines, there are a bon I nine 
radials in long., and one lo six centrals I V^in 
or more in length, l-lovvenngin mid-sumitler. 
the plant is ik kIu ma I , wit h redd tsh - pin k fl er- 
alxmi2in]ong, l^/iliiacnws. Nixdssun; nomiat 
cad us compost; mi mmnm tempe l ai ure* o-l ' T 
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LKEusPUKPUSil {br. RJ ByL 
& Ro\%'Eey 

A hnj^hi grcx^rurt ilunin.ir ptLHni, lir.iiriL'liinj^ I nsm 
Ihf twscr I- 1 '■'iiii'* ll’iLi'k Lind ol'iiin up tn KKi in 
It hcib 12 riibn \^ ithi;]ojyLHy ^i^?l lyhiti^h 
jrenk'sivith [nn^^iikvhdirs, riu-spint.'SiirL' 
vdlowish, bL'cnminf^^my with qiiuiupio 
1 in kinp, riinvofs-ippotir (hroLi^h the tn’mifindl 
1^'hite ha\rv i^epluiliuiiri, Jnd -itl’ nocturnnil in miil- 
sy miner; they are j.’Niie pitikhh nsse with wliite 
H-ind aboitt Jin Innj;- l^eti^uinL^s d sunny 
j.TOhitiyn: nifrinLil ejifUiseonipTHt; rntnitinmi 
Ifinpenltiire Mesjcn[tjinjkfl, ikimira}. 













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Braim & Hstcvcs 



A j^rJVisli->;reen cnLumn-n' plant up In a little t>\ er 
Jtl in ]J^iin ihiL'k. It lus nine to eleven ribs 

v^'ith rtsicnd kuivail dntMlos nl f»niyis]i tell. The 
spines n re bnsiMiish velkni , Liter IvcominjT ^r.iy 
ituiLirkhnnvn; ihereare 12 -lhrddials VTirvinj|T 
from '/ni-V-jin Inn^, and une !n tliree CentmJs i«p 
tn^'unin leiij^tli Ihetlnwers, nciirty 2 tn]nn}^. 
have pale grcvnisfi' white inner petals, and 
treain nr pale j^reen i inter se^Ainenis. They are 
nij^hl flewerinj;, in summer. Ket^uires NItered 
li^ht; nttrmiil cactus cempostt miiiimuni 
teniperatLjn'55‘T. itrnzti f.ViiTrrm/’jrrak 





nLCJSocLRELS ROSAE Braun 

lliis siXH’iys is named ter Res.i Uelx‘Emann, the 
u'iteol t he Swiss cactus etillecinr It is a tall, blue- 
stem med columnar plant, hrancliin>i at nr near 
the base, 1 he re a re nine te teii ven' straij^ht ribs 
ivilh fairly cinse-set aretiles and an uran^^e- 
veJlow pseudticephalium alnti^ jiu'^^ hb. 
opines lire palebjxiwnisli or veilmvisK brown, 
and the tlmvers are ^u^rH■^s(lafH'd with clear 
white inner petals and paleelive-j^rcen outer 
se;;^ments. They open at ni^;h(, in Hummer. 
Requires full sun; normal cactus compost; 
minimum tempL-rature Brttzii fLcittytii 
MiUi!sCL'nrhs>, 





rtLCiiioctfttUiROyENII tL.) Byl. &: Rinvley 



Atna^-likt% culutmiar plant uptoabout 2 t>fl hi>^h 
w it h bl u ish 'i;reen bra nc I les 3 ’ ■ ji t\ or mt in.^ t h ick. 
It han.si:^ to eleven ribs with brown [iretfJes 
hearing; ■hVhiliHh hairs and mam' yelloiv <ar 
reddish HpineH up to 2 t :in lonji; but van’in|;in 
lenj^th and color. Flowering by day, in suninnen 
the tlo wers are about 2 in lonj;, white, and 
reddish externa ilv- Needs full sun, which ts 
essentiat; norfnHTiCqH'lus compost; mi niitm in 
tein peratu re I ■ Jrttfa's- 



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i iLC>ticX’LRLLS 5CHO EU E LI I tlrd uii 

An erect cojumriiir species up lit Hit tall, 
developini^ branches tike a candelabra, the 
slemsanJ braiiL'Iies are pale blue, I i j; Jin thick, 
with l2ribSiindCn.'arm'-w'hiteareoles * = jin 
apiirt. SpiiiesarvpdlebroiMiish. laCerj^r.i-vi'.h 
black, l6‘-3tl radial spines I'n- lnn_^, iintl lour 
centrals up to ’ lin. E he pseudocL^phalium 
a>n HIS is oi (1 i l-u^ tu its tvl whins b wi k il , a ml t he 
w'hitislvgnvn flowers jrt' 2 '-.j-21'iin liuif', 
(ippearin^at niji;bt, in summer. Nt^eds loll siin; 
nortnal cactuHcomfHKitr mininriun (eriii.H-nitoi'e 
55'T. BnrziiY (MoiHsiru Miito^ {Jenjfsf 








PILOSOCEREUS 




f[L(WxKBtusSUPERFLOCC’OSUS(Biiin. 
& Brfd.jRilltr 

Svn; P^-inlit}*ih^KWih biiiiT, 



A t.ill |-il.int to I Itl. \\-\ih htvms 

iibdUtZ' ;in tlitLk. II hLib^nint'tUfii^tt^t^n. i'Lt»s ivitli 
arciilts btVirm>^ yclitnvish 
L(s spim sCLitisi^linpun riulirtls tu - nn 

wvi.'na'n[rA!%t>l stmilLir 

Moiii.'i.T!*i liTiMn a ^vhiU* h 4 iii^' a'pli-iltiuii I li^‘ -in 
bknuTih ATi' niJCUim-ilH in niiJ- 
suiniiU'r- t\cody. full sun; mmial fji-tuscomvmht; 
Eniiiinifurn iL-nipL^ratiin? Si'T, 1 i Vtslrfiij 







piU)*^>cLRifLi,SUFTHUTI ANUS liuHin 

A gr,ivish‘ll.>lut',. sl'itirlfrajJ Limner spi'ctL's up In 
41 ( Min iitgK, sp^irH^'K hr.uiclimg nun\ iht? Kisf 
Sk‘nis.uL'iilxnjl 2(n ihiHrkivilh 1(1-12 vcllmvish 
nbft, iinJ IdJtt'i; bmwn iirL'uIrsbi'q'iring wtlnivish 
tiiy-rui^'i'i.li spiniiTi it snsi sling nl 22~2n riuliinIsiirKi 
I'igl^l 1 1 > It'D L'l' M I Ftlls- I III’ U'Oi f II V 
psL'itiliK‘ 1 ' phiili u m i S liUt?ro 1 1 , m .i i ribs wi t h 
hdir> up tn ■' iin kmg, I'hi* (Imvt'rs, bt'Jl‘sliii|;'i‘ii 
diniJ 2- 2*'iiii lnti|ti,iiri' pinkish tvhlk^ Ltiu-n 
brownish n'J. And in:t;i3ruii nighi, tn stim-nnor 
Nil'll s*!. bnglit fHiiitltnn, which im^ssi^nlLil; 
ru>niT, 1 1 LtKi u !i L'( 5in iX ►?>( ; min Im u rn lt?rfi fXT.i t u re 
f»f>"l-. /irjjz// fCivrhYrr A Ifnrr.H (.rt'nrfsJ-, 




Pll OIHX tRl;U5 VILABOENSIS {DIers & 
Estevez) Braun 



Nnnicd .itler Ihe nrigin^il niinie dl llu" aly tfOinis- 
V'il.i tkiii. A dtirk giwn Lolumnjr Species ivilh 
iibfiul 1 3-lh rihfi, whtlish jrcoles* iind. yellniv or 
bnnvnish spines, t he pSL'udiK'cpIwULim is ru>t 
much in evidence; the kiirly long. p4irtly Uihuijr 
iloiver hjs on oli\ e-green, smiKslh tube ivilh pole 
fi-ddish lips lotheiicoles jnd pure white inner 
petols, t he rtutversapwar ol nighty in mid- 
summer. Needs,! brigiK (.HisitionriKirtniilcaclus 
compiwl; mlnimuni tempi' roly re f>^"l\ HrrtlJ 
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(Buiri- & Bred.) Ritter var. 
DENSILANATUS Ritter 

Celumnorplonls with slender stems up locbiiut 
tiigli, ihe brighl-grayish slems hmnching 
I mrri or near I he liasc, ond up m 2in ihick. ] bere 
aa» 13- 17 ribs, coverei.l wi(h white hairs. 1 he 
areijles beareight to twelve radiiil spiEtes 'A-''zin 
limgr ,ind t-OLLf tu eight centrals tA- Iin in length. 
Ilie while llttW'ers, I '/l)-2in khug, iireiuxium,!!. 
in mid-surnner. Kec[uirfs Suil; slightly 
colcjnsius Lilli us compost; minimum 
letii|;H‘iroture 55^'F, BrnzjV'fMiVms GcfidsJ. 



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rOLASKIA 



PSEUDO ACANTHOCEREUS 



PSEUDOni-OSCEREUS 





pstLJixiE'JUJstKfcfttus AZURE US Buiii, 

Srcd, 

Syn: Riiler 

Ciilumniirpl^iEtl l3-lfr!C tiiEli- j;r.iyi?th-t»kn' 
bmnthes, !V-3'/4irl Chu’k. Jlhasst'vtin lv>lfn rib^i, 
4vilh Fili^htly cren4iCt»tnar>^ins. *" V'^^-shjpi'd 
fumnv jtKjiveeach i,‘irti>1eb<*nrs 
spjnescon!ii.Hlin^{ir l2-l6brru]LI r4*di«i]s4ni,l >iv lo 
niiiL* cLnirdls. FlnvvLTii, whkh da- wht(f. jiri;* 
cv'HnJricoL dnil iilx>ul 2in long. They dn* 
rwHturruil, ^KX’urfing in summer Rt^quirt's brighi 
light; slightly cdk^rcHnis cactus a)m(.Tt)Hl; 
minimum lemfKTHtUue Hnizil 




p^vuvskiaCHJCHIPE (Giwfi.) Backeb, 

Svn: thft/n/Jt’ (Cos^^ Dr. & R, 

Acoliiiniur plants branching irtim thebrtsc^ 
high. The palegrc'en ?»ti']iisaTe 2-3in 
thk’k, wilh seven to livylve iculu ribs, V^indeep, 
and atv^ilessel about ^lin apH^ii- Spines a re 
grayish; initiallvalmosl blaikisli bri^vn; six (o 
wven are raUiais to long, and them Is one 
central abtuit ^in. I■l^^u e^ing by day in summer, 
(he llinvers aretrvtimy while or greenish yellitw 
W'iiha oddish midslripe and dbt^ut llnlong. 

1 ^in acmsh. Retgiiresbrighl liglit; normal caclus 
compost; mi nimum tempera i ure 55' 'E. Mjvwo 





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BO R EOM I N A RU M RLtZ-iii i & Mat k>s 

IliegeiuTLc title is consictened obsolete by ceria In 
aulhoritiieS; and it Ls now teterrc'd Lo 

Uisaspfiiw'ling. stender-stL'mmL*d 
plant tvith Ihneeto foupangkrd stems and 
branches a txuit tin thick. The areolesan.* 
bn^wnislv SL‘I along the margins, with sfiorl pile 
bnw\'nifih spines. Rowers have an etongaleJ 
tube, 4l^i-fiin long, and aft- W'hile, appearing at 
night, in summer, Ket|uirvsa sunny position; 
m>nma I CtKtiis com post; minimum teng'HTalure 
55‘1\ (•im"ii'J'f,Vjtrf/jnjsfcnj'jVf«Mis GenrisJ. 




t’Sf-iLiKipiuiw.x.'tRhUSlJLEl (K. Sell. ) Btixb, 
Syn: ri7i?stiLtTnia: ri/t'r (K. Sdi,) Byt. & 

KowEey 

Acotumnar plant up to25ttliigh in its habitat 
The branches are bluish, aK>ul 4in wide with 
eight fibs. Large, winilly arestles ivith silven- 
hairs bear ahinit 10 thin brown radial spines 
alx>ut ^''jin long and one or two darkerbn nvn 
centrals up to >kin in length, Fk>wen»ap|H'ar 
tn>m a lateralcephalium Ciiinsisling of wool ami 
hairs. Floweringat night, inssUtnmefj the flowers 
are ivhi te a nd 1 n long Req u ires sii n, 
normal cactus com ^xwt; minimum lemfx*rature 
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ppEftOL ACtljsFlSCI lERl Br. & R. 

Thi' pUini Ts Lip t(.) jhnut oln ii^ itii 
Sitfitis k tlik'k Jiiti nusrL^iF k^sswliminc+bl 
m A st^ni'stit '^11' flUtvf Hini>thfr, bpirtt?^ 

arisf fmsni u'lijtisli ■irt.i>li.‘s; iiUml J 2 Ltrtr white 
rjdkil^tt? '.'-iin ♦it’id there Lire knirhrowrvish- 
velLwvcL'ntMth lnlen|iilh DAvIlLnvfrin^ 

in l,]le sunimer, Ihe (Ktwers-jrj'H’' jmm the lips 
the stems w hite, tulieless, iind I ' :in nr itnitein 
difimeter. Retfitires vi'rs' Liiretiil wvitt^rin^; 
bt'CJUSe' irf i ts iLiry^e lubiTnns rcxjlsttKk; sn o; 
slij;h(lyCitliMri,‘t>um:.n itiscnnnpwtj miniTWum 
temj.Tvnihift^ Fitr’Iv /lifjjeiirfjPir.r'f ni/rfii^iJNwr^ 





I mKocAciusGONJJANll 

A rx'a'nlK' trt'i'rtitkl s[.>t.H:ies ivith ii tuhL-rous 
riHitsliiCk. The stems j re juinks.!, 
brtwvnish tjr reddish ^m'li in ailnr, jtrJ 2-2 -'^in 
Arecilt‘s.irediTtinj;t%l tt^^ttl.irly, iilnuisl 
Spimllv. Jftvund [he|L^tnts,mLils.s’Lr\'erysmjll 
w hitish spiiu^s. |■l[ 1 lVL*l^s jre pinkish n'hikv .ibout 
I in flcrttss* nnil rtp].Hvir by dLiy in imfIv suntiiu'r. 
ReqLiia^s full sun;^ num^iil ckciuscompnslj 
mini rnti rti tempe ral Lire 5 (T’I' , /\ryjNr( f«rT f tsm 
iuniti 




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n ERt.X:AtTL‘5 HiCKEMJtih&:R. 

A (A'li [iLtmMl-stemmed s^KMes wilh n tu be rt>u s 
moKkick. The mvish’hr^Hvm>r}^rveni:sh- 
brt.■iW'■n stems or fcnnis jreatHnit Van thick, Tj-hn 
ItJiij;, a nd n re Cuee wd w it h sti t f . psi le-bn pw t\is h 
spines 1 in k>np^. The term i nal fin wers, a btiii t 
I ^ <m across, a re yellow ish wit h pin k ed^es a nd 
,irt» day I'kwve n njp , i n ea rJ y so m mer. Need s till I 
sun; nonmal vaLi us Lumpt isl ; min Imu m 
tempera! urt,*' 45‘T ■ A ryciihrnt t jVh'^iTi;i5<i,J- 



mjitHArnjsMEGLJOLIl Kieslinfi 

A tiiberous-njoted plan!, Che lubersare .iUhiI tiin 
Inn;;, 2“3i'-j.iin thick. It has cylitvdrical joinicd 
stems up lo 2in Innji:; a nd atxHil '>^in I hick wi t h 
tvji;yiarlv spaccsl, whitish a reotes bearinp; minute 
Splines, Tluwersareycllmv,. l-IVinacrnss, 
f1tnverinp;hy day in enifly summer. Kli^s lull 
su n; si ipiht ly calcarcvus Ciict u s compost; 
n’lininitam tempera tuix' ?!rF. Ar^Ni/hjit fSrlrp 
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ntHcx:A(.it^'RETICULATUS 

A clLimping species a rising from ct tubvnnas 
rot ilsliKik w ith I u hers abt ml Si n km^;, *1 in i n 
diameler! The cylindrical , ji>i 011^1 stems are 
T'j-lin lon^;, ^j'i-Vrin Ihiek, and R-ddLsIi j;ray willv 
manv vert' shallow "w-arts" hekwv iMch areirle; 
these hear one tu Ihrw minute whitish spim-s, 
FLiwers anevellow and alxiui l*/::in across, I hey 
appc'ar by day. In early summer. Ret|uines full 
sun; norhial cactus compost ; m ini mu m 
lemp'raluft' AryciPhini tSfiJr/tirfiiJJ. 












prtRot Acrtt: TU BEROSU S ( If.) 

Br. & R. 

Syn: K. Sch. 

PEantshave a laff^e luk^ruus nxit which accoutrls 
tor the sped fit title , Many branches a rist' imm 
this nxilskKk; I hese are brow-nish ysreen, 
cylindrical, about ''Sin thick, andot lengths 
var>'ingfn>m 2in- Ht 3in Small aretrles occur at 
regular intervals tvaringmiruile whitish hair- 
like spines. The Howers are yelk nv, -Jin 
dcn'jfjS, and are day tli>wering, in suinmer. 

Keijiii res full sun; rii>rn’Lal cactLis compTSt; 
minimum lempTatUrt' 4-s“l’ Arycjjf/pirr 
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prtHtKLRhL:^ FOETIDUS T. M<icDoug. & 
Mir, 

A dii3i-j;iwni^ trcv-LikiJC jlitiiiniirpliint vip 
■ilx>ul2(?[t il lins mjnv ;inp;iiirtrhniirivhts 
b}' thrw to four pmniinent nhs nlxTul 3in 

hi^'h. The j^rjyish-ii\ ]TiK'tia‘<,ik’shaw HJ-20 
\vidi,‘lyspn?niiin|i reddish spiiiesaboui, 2-V4in 
lon^. Ap^K’iftrinj^ by dny in ea rly suninierj, 
flowers aneKsmir I'aUTally; Ihcy are about 3^iin 
lonj^. ^reenisli while, and open Co aUiui I'.'jin 
across, Rct^niresbrif^hi li|^ht;an enriched caclus 
compiist; r 3 iini(«uni lemperatnre 59'T. 

(Cfmpttif. 



n CM AEixitREus AKE R5 F [ J oh nM>ri 

This is \'erV'Closelv allied lo P fn/fL'SN?(jp(S and is 
undoubledly just h 1 lorm or varielv oi ihal 
species, [t differs principally in ha\'inj’ j longer 
Cent ral spine, ReiL]ui rements a re the sa me a-s h>r 
P, JVjto 



iTVCMALtKEiRtLfi BYLESl ANUS AndnL'tK' fit 
Backeb. 

Dark -green, semKiikmirttiror globuLirs^HVies. 
lo 4in h LgJi . 1 1- N nbs w il h rou nd . a rentes 
bea ri ng fi ne, gra yisli radi.i t spi nes a n d t me i ji 
U eolimgcr centrals long. I'loiivers at 

rtiglitifiniud-sumriien blt>i>nis2'-jin long, wtih 
hi te inner pettrlsand pate greenish outer ones. 
ReouirescarL^fut culiivation t,H.va«se til I he king 
lleshv ijpriHil, as 1 1 lust rated. jS’eetls a bngill 
posilion: a veiy pikrotis enriched cactus tompns,tj 
minin^um tempera tunc ^r‘1-. Stujfkt'j’Pi Tcra. 









intnt.KLKttJSGAUMERl {Bv. kR ) 

Syn: [Br. & 11 .) Biickeb. 

A longstender p'lanl, grayish blue-green in color, 
il issomcvvhaE | nee-like, lo Zifi high in its habitat 
Hie stems l\ave three hnsralniosl wing-like 
thin ribs and the ydlowish-brtAvn Arcmles bear 
three tti six brown spines lA-1 in in length. 
rttHvefsaiv btwne Jaterallv. appearing bv day in 
eariy summer. Theyareaboui ^in long, and are 
yeUowish while lo vettoW'ish gredV Nced-s 
bright light, which isc*ssentiat? an enrichvti 
in ine ra I coin post; nii n im Lina tein pera t u re 59’’l' . 
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QUIABEMTIA 




m;MAtooiRtL s RYLES! ANUS AiidTV.it’ 
Bairkeb, 

Thi:ii>pt’de^i, which hns^ dust .iffitiUv li> P 
rtnE^/FiftPii^ffS Rjckcb. jnd in .ill probahiiity is 
svnnnv minis, isolicn difficult in fulHcMtion. By 
gmhinp;i>n lt> rmbiisl ^tiX’k success be 
rt^ad it V achieved, the >;enera! gmw t h often bei nj; 
slif;htlv at vanance \^ ith (hat o) wild pLints. 



FVCMAECxrEREL’S ROWLEY AN US Backeb, 

This wan. refemd to by Bu>ihiium, 

and is prtibablv &vnooyiTiLiLis with P. 

It is j dark prayish-^teen shnirt columnar to 
dobubr plant up to3!/'4in hij^hj Y4in in diameter. 
It has a bou t Ifi-lfi ribs with round, whiteareoles 
bearing inany fine grayish -white ractiai spines up 
Id */i nin long and one or more black cen t ral , 
Rowers are nocturnal, bliximing in mid- 
summer, They are white, funnel-shaped, and up 
u>abouc 2'-/ain in length, esttemally scaly. 
Requiresgtxhd light; normal cactus ciimpost; 
minimum temperature 5<1^’F. Pt'ttt. 





rvcM AKtHTEBt u& DEN 5 1 ACU LE ATU S 
Backeb, 

A small grouping spedes wdth stems about ^in 
in diameter, ft has a bout 1 ft ribs with duse-sel, 
round, light-brown nlreottts about apart. 
Them art' about 3H very fine pale reddish’bruwn 
spines, about Vimiin. long, more or lei^s covering 
the w hole btxly , ITiiwers a re ruse-pink . wi th 
outer segmen Is a deeper pink: they are nocturnal 
fltwvering, in summer. Rei^uiresa sunny 
position; normaleacfuscompo&l; mintirium, 
temperatiireStrl-, Peru, 




QuiADtMiAZEHNTNEEU Bn & R. 

A tall, bushy pla nt 6‘^-Hlft high with slender, 
green, cyiindnca] stems and roundish or oval- 
shaped leaves 3^1- U/ian long, I'he a^el:^]esare 
while-felted, bearing numerous short and fine 
whitish spines. Day flowering in summer, the 
flowers are a reddish pink and about 1 */;in long, 
opening to 3 V 4 in in diameter, Recjuirescaretui 
watering at all times: bright light; an enriched 
mineral compi.ist; in Ini mum temperature 55"F. 






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RAUHOCHKEUS 



REBUTtA 




RAUHCxitRtL^ R lOS A N 1 E N SJ S va r+ 
JAENENSlSI<.Tnh 



Stimewhal ijimilnir lo (hi'- spectiJftj. the mum stum 
isabtiut Sin. in willi aK>ijI tind 

fevvxT wLJtilly nrtvles, BpinuStirn^dul] >;riiy iviUi 
tvi'o lo thineu radinls to-.un lung sind hvoceiitr^tts 
up ut^dn- which an? ncTclttmrtL in 

suinmur, srisu i'fiMii tlie inpof the stems; thty are 
\i htle, 1 v^in acjx>sSi and 

esitemally gfuen. scaly, and wtHilly, 
Ret|iiiremenls are ihe same as for ihu spctius. 
iVur.f^jfTfp Fertp 




RfBLTiA ALBIFLORA Ritter & Bu in, 

Syn; Aiflostvrunfbsfhra f Rjtli?r Biiin,) 

Biickeb. 

A globuEar, ckisteEing pLint, tln^ bright gruun 
indii'ictual stems qireoUt;n sEighlly elongattKi. It 
has 144 6 spiral Ivrirrangedi ribs ond Jircolus ivith 
up to 15 fine whitish radial spines and abtiut liv-i- 
cuntrjis, '/iiT-l'iinin length. Dav fltnvuring, in 
Summer, the floiversaru w^hitu with a pale 
pinkish midstri^K-, ab*Hit I in in diameter 
Requires bright light: normal cactus com post; 
minimum tempera tij re -1 3‘T. J\trtfiil. 





K/^uiKxitktusRIOSANIENSlS Backeb, 
Syn: (Backtib.} 

Rowtty 

A bushy coin mnar plant, to 131 1 high. The 
hluish-gneen branenes are about 31'-kin wide and 
the five to six ribs are divided by [;jmnvs inE^i 
tubercleSj each tubercle carrying a wtKjlly nrenle, 
1 here are six tv eight reddish spines, S4ime K» 
only lAin Jong. Nuiurnal (Imvers, early summer, 
^vhile, 3V4.— lin Jong and fttnuiE 2fn wide, 
externally scdiy and w''i'H>lly. Needs bright light; 
nomwJ c^lus coni post: minimum tempieralure 
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titWLTiA AURtlKLORA Bcicki^b. 

Sy n J Medii ddm ^in ititreifhra ( Btickt^b . ) 
Backtb. 

Clt>buliir plans, ciuslenn^ lively. Thu givenish* 
vioifl -sivmsarv txwvrud wilh spirally arrani^ud 
prnmiiiuni iplvivlus set wilh iivliiiv jivolu^i. 
Gcavish'U'KUo spisivs asaisist til lU-3fi radtals up 
Ui '’^In kanj.; and umv UiTisura-nlrals 
more. ITic floHurs, ditimiiL ij1 
yelltiw-oran^edndnbtml 1 '/isn wiile. Nueds 
filturtsi lij^ht: tmmiLil caetus vmnptistj niniiTUEni 

lean pura tu IV 4^'T. /Iryfjth'jjt? ftfinvi- 




KiBLii-x DEMINLTTA (Weber) Br. & R. 

Syn: (Weber) Backeb. 

Adusk'nnjispt-x’u?*; ihe individual stems aiv 
dark ^;rLfn, jxldbijLir* and ahuui 2 f/;in in 
diameter, ll has Lip tn 13 rthsi with citisv-sei 
I u tx^ rules a nd u'li itish-gray arctik^s K^a rinjt; UM 2 
brtiLvriisli rajia] opines •‘■s-i/ain Lonji;. VVr^' l'rt*v- 
rowerinK in nid'.suminer the Hiiwersarv 
diuma], a deep nrangu-red, and iihuil tin long. 
K*‘t]uires eerv slight shade; niJimalcartus 
com^xist; miniinum lemperatureJS'’!'. 
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RtBLTiA DON ALDl AN A Lau & Rtnviey 

A d Ls^p-gruen globular k> cy 1 ind fiea I p3a n which 
quickly (Lirnis groups. l"he indieidualsieiins are 
aboLil 3^110 I n diameter and up to 4in high ITierv 
are 1 6- ] 8 Spiraling ribs vvilhctinica I luK'rvles and 
brown -fel ted a rttiles bearing lU- 1 2 whi te or 
brown radial spines Up to ^lin Uvng and tour ti.i 
.5i.\ rich brown central spineSr ^^j-lin in length - 
Rowers an? a dull i>mnge with bright inner pela Is 
uptt> “lin long; they are suminur flowering, and 
ditimal. Ib-xjuires partial shade; normal cactus 
com posi ; minimii m tempe ral u re -1 5"F . 
fSmiJrtCnd. 




RtdLriA FA BRISK Kdiiiicb 

A L lunip-lorming species comprised i?t globular 
stems about V,m in diivirieler and abc.^ul N 
lubereuUlenbs arranged spirally. Thearvoles 
Lirev\'hilish to yellow with numerous sun ilarly 
ailored spine* ' «i-kiin tong. Flowering in 
summer, and diurnah the flowers a re red, about 
lin long, and dCr^KSS- Needs bright light; normal 
cact U-s com post , mini mu m lem peratu re 




RhUL-nAEINSTEINUFri^ 

Syn; (Kohl) 

Krainz v^r, (Frif) Bnckcb, 

Amuijt variable clustering plant with pole grcxii 
to dark bmwnish'gruen stems, >' 4 *-lin thick. Et 
has miinute pale to dark-brown spines ^/iii-^/iin 
long, often densely peclinate. The plant shown 
here is a variety disco wred at Qitebrada del 
l oro, Ju|uy, ahd flOt yet Ixitanically described - 
Flowers a re bright yellow, around 1 in wide, and 
a rudiunial appearing in mid -summer. Needs 
bright light; norma] cactus com pewt, 11111111110111 
tempera tLi re -E5'T. (SjjJfiik 



Rtl}i"l7AGRANDI FLORA Backeb. 

A dark green, clump-fornung plant aKmi 2in 
high, 3in in diameter, gkabLilar in shapl^ It has 
abtiut 25 spiraling, lubereulate ribs with whitish 
a resiles, a.nd alx^ul 25 whitish radial spines and 
usually four centrals which are more brownish, 
Floweniarebright nxl and about 2^/un long; thiri' 
arediumai, in summer. Ketjuinesa fairly sunny 
ptrsition; normal cactus com po.sl; minimum 
tempera tu re 45“i^ .NferJ/fiTu Aryt'uf rue r'iifi'ifiij, 








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KLBLTL'\ HELIOSARauHth 

A small ^rav-j|f reL'nish. slij^hlly llslk'in'd jfJnbLilar 
ii> short o'lihJru’Jl i-’iJ.ini, ^'ji-.ljn in 
high, which fnx'-ly • h has ribs 

cirranf^ed spirallVr vvitb low tulx^rderv. The 
hrxnvn'fcHiid aretilfs hiivc2-l-2hfi>mlT-|ikt‘ 

Spines up to '•/njn bu( no cenirals- Day 
flou'erinj^ in sunumorh [he lloiiversartMiran^ieor 
reddish, 1 -Vj-- 2 '.■■kin lon^ I l^in in diameter- 
t<C(-iusres sUghl shade; nofinalcactus compost, 
minimum [empeniture 0i^/(rw (rjifj|ifrk 




KLBUtl/t HELIOS A var, CONDORENSIS 
tXmald 

Crayi-sh'j|;Teen cltistennj; plants^ mdividually 
abend lin hi^hj 1 l/^in in diameter, with 5tMt) 
low-tubereulnitenhs. The areoles carry' 12- Id 
while comb-like spines ^in Long. Flnw’eringin 
summer, and diiimal. th<,^ fTiwersare reddi.sh- 
purple^ 1-1 >din long. Requires slighl shade; 
normal cactus compost; minimum lemperature 
frnrj>rJ. 





reultiaHOFFMANNII Diens & Rausch 

Clusteri ng gra\nsh-green plants tcith more or 
less globutarsiems about J I'd- 1 1'^zin thick. to2ln 
high with over 3*1 tuberculaie ribs. The pair- 
brow nish a neoles carry numer\ius pale- 
yd lowish. Soft, bristly spines up tt) nn long. 
Rlmvers, about 2'.d^2 V:)in in diameter, are day 
Hotveringin mid-sumnutt; tlwv art- orange witli 
a slight tinge o^ pale liwender. Knjuires slighi 
shnlde; normal cacUts compost; minimutit 
lemperatun? Arfii'iitimt (Sttitni. 




REHLiiA MARSONERI Word. 

A s'a liable spisries, generaJlv clustering, rarelv 
solitary,, with darfc-grecm stems 1 '*iin high, 2in 
ihitk, and about 2Ll tuberculate ribs. I'hr 
brownish'white areoles bear 30-35 pale- 
brtiiwnish radLilspLnesVu.-V.un long. Hoivers 
arc usually de^'pvelkiw, 1-1 'otn wide, and 
appear bv dav in .summer. ReL|Liin.‘s slight shade: 
normal cactus compost, mimmum temperature 
’lA'T. ApycN/jria 




ktULrilA KUPPERlANABix’d. 

Syn; (Biiad) Backed. 

A ffwiy clustering plant with dark leaf-green 
stemsal'H>ul lin in diameter and about 15 
tuberculate ribs. Theareoles are ydlL>wish, 
bearing l3-15 i..v'htlisli'brown radial spines 
lA-l'lin long and one lo three darker brow'H 
centrals up to Vtiin in length- I’lowers appHfarbv 
day in summer and are vermilion to bright red, 
1 kiin long, 1 l^inacniss. Meeds a fairly bright 
position; normal cactus comport; minimum 
lemperaUiie45'1v iftjfibin tTiird^rk 



REBUTlrt MARSONERI var, BREVISPINA 
Donald 

In most respects this is similar to the type, but the 
w h lie a rentes ha ve sma Iter brow nis h spi nes , 
l/ici-l'Hin long, A ver\' neat, attrachve fomii 
Re4|uiTements are the .same as for the species. 
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ROU^riAMlNUSCULA K. Sck 

A ^lw<]L^bt6.■^inJ^ liiK'h StOffl w pIcibuE.’U', 

wilh Cl fiithur tl.ittencd top surftuv, ^ 1 KHPt 2in io 
iJitimi'lc'r ItliJ-b (ubvrvuLHi'iit'kS 

ispir£illy^irriiigt,-i,l and the sm.ilE bniA\ nlsh 

film Mbt»ul 25»-3t3 w-hilish rjidijl opines 
l/iifin lon^;. Jt isdiiV flo^vvrif>f; in suinmor wilh 
bright md flowers, abtuit I ^ iin kmj^. Kctds^i 
Cjirly brij;ht li^hi; niumal ctictus ctimpobt; 
minimum ltfinperalun*45''F. Ari,VJrilfi*f f 5rr/irt, 




REBLTANARVAECEN5I&(CiirtM Donald 
Svni nmmrK'avii'iS Orel* 

A clustering SfHx'ies with ^myish-ii'reen, 
skunew^hiil gtobu I J r stems jtxjut I i n iiigh , I ' m 
5n diameter. 1 1 has abou I lH-22 spi ral Jy arra ngtd 
ribs set with low luberdeii, niecreamy-brotvn 
felled nireoles bear white or brown spines. 20-3C 
radiais Vm^U^in k>ng, and up lOSiM handJy 
distinguishable a'lUrals. Flowering in summer, 
thohJiximsare diurnal , and an? a pale n>se pink 
a nd u p lo I H in long. I n ivide. Needs si igitl 

shade; normal cactus comps^JSt; minimum 
temperauirt' SOC'Fi Btiima rGvlj'(ffnjfphrjJ.. 





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Ai^ontn‘i'Versialspt\iescktscly assiX’iated \vitii fi. 
{iiiiri^n va r. ik' jj’.'ijst'fn 1 1 is a sma! I jst' pJa ni up 

to alx^uE 2in diameter with 211 t>r miTre ril^SiUid 
areoles bt'dhng many fine whitish spim«i up to 
-Viin long. I"he flovvcrSx whtcli are bright 
yellowish red, aneatKHit hn in diameter and it is 
Jay ri>wering in mid-sum mer. Needs slight 
shade; nortiial cactus composi; minimum 
(fmpcTH'itunl? 45 "F. fteJ/i’m. 








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RLBLtL\FADCAYENSlS Rausch 



Afresh Itn grayish-green, semi-globose plant 
which generally offsets and is up to lin nigh, 

I Viin in diameler, It has 1 4- lb ribs divided into 
tubercles '/dn long and w4de, with while to 
brown -t'el ted a moles bearing [ 2-T4 pi le y el li> w , 
broivn -lipped radial Spines long, 
riow'ering by da\v in summer, the bliKuns are^ ntl 
with d W'hite ihnitU and a gn'enish midstrijTt^ to 
the outer segments, about I ‘lin long and across. 
Requires slight shade; normHi I cactus rtimpist; 
minimum temperature ri(K'F. 



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REiBLTiAPSEUDODEMJNUTA Biickeb. 
* Sy n ; ^ i/icisJt’FK? iuUi ( Ri Uer & 

Biiiti.) Bcick^b. 



fXH‘p“^rt.t’n, sotittirv' Jitemsabtmt -lin lon^, 5'/4jn 
in diiitneler. There dre nboul 2i) ribi? divi^k^d :nii> 
luk.'terdesfliiid the hmu'n arettEea betirabs^ul t(> 
^;]jssy- white uKiuxl spines '/ni-’Ain lonj:;, iind I'lvo 
to three yetknvis h centrils in Lenji^th. Day 

llnworin^in summer, the tluwers are i;ar mine 
neti and J-1 V^n indiajneter Requites Jairty 
brij^hl light; normal cjclus comport; minimum 
lenipenitiiru btl'T- iSalUti. 



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Dr&R, 

Sym Aifkiiiteriipsi'iiiiomiiutsculfi 

A grtiu p-Corm ing species wil h some^ vha I 
cvlindricaL dark ^reen slums up loabont 31/jin 
high, 1-1 'Ain wide. It has ci bunt J4 ribs in 
spiraled n>wsuf tubercles. The spines are 
bixrwnuih; seven lo ['oudeeii radials Wti-^Ain in 
length, and ene t« tour centrals. Flowers appear 
bv^day, in early summer, and are purplish red, 
about 1 in long. Re^]ui res slight shade; normal 
cacluscrmiptKit; minimum temperature 45"F. 
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Rifuu eiaSENILIS Backeb. 

A deepgreen, fttiKened-globular .species which 
dusters freeEy. I t 3s up lo5'Aln high, 3i]i across 
and has about l!i spirally arranged hbs divided 
into luberde*. Aret^les are white and Sx'arabi>Lil 
25 yellcnvish- white fine spines about lin long, 
often matted together. Appearingbv' day, in 
summeri, the flowers a re cannine red, 1 'Ain in 
diamelcr. On rare occasions an interesting 
cristate form develops, and invariably the 
spi rail ng aira ngc men t b much in evidence, 
coupled w^ith the profusion of Bowsers. Requires 
a fairly bright position; normal cactus comptist; 
minimum temperature 5ff’F. fSrrfliiJ. 



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R£&i.tjaSFEGAZZIN 1ANA Backeb. 

Syn: AviDsfem5pi’^fti2in/f (Backeb.) Backeb, 

A more or less globular plant with bright green 
stems l-2in wide, 2 V:- .5 '/tin long, forming 
dense cl u sterns. It has about lb ribs ivith quite 
prominent tubercles, and the w'hitish-felte J 
areoles bear 14 whitish radial spines up to 'Am 
long, closely ad pressed to the stem, arid three to 
SIK centrals only to 'Aoin long. Day tlow^ering in 
early summer, E he floivers are a pale vermiJ i i>n , 
lin wide. Needs only slighi shade; normal cactus 
compost; min imum tern pera tti rv 45"F AF>;t'ij/rrw 







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RHiPSALIDOFSIS 




bebltiaSPINOSISSIMA Backeb. 

Syn: A]fiiysierfi ^phnyat^^ttfui fB*ickeb.) 

Backtab, 

Wttruor 1 l>ss j^lifbuljr pLjnt&2-2 V^iri thick, hri^ht 
ftreen, jnti clurttcrinji Irtvlvarotind (he hsUs:, 
llic rtf are abou I ] 5 or nti^rtf spiral ly a rra n l 1 ribs 
set with tubtfides^ and the \vhiitf hairy anetiles 
bea r nu me roti s ^vh itish b rist!e-Sik^' rLuli al sp i ne-s , 
up (o '/zin ltTn^.r and five to six thickerwilcJwish- 
while centrals klinvers are medium red. I ‘,^in 
li>Ti>;and limn diflineltfr; iheyarediumaL 
jppt'arins snmnier. Kei.]uirtfs sli|;;ht shade; 
nt>nTiti I cactus com pi:>sl; mininnim [eniperature 
43^'F. .4f;ji;j.'H^ora {SiimK 




RtBuJlA WE!NCART 1 ANA l^tler nom 
nudii 

A doubtful speoes which mipht welt lx* included 
within Thewmewhatgltibular, 

dark ^ret-n stem has abou 1 3ti ribs with | 5 n'''Vish‘ 
w Kite areoles and yeltow'ish'bri>wn. spines, both 
radiaisand centrals. Flowers are hriKht ytfiknv, 
about lin kin^. and appear by day in earlv 
suminer KequirtfS hny’hl ti^ht; m>rmal cactus 
compost; minimum (empt^rature 4 n-‘T . w, 




riiipsaijix)P 5I&CAERTNER[ (Reset) 

Moran 

Syn; yiit'rlFi(T/(Regel) Br. & !<. 

ifffi'rfjuTF (Regel) Lindiriger 

A bushv epiphvtic species compt>sed ul many 
Hal wal joinlsorticT^ments ] (^-3in long, ’ 4-i In 
bn^ad in a link-like tormalion Each joint has 
three hi five tubercles with a rentes on each side 
which cam' one or two yellowish bristles. Fhe 
flowers a re sea rlet , apt^»eari ng by da V in tale 
spring or eariy Summer. Retfuirea filtered Uglit, 
not ful I su n ■ a pomus sK’id cactus com pi>sl ; 
minimum lemperature ^)"F- ^firrcJ (.\1r?jfr^G'nrfH 
FantFJi'r). 




ElHJPSAUDOt*St5X HYBRIDS 

A number of attractive cuUis'ars hav'^ebeen 
developed in Holland: their exact parentage is 
ra>t know^n excepi that one parent is 

rftsrti , They flow^er in early spring. 
Requires slight shade; normal cactus com post; 
minimum temperature 55^'F. 




HKjpsAUcx>]’S]!^ ROSEA (Lageheim) Br, & R. 
SjTii Wtijtsalis n^stici Lapeheim 



A small shrubby plant w ith erect or pendant 
stems coinpo^sed oi flat, sometimes a ngular 
segments Vj-1 >ciin long, to ' zin w'ide. these 
usual] V have fine reddish margins wilb minule 
artfolesanda le^vbrisitly hairs Rose-pii^k flowers 
are txirne on the longer arnole on the lernunal 
joints; these appear bvday in spring and earlv 
summer, and are 1- 1 l/zinacross. Rw]uirtzsa 
semi’shaded posiluin; an tipen, enriched 
compost; mini mum temperature 5tl''F ffnrcjf 
OoncfiJ'Sifrrtrrrriir). 




gHtt'SALimrets ROSEA var.ELEKTRA 
horf. 

These plants are similar to the specter, but with 
dee per green segmentsand more piunounced 
marginal areotes The floiversane purplish pink 
RequiremenlsarL* the same as for the species. 



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HMii>SAiJsCAmLL[FORMIS Weber 

Hltndfr-slomnu'd t?|.iiphyltMvjtli 
mjny vcr^'' Ihin pa!c-j:;rtVO hr^u’icin^sfiln - IH 3ifl 
long] (ilxnii Vi<iin Ihick, dHon (irrongLsi in whoris- 
The anrtilesflrenii nLiie, bu( hflve no bristles or 
spines. Flower^: appiMr In Ijte spring ihc 
romninal encisol (he br^snches nnd jointh- t hey 
jre a glossy greenish while, abi>y! 'Ain kmg. iirwl 
clciiy flowering, and are followed by white fruits, 
Reijulressemt'Shiide; normal tactus coinptjsl; 
mLnimum temperature 5trT. Eesft'TF) Hrazti 





K( (HN.^Llsa:REOlDES B£ii:keLv & Voll 

An epiphyte of pendenl itrwmi't'm’l habit. The 
branches or joints a re usually three-angled, more 
rarely four'sided, and a dull bluish green. Up to 
bi'tiveen 3A-bln in length, and about -Tin (hick. 

prriin tnen t a reoles sometimes dev elop tv^'O 
to tour whitish bristles whicli siHin tall. 

Flowering in late spring, ihe vthile Huwersare 
diu mal , growi rtg fwo to ( ou r togel her, and a re 
atKiut Viiin across. Fruits are pink- Ri't^uin.^s sliglit 
shade: normal cactus comptsst; minimum 
lemperainre !»!t”F. liritziKkiOiii’jum'iwh 





KJiii-s.vL(sCRISPATA<Have,) Pleilf, 

An epipiiyte with p^i le green, lea t-1 ike juinis, 
2*'';-4 ' dn long. l-2'.:in hrLMsi, 1 1 lose an* slightly 
was'y^-edgcd w Ll h sha IF iw' crenal it ms a ml 
mimdeareoles whicharespinelesfi. I adv 
summer flowering, tlie flowers are 
creamy yelloie, ,md ahoui ^'lin long, itilkhwcd be 
while fruits. Nt'i'ds si ighl shade, which is 
essential; nt^rmal OaCluSCOmposi; minimum 
iemperature55^'F J'JrrtiJ'/tSraipjJTFlc?, Rnufv 
/■(riJi'jj'eJ. 




RKiE^ ausCASSUTHA (cassythaf Giiertn. 

A pi'iidenl, bushy epipfivte (Her3f( in lengih. 
The pale green branches carry' c\'lindrical joints 
’lin-1 long, Viii- Ain (hick Bowers a ppu'a r b\= 
dav inearle summerand are yeilfNWish white^ 
about 'Ain long, *Ain ■tvsde. Iliev dR' (ivllowtsd bv 
pale pinkish or wdiite fruits. Needs shcide: 
normal cactus compost; minimum temj.-tTainre 
5trF. l/SA /u Sivtlhirn Hruzit, Tntfm'nt 

Afriin, Sri f.j-rKfcF!- 




RKtrsAi-tsCEREUSCULA i itiw. 

A ^\ell-kninvn [X'ndenlepiphyle w'hifh forms a 
many-brant'hei.1 plant up to 2f( long. I he longer 
-sl%?irisare4in Ift in length, while the shorter are 
arranged in lehoris, the jointsab Jut vMn long. 
All hranichi,>and jt ants are cylindrical in shape, 
and i<m-V^in tliicL The small a retries haee wwl 
and t^vo tit lourhrisiles., and the flowers are 
prtid need fritm the t ips <,if shitrt join Is. They am 
Ain long, with whitish p*Tals and pinkish-groen 
sepals, and are day flowerirrg, in spiing- 
Rec]uirt's fll(en.>d light; ni^rmal cactus rtnnjvjst; 
min! mum temperiJEui\'5(1^'F. Umzii fStufAta/oT 

AryCFiri>Ni, Pijm_errai^. 




RJ iirS/^ Lts CRl SPI M ARC [ N ATA Ltio tgr, 

A semi-erect lu pentlent sp.'Oi's ivhich is 
epiphytic on foiest trees, llte thin., piiL' grivn 
jO]nlsar(>si>mewhat roimdi-d with a prominent 
mid rib and laleral veins, themarginswai v- 
edgedand Inix'd . Overall lheyan.‘-2' 3'/iin long. 

I V;-2Viin broad, and have min tile aretiles. I wo 
Of three flowers, which aro diimvil. in e,irlv 
summer, am pnKluced from4in aR'4>Je, tnaiiilv 
frt>m (he lateral ariHjles, and are yellowrish tvhite. 
up (t> "/^!in long; (hi.>i.‘afe lollowed hy rose-pink 
fruits. Needs senli-shadi'; normaleactus 
compost; mini mum temf.'H'raUire B1"E-. /IfFfZjT t 
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RHIP5ALIS 




w HJPSAII5 F A SCI CU L AT A ( W l] Id - ) H j I V. 

A iiutL’IvbfAiU'htnj; fpipliylt* with t^nuct i>r jifini* 
pf ndenl t-k'iri!.- n.iVL‘ iiu>rf or Ifss 

c)'linilnc4il, pvily bluish-^^rct^tr (oiots3*/.i 
lonj;, ^-biin thifk itivrtrutiifiiiiresi'n-ilL 
sli|fhlly v%'iH>lty, .md with (fW bri:^lk*s. l-loivtiriiiii' 
by djy in ojrlv summer, iha- numuwus 
art'K^nlc- Uik'fAlly^ -ind ar^whiti’ or piilo 
^rwiiish wllikMPiid up to ' <in kirt^> I-.Tirr wido. 
Fruiliiaru whik' Nt"fds partiol sh-uio; Jitvmul 
cjctus4:onipti;i(; miniEnurti l^.■r 11 f.vrbit urll^ 33‘'[’ 
HnizH 




Hlllf^AlJsGRANDJFLORA Havv. 

Syit: LfpiVipfh/iJi (I ldw*)i 

Backcb. 

Ar\'lindri«[-*k'iniiu?dcpipiiyio op to 3tt lon^, 
’■'4111 1 hick* I retHy brJiH’hlng Jk’hE Jloniously or in 
whorls. The ^nixish-green br^moheSdn'l-Nn. 
lonj^, with t he jriJiilessliKlitly depressed. LiU" 
sprinjjor early suiunner tiowehnj^, Ihe lowers 
arediurnair Uiey are^ wliite ^vsth pale^reenish- 
W‘ bite Older s<')^ment!S and up to wide. Frutls 

are reddish, iVeeds pruk't.tion tntm lull suns 
norma Lcjrtus tom posh 111 ini mum (emiLk'ratijre 
5()''F- Hntzil 1 Km^l' litiifinO. 



Ki I NC A CH AC AN A Card , 

det?p-^reen epi phytic spedes ol peodent habit 
and up ttiover4' ?l'l lonj;. It brunches trwEy, with 
branches Hin- 1 ft lonpj lain wide, The 
I'el lowish'U'h He a riniles a re set at a nierwils a long 
iheovnale margins, and lH.*ar brownish or 
ye] lowi.sh-ivhile bristly hairsaNjut long. 

Mowers are purple viok't, ahud ' ain long, and 
an.^diumak flow'ering in late spring to early 
Slimmer- tins is a useful plant lor hanging 
baskets, Ri’tjuires slight shade: normal cactus 
compost; minimum temj,x’ruiMre 35' 'F. fkhfn’je 
thpcec/jfinTi, 



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Kiiii’&xiusGmilFRULA Weber 
Syn: L75(kfPNttM)^if(W^Tti/j:nt( [WeborJ 
backeb, 

AnepiphyU‘ontn,N.»sand rocks, this species has 
greenish to ikitk grayish-green slightly angular 
cylinJncal joints 4 ttin long, ^Aii^'Ain thick, I he 
a rentes an- slightly wimIEv, rarely ivith a lew line 
brisllPs, and ilu' flow ers are tn^rne lalerullv, up hp 
Vzin long, ^'lin wide when lolly open. Day 
ftiiwenngm eaiiy summefr they are pale 
yellowish w hile ivilh grwnish or reddish si-pals, 
and are lt>lk>wi‘tt by green m red fruits. Reijuires 
nilerv'ij ligiu, 11* iririisl cac tu s « impost; min Im uin 
leinpi’raliire ?iO‘T'. dpjr";! t ‘ nIip Parr/ipf. 













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RHEPSALIS 




R^in’SALts UNL>m- RGIANA K* Sch. 

Svn: Pujb^bly Rhiif:^iii$etyUmx^iiqxi 
K- Sch a planl colleded in Easl Africa. 

A fH'ndeiM, tpipiiyle '^vith li>ni|^. stender stems 
ond brnnches up tt> Ulormorv, the mom sleitTi?! 
t'rt?quentlyQver3l'l in len^thr Hiebranche^ort^ 
tTlindcicol, ’Ain thick, ond the oreotes oreclose 
set, wrely with a htackisb bristle V^dn Itmp; which 
i|uickly taIJs- Pintdsh ond u'hilish flowers appear 
by day in eorEy Summer isnd ore atH>ut ^/dn kms^ 
The truits ore pole reddish. Requires I'oiriy brij;;h( 

\ ijj;h t ^ ni umiol cactus com post : m ini mu m 
tempera (ure5tf’H, Hrazti (Kn*iU’jiUKtrol 




RHiP?; ALJii L [ N E A R (S Kh Sch , 

A bushy, pendent epiphyte, Iteelv bronchi rifi^, 
with pole green stems 2 fl or more long, The 
joints ore leoMike with a prominent midrib, 
long., 2 - 3 in ivido. The morgjns ort' 
notched, and a sitiaH, slight tv wi)i'>\\y but 
Spineless oreoleis set intmediately obtue e.ich 
notch. Plow^erirtg by day in late spring, the 
flowers, about ^hin long, are white and so are the 
fruits. Rei|uj res slight sl^de; normal cactus 
m.>n^p>ost; minimum: temperaturv 55 "‘F. 

Ar^etttim, Hrttzih Ftmiyuny. 



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RHtrsAU&MICRANTHA (HBK) DC. 

A pendent robust epiphyte with four- to five- 
angled stems. The joints a re usually three- 
a ngled or flat, lAin U\ a ] it t le over '/iin th ick a nd 
broad, with slight, remote crena Hons, rhe 
areolvs orv vert- small and slightly wo<p||y and tiw 
flowers, which appear by day in enirly summer, 
are ivhite and about ' ain long. Fruits are tvhifish 
or pinkish. Requires slight shade; normal Cactus 
commst; minimum temperature 55'T- EiTirrdur, 
Nonhirtt Fmu 





RHIPSAUsPACHVPTERA Pfeiff. 

A semi-erect, bectiming sUghlly pendent, 
epiphyte with dark green, becomi ng reddish, 
lealTilce joints 3l4-Sin long, 1-4'Vun brtuid 
These have nirtched maigins, a prominent 
midrib, and Eaieral veins. One to three flowers 
are borne from each areole; they an; yellow ish or 
white and are about ^^in long, day flowering, in 
summer. Fruits are red. Requires partial shade; 
rH>rmakactUSCOmpti*l, minimum temperature 
50”f . fKredt’/i»UN'r<if. 







RHJPSALtsPENTAPTERA Pfeiff. 



A pile to deep-green bushy epiphyte, imrre or 
less erect with many stems up to 1 H 5in high. The 
joints are five- liv six-angled, T-4Tjii n long, tvith 
regularly nolchcsJ margins uind thearwik”i^>tten 
havesmalJ bristles, hate spring flowering and 
diuma], the ftins'ersHln.^ white and atniut ' lin 
long. Fruits may beW'hite or pink Retjuires 
filtered Eight; normalCaCtuSCOn^j^ost; minimum 
temperature 50"F. BrirciV, Puraymy. 







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rhipsau-sPLATYCARPA Pfetff. 



A branching, bushy plant up to about 3H high. 
The dark gret-n joints are- leaf-like, tinea ^oblong, 
and namwvingat the base, I hey are 3 Pi- lit 
long, t w’ide, with cremate margins and a 

very' prominent mid nb. The whole joint isi^flen 
edged with red . line aretdes a re^ slightly wt>oii v 
and while Or pale-velkivvish flowers artsi‘ mainly 
frt^m the side areoles, They are abi>ul P-tin long, 
and bli.K>m by day in early summer. I'he fruit is 
greenish w'bite. Requires prirtial shade; no mini I 
cactus compost; minimum tenlpemlore Sl)"F, 
Brazil. 




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RuitSAii^-RHOMBEA (Salni-Dyck) PtViff. 

Atushy trpiphytt! or k'ss.t.-^'lindncdl 

sit'ins, iip Rj 2fl 7in hiKh. I ht' join ts*.in> il.it or 
( brwNi and 1 -- 1 Viin ^ u p lo 2in bro-id . 

ivithd prumini/nt niidrib.incH.iterrtl v^'inSr Ihw 
.ineddrk vf sljj^ivtly rtHldiyh, espt>diilEy 
Lilting I he CTVilfllC iiuirj^ins. Lalf spring; 
flowerinj;;, the llowersafe daurriial. yelknvish 
u'hile, jnd tvbuuC ^*iii long, ivjth rod I mats 
hKLlLiu'Lng, Ret^utres hiterwl light; normni aicitts 
eomposi; minim um (empeniUirei^J^F- 
PritiJnk 







rhipsalisPUNICEO-DISCUS Lindb, 
Syn: ^wirtjrai-cftisc’ia's (Lindb,) 

Backeb. 



A peniJonl epiphyte wUh pale green or 
yelloiviish-gJ^-'en long soil, fte^ihy steins. 'A-l/iin 
thick, The joints a re cy3indrit.jl, up to 4in long, 
•/sin [ hick, AfiA 4 re gene rj II y a da rker grwn with 
areoles spirally iirrangt^l aind ringed in red 
Sprtng'noweringby day, the (loivers are a glassy 
while w'tili a'ddish-pfnidKh ^skiitiensand an? 
aboLil T^iin king, } runs areal finil black, then 
become yellow. Rui.|Ulr^'s hllert.'d light: normal 
caclus compost; minim tim leinpvraiure3<T’F. 
£frirJif/ t-VhJisT 





khu^ausRAL’HIORUM Barthlotl 

An aiiniktiee epiphyte ol kwst trees with long 
pc^ndent bright gneen stems. These a re two- 
sided, 1^2fl in length and wide. The 

individual jLfiiUs have crenate margins and a 
prominent midrib. Artak'S are smalt and broivn. 
and bear wdiitish tloweniabont ’ iin long by day 
in earlv summer. I'milsare while, l! is.in ideal 
plant tor hanging baskel.s. ke^^uin.'s p.irlial 
shade; HEinnal cactus oomjiost; minimum 
lempertiUirv 55’T. L'afliiftir. 




ioiii^alisROBUST.A Lem, 

Ibis is very similar to K. ;JtfJrvpfCnf but it has 
larger dart gat‘ii joints, and iheseareohen 
three-ivingeJ, up lof^in Umg. -lin broad, and 
quite thick. .A^eolesa^tdrk^iuenlly multi- 
flow'ered, a.s many as three to five loeacharetile. 
FlikW'ers appear by day in early summer and aR' 
pale yellowish while,\ip to^rin long, kiin 
acrt»ss. Fruits are Ivbiie. ket|uS res slight shade; 
normal cactus com ptist ; m ini mu m lorn prra to re 
5t)"F. fauviToi. 








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ttim’SAUs RUSSELLl I3r & R, 

A deiiiS4.^l\' iius[i‘rinj^<ipi|.iKvtic tipwt'iL^s [roiii 
ffsrtSk'd K'j^ioiiiJigrniwinj^ un lives. I'hediirk 
j;nx*n [oints fiin ton^^r 2-7^'<:in bnyud: tliey .ire 
tlnl ^vith uivotult' iTicirj^in^ rLildiivli |.TLiirj.Tk' 

dnd hcivepcirlioiNirie prnmincni veiiiinj.;. l-jch 
of I ku' wlii t i-sh a pn Kluct?ti v\ t tier tir 

nielli V whiti>h llinveri.ibdttl min Um};iii yiirly 
summer; tht-St'^rV dium.i]. Fruits are purple. 
ReL]uires sUghlijhtide; noniuli cacius aimpistj 
minimum lempt.‘r>ilme an^'F, (Unhiitt. 




(uursAusSHAFERIBr. & K. 

A rd I her robu si epi pli vie i\ it h ihiek o'] i n J risM I 
stem sand brani;nvs, 'fhe dull j^rayisK-^^neen 
breinches, 'Am thiik. iire* usually in ivhorlsanJ 
have brownish anenles !■ lowering by day in lale 
Springs ihe flin\'ers are greenish whilej and 
aboti t ^cin in d iaiiru“ier. F m ib are w tiile, 
[■voomingpink. \'i.vl1s slig]iE shade; niirmal 
cactus com f^sosl ; minim u m lem pera tu re iit.t'T, 











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KiitPSAUS SULCATA Weber 

AnepiphySewhow habilat is uncertain- It is a 
pale green, rtiiNm or Jess creel pJanl %eith 
spreading branches I be joints a re tive-angled 
up Ki I ft long. Viii-'-'\in thick, wilh small rvddish 
areoles set far apart, Spring Jlmvering in Ihe 
daytime, ihe flcnvers arc' ivliite to pale pinkish, 
and '^’h\t\ tong. Fruits a re veh lie. ki,s]u ires slight 
shade; normal cactus ct>mptist: miniimuni 
lemperalu rv 55 ’^'Fp EivrjirfcJr 7 




kHiPSAU^ TERES Steud, 

A fresh-green^ erecl, cv'lindricahstemnied 
epip-hyte with manv branches. Joints occur in 
w'horls of three losn; or mtm.% and are 2l^3^'2in 
tong, yiiiin thick. The areoJes are ver\\sinall and 
reddish. Flowering b\' ilay in lale spring, the 
llovveni are yellowish ■wb iUv a bout ’ ^ ft king and 
in diameter. Fnjii.sare white, Xeeds sligbl shade; 
norm*] t cactus com pisi; niliumum lemperatum 
50 "F. Jirft 2 j 7 fkN> 4 .fc/(fuej'm. iVioBirs 

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A dark green bushv. pendent epiph vte, with 
four- to five-angled joinls 2' i^in long and t'^n 
thick. The angles or ribs ha vepneiiinenl ntiLches 
alx>ljl V^in apart, in which the amvLe^ aresel_ 
Rowvr^iare wliitish, less than k^in acrt'ss: they 
are diurnal and "spring (low'ering. Fatil^are 
while. Retjiiiressnadc; normal cactus com post; 
minimum tempc'ralii re Ctfsfrr Kjo? 



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RHire alisTUCUM A N E NSl S Weber 
Syn; LcivSHhrojt (jit’irrjj'iitjcj'isis f Weber) 
liickeb, 

A pv'ndent epiphyte wish cy'lindricaJ Slems and 
|oints, up to ' jin tliick, and oi var>'ing lengths. 
Qlie .1 reofes are sligh tJ y w i h illy on tiu^ hkiwe nng 
joints, and (he flowers apfKCir Irom ttie side 
arvtiles. Diurnal, and flowering in kHesprmg. 
ihe bkKims an' xvluie,. tiVped pink, and ' isn 
long. Fruits are 1 ^‘ii He, tTusliedpink. Neetfssligh'l 
shade; nonnal cactus Com|.H 1 st; minimum 
lemiviralure 50"]-. ./■UycifriJi;? t i'ut utHimf 






RJUPSAFHYLLOPSIS 



SAMAJPATICERPUS 



SCHLUM BERGER A 




Ki iirsA[‘ffvu,oi’Si5x ANDREA (Knt'bd) 

tnnus 

Syn: hort. 

A hybrid rustw^nd 

iffler/^rf/j. thtslcmsof the (iOTnn.erbeinfjTTU3re 
apparent. fH-nJenl Iwbil, ihese plants are wdE 
sLiiled for han^in^ biiskcts, Oowerinj;; in late 
spring. KequiresptKid light, but not dtretl sun; 
norma U’ocuiscoriposl; mini mo in tempera to re 
33'E. 






KHH'^Arim uTfSCbx GRAESERl Wttrd. 

Sy n : x (We rd. ) Momn 

A hybrid ol' and R. njsrtt 

with a similar stem lormation. The generic bile is 
derived hum ihe now obsoLfle £pj;i/i_idWti)isrs and 
Wij'^PSdFi'jdo^tSd?: Keqotremenis are the same as for 
/?iijps?irjrfy;!yjs nistu. 



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SAMMtVM icejieu&CORROANUS Card. 



An erects tree-like columnar species up to 1 Ifl 3in 
high wilh dark green branches, about bin in 
diameter The brancheis are more slendern about 
I Viin wide. It has fi>ur to six deeply furrowed 
ribs with very proininent areoles compt'seil ot 
bnn vn ish felt The spiiU's a re bn nvjiisli . la ter 
gray ish w hite, and aKnjI fi\'e innumber. one to 
^mlong. theVfthecs '■■Ii.'in. .Appearing in nud' 
summer (he while (lowers havea bristle. t<i\W 
green iuK‘ up to 2in long, and are n^Hrturnal 
Rrxjo ires t u II su n. normii I cactus aimpost: 
m I mmuni lem ^H*rat u re n 'Ut 





scHi-LMBtRCiti^ Sp. nova ‘Adda 
Abendrolh" 



A new introduction of recent years, this species 
wasdiscoveri^d by (he late Mrs Adda Abend ngh 
in deep forested Areas growing as an epiphyte in 
trees. The aiygomorphic tlovver. 2-3in long,' 
appears b>^ day in tale winter or early spnng. The 
rich deep rose-magenta petals with a while 
thrivtl makes a unioue and IxrauHful plant. 

Rei]ui res semi -shaJej a slightly add, ptirous 
compost; minimum lemperalune 35'T, 
fO»>;r7ii A-1emi;mf)sk 



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scHu;MiitFttiHib\cv^ 'Bristol Amber' 
McMUlcin 

One of the results achieved W A h 5- McMillan 
of Bristol, England. The amber'Colorod petals are 
enhanced by the paler throat. It flowers in early 
winter. Minimum lemperalure al (l(.wverinig lime 






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SCHLUMBERGEKA 




scHLLMBtKt;ERv\cv. 'Bristol Queen' 
McMill-an 

A li ne nrmlti-CuluRtl CU Ki vur of rich n U 

while, IE IS wry fret' llitwenrig during liite 
Hnituirin: Jnii early wiriler. Cawlul w'jEering is 
e^st'hlial during ihe iltiiwring ptritxi. Minimuni 
tempera Eure -it tlnvvenng time 






SLmLMistrttrtk,'\cv* 'Bristol Rose' McMilltin 

A choice priKiuct ol the skills of A, I - S- 
McMiiljn. iheeniphiisis ison (he piokish*n,>w 
tintMs.igitigEiifivliiEe.md pinkish cenEersof the 
petals it flowers jn ea rl v iv i nler w hen ca refu I 
ivjteringis netx^ijslry; inininiu ni tc riiperaliire al 
this tinie5^1*T. 







SCI iLU\tJJt»it;K RAX BUCK LEY! Hunt 
Syn: EpiphiiUt*fif bridj^esii Lem,; 
Scli/Erwik'rifm! xiirtc^yL’sij {Lem.) Loel'gr. 

Ihis isthepi>pul.ir Christmas Ca(dus which isot 
hybrid origiti- lliesierris dire corn mised of llal. 
oval joints or segiTient,s arranged like links, each 
long, ^1- v^in wide, and notched along 
both margins. The flowers a re /ygoniEirphic. 
bright red and up to 3in tong, ap^xnriiig by day 
in late autumn and winter from the areotes at the 
lips of llie uppermost segmenls. Ktx]Uires 
filtered light; a slighlly acid, bul porous cactui. 
Compost; in inimom Eempe^raUire 55 'F. 



SO ILUMBI- Rt t« A c V. 'Ch r istmas Cheer' 

Tills cultiVdir is of f.^itch origin. I'heorange-reci 
[.leiaLs, ihe red style, and caw my- while stamens 
wii |i scarlet stigma provide a n i niori'sti ng color- 
change. KiX] 0 ires riltered ligh t; a sligli tly acid, 
but porous cactus auiU-XJst; minimum 
Eemperal uar 55 “F. 





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(jCHLLMiihRc,lr.ll-\ cv.'Exoljca' BarthEoU & 
l^uh 

A hvlind betwa'en Sihtmtih'riimf frrrmrrfrr anil 
paiduceif in 

California- While the sttjn grmvlh becomes 
elongated, 1 he flowers dosei)' resembEe those ol 
S. frimiafa. ideal (<,>r ha ng,ing baskets. Ilts^uires 
filtered light; a slightlv .Kid, but j,xin>us cactus 
CL^mposl; minimum (emperaturenF-'t' 




SCI iLUMeERf-KR.A cv,'Gold Charm' 

AcuJtfv.ir pnnf ucc'd in California, and pos.sibly 
the best yel]i>w-f lowered form available. A 
temperature in excess of 55"F is necessary' (o 
maintain the deep ailoring, Ki,'t|ttires filtered 
light; a silghlly acid, but jxirous cactus cum post; 
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saiLLMMihtmscv, 'Lilac Beauty' Innes 
rnniuced in the UK ll^j is 

x Si'/j/tpmN'r^frrr ^p'lr^JCJi/ir 

v^ar, f heailerinj; i>( bolh’i.>a rents is vere 

ubvimis. li flnweis in Ule ivinter. K(X|iiireii. 
filteri'il j slijt^htly acUl btii caclus 

ifiiniiposi; nun I mum iempt*mUiri' 





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5CHl.L'MKEKCjtHj\ cv. ' Weslland' 

A cuitivarnl LJntch prtxiuction. Flnwerii tivv 
generally sniilllef; thv v,iiyniig shaL-£i?stif red in 
ihe peLiis with Ihe whitL- ihnLsi! pnv^'itles n 
t\>lorlul display in late ^^'ln^er tn very tvirly 
spring. Requirtu lilU’it-si light: a slighltyairid, hul 
poroiES CacluS CamfKsSt; mini mu tn temperature 
35'T. 







scHLDMbEKCiLKACv/Rudolf Zenneck' 

A dJ Iti VJ r nf Germa n origin - parenliige 
un known r Rjet|uiros tiltered Light; a slightly acid, 
but pomiis cactus com post; mini mu m 
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sen LLMB ELM i tR/V OBTU S A N G U L A 
(K. Sch.) D. R, Hunt 

Syn: Sch.) 

BtT^tT 

An epiphytic speciesi with srtiil]l <rt-it|'SbkipCtl 
joint*; I“1 Viin ton^, bniflii. 'Iliiese^^n,' 

thick ond Hal jnJ ent ered with many ^niyit;h 

htHti si 4 rfjcvii. I lieareoles often have 
one or two whitish hrinillt’S w hjch usual] v sotm 
fatl. Flcwennj^ by day in late Spring, the lli>wcrs 
are zygomorphEtj^ a purplish violet ailornind 
1 Rjts.]u ires slight shade; normal 

cactus compost; mini mtim tempemture 53’’‘F. 
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SC’ULLM WilUiKft/S Cv / W Kite Ch li shiias' 

A tv.iuliftil cultivardevetopeJ in Califomikii, Jlis 
a proli[]C'ni>wering plant boa ring a dose 
resemblai^Lne to St'if?/n'?)jJer;yiTjr frjmoaf4t vnr. 
d['/jV;aiJJS;biit gene rail v smaller and Carrying 
white blcKJios. KcLitiires filtered light; n slightly 
add, hut ponnis cactus coinptisl; mininium 
temperature 53'T 





satLUMtM:RaKA O PU NT J O I PES H. ^ 

DusOn) D. K Hunl 
Svn: EpiphiiliumLtpiitithiiks Ltk.'fgr. & 
Dusen; EpipfiifHtwlfms diomi trs (ti tigclni . \ 
Br.&R, 

StemsconsistoE Segments J-S’/zin long, '-ir-’ lin 
wnde, Ihickj lleshy , and deep green in Coktr. 
They are ceivered Vi'itli white areti-Jc‘s w'ith minute 
spincii. Dav lti>woring in late spring; tlii'seare 
/vgomorphic, f>inkisli p^Jti^k' in ci^krt, and aLsuii 
l^un long. A brief dn" period alter Hoxvering is 
ad visa bJe. Retjui res partia I s hade] nii rinii E cact us 
eompnst; niin iin um lem pera t u i o 33' 'F . Hnizit 
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5CHi.L;MHlfkc.iiK^ ORSSICHI AN A Biirlhkitl 

& MirMillcin 

lldttfnt.'d eoch up ii> 2 '/;in 

I ’.7in wiile, The m(ir^;in'H hrt^'e ( to lliti't? 

f imnunent teelh wilh drt'uk's ■st't in 
^dVlirne ilcm'eis ja* priKluired Troin Ihe tipi? nl 
Eemiirt4l n aint'- in ].iEo winter dnd jlsti in Lulf 
summer; l,hes^u^u‘ / v^o tni u phic^ up to 3Tiin 
lonj;, !!''/<■ ^“'2111 sKTLujS, dnd iirt' is'liite w'llh 
rt'ddash jTiiir^ins lu (he j-VEliIs. J(tH]uiJVS I altered 
iif;JiE,d pi>rtsusdciLia>rnp(>sti minimum 
ti'niperdt u m HniZJjfii'rrrNJ'jTiVIfrr), 








scHi.UMBBRt,ER^\TRUNCATA (Hnvv.) 

Moran 

Syn: Zy^^tV(kT«s friiiTtW/wi* ^ Hd wj K. Sfb. 

The parent ol many all mcliveCulti ears. Il IS a 
hri];;ht'j;ree n pendninl epiphylicspedisi In am 
fi'Hfitst ivftions iviCh linked joinls, each 1 '■/j-2in 
lunj;, hrcsid and Hat. The marj^ins have 
two lofcHir leeth on either side and I(h' an'oles 
have a tew fine bristles. FluiiverS are deep ptiikiir 
rc'd^ 4 yj^i>niorph]c, and up to 3*/ain lony;, 
hlrurniing by day in u'lrtier, VVannth plus 
hu miditv needed. wires pari tat shade; an 
ennehed, fairly Luid, permeabloenmpnst: mini' 
mum temperature 55'T KriilrJ' tWfi'dt7iiiJrtvn'.k 



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SCULL MHBRC.t HA TRCNCATA vat. 
CRENATUS Bor*^ 

Svia: Zi/ywrirf ns iritt fmt !(s va r. rmiri bfs Bor^ 

Siniilar li>thespedeSj bul w ilh}^rijyisli-j;reen 
joiaits up to 3t6iri sT* |in broad, with tw'o to 
tuurervriHite teeth on either side. The arts tit's 
have uneorttviit minuEe white hrislles. Flowers 
appear in winter, and nri'diiirnaj. pinkish violet 
in color Rt^uirementsare the sameds tor the 
species. Brazil (Rknit'lam-irvi. 



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DEUCATUS{\\ E. Br.) Moran 
Syn: var. N. 

E. E- Br, 

Plants are morn' va'cl ihan the species. The ioinls 
are mirre slender and Up to lonj;. ctulL'|i;reen 

In color, and with (hrw lit four ver\' prominent 
let'th on tMch side. FloiiveniapjHMr in davlime in 
tflI-'Hiulunm. and an'/yj 3 ,omorphic; they open to 
pure wdiite wi th A rtw- pink style, while 
siamens, and a crimson stijtma KtH.iuifeineciis 
a re I he sj nie as tor the species. f K n i rti ■ 

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sci^t'iCACTUsBLAlNEI Welsh & Thome 
Syn; 5chrocaciu$sfm}skirv^r. bininei 
( VVel?ih & Thome) R. May 



Ufiujlly si>Jtijr^', n djrk r species 

1 '.'i-2'HAjn hi LijotTU'ter. ]'he stem is lubencuLite 
.ind I liL- aiXMles irmri- w less el] Ipticj I in sha lpt^ 
lx‘Jririi^ei)i^hE Eu twfive wliile radiLil spines 
lung tind six red nr red-Eipped iihiEe 
centrLilSr tliree ol which Lire hooked, I 
lonp. Plmverinp in suninner, tiiidcfiurruk I he 
flowenvaremjpcnCj^ 1 t^in ionji;jnd in 
dicimeier Needs gtkid normal caclxts 
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sckEftocAmjsGLAUCUS (K. Sch.) 

Lh Benson 

Syn: K. Sch.; 

! Pediacactus ^laua ts (K . Sch . ) Arp 

Graytslvgreen., Atrntisiglobuliirpljnt, 2 ’/an 
high, 2iii wide with 12 Eubercutale ribs, the 
I tubercles protruding beyond, AretittfS JPLirl 
with dense spin jtionr six EoeighE whitish radiflls 
to -Vq iti l(,)ng. one lo t hnee centrals Ji i n in lertgE h . 
Flowers diurnal, in summer, and pinkish purple, 
1 ’hin long (o 2in SttOSS- Rtx.]uires sunshine; 
noinin] cactus compost plus a little lime; 
minimum temperature 5t')"F., (‘.NiWoi/rttu 
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SCLEROC Acrus MESA E- VER DA E 
(Boi&scvaineK Hill (Sz Salisb.) L, Beiiiion 
Svn: ^it'SWtMvril'deBoissevain ej< 

Hilt&Salisb, 

SmLill^ usually scslitarv', grayish-gmen plants 
2-2 ’/tjdn high , 3 ’A-3 t'-^n ivide /mere a n? 13-17 
ribs with briAvnish-grayareotes bearing eight to 
ten radial spines up to ’.^tn Jong, and rarely one 
central, Floiversare diurnab in summer, and 
1 Vain across with creamy W'elJow petals and 
purplish'bniw'n sepals, Retiuires ^’^erycarelul 
watering; good light; enriched porous armpost; 
minimuin temperaUia^45"F- USA iCoIomh^i, 







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SCLEROC ACTUB PAP YR ACA NTH US 

(Erig^ltTt^) N. P. Tflvlor 

Syn: EduViftiititr^ws pcijnfrfkimihfS Engelm.; 

{Erig;elm. ) Br. & R, 

A short, cylindrical globose plant up to3’-4in tall, 

3 '/lin v\-'ide, either soiitiiry-' or grouping. It K-w 
eight to iliirteen ribs with prominent tubercles 
and aak:i3(«i tx-aring five to nine ivhrtisii mdiaJ 
spines '/Ki-yiin long, and Hi rue to tour flat, 
curving centrals In length. The tlowi-rs, 

diurnal in summer, are whitish^ about ^in toiig, 
and appear fntm the crown. It is best grafted. 
I^X]uireS verv careful watering; a sunny ptisiEion: 
normkil cactus a'jmpost with a little limeaddtxi; 
inininiumtemperdture50"l% USA fNcieMiurco, 
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SCUBCX AOLs POLYANCtSTHUS 
& Bigelinv) Dr,^Sc R. 

Arp 



A si»lit(ijT pbni, i»v.il i>rcylindrii:«ii, 4 -Hin LilL 
2^/;— lin in diameter ^vith j. spim'. w'wflv cnn\ n. 
Thereare Ii-17 slightly tlibenail.ite nbsand lhi^ 
aretiles Lxm]' whiie-tip^i bru\\ n spirit's^ aKnit 
2tl stiff, tvrv't'd radials tiptm 1 jin Icmg. <ind 10 
eurvcdiMT straight centrals tn 4 4Hi long Flinvers 
jppi^ar in summer and are diurnal, n >5*? pink or 
rarely while, and upto 2* 4in long. Needs sunj 
m vnm I cactus ctJiri ; mini mu m tern pe^ralu re 

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Ac\^li.nJncnl plant up to 1 */3ft tall, 3*/;in wide, 
but usually remaining globular during the earlier 
Vtfars-, rht- stent is blu ish-groen and it has 13 ri bs 
with whitish areolesse! on prominent tuberck*s. 
There are nine to fifteen grayish radial Spines up 
k> lin long and one to three Cenlrals lo2’';in in 
length The pinkish purple flLovers, which are 
diurnal, in mid-summer, are lin tong and ^^'aln 
aeni?ts. Retiuires a sunny bright fwisitiort, which 
is essential, normal cactuS Com pt^^jl with lime 
added; minimumi temperatureStT'F. L/SA 






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SCLEROC ACTUS P AR V I FLOR US var. 
INTTERMEDIUS (Peebles) WotKlruff 

& L. BetiJkJn 

Syn: firfcnt/tvfifij Peebles 

Ver\' similar to thesf^XH.'ies in most respects, bul 
differing principally in having longer flowers, up 
to2in, ivhich only open in bright sunlight, 

Rec| u iremcnts a re the same as for the species, 
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iJCLtHCJCACTUsPURlS FINDS (EiTgdm.) 

L, Benson 

The stems of this species a re more or less 
globose, gravifih'grLitm, aixi usually 1 2in in 
diameter with pnvninent tubuR'ulate ribs. 
An.H>k'SbearatHHit eight w'hite* brown dipped 
radial spines up to Uin long and four centrals 
ahimt lin limg. the lower hwkod and reddish, 
theunper whitish, and Initerals brownish-red. 
LJa\‘ ftoivering, in summer, the flmversare 
yellow, up to lin long. Needs suti; m^rmalcai'tus 
compost; minimum lempt'rature K^t at 
USA iLfhi/i. .Vciuiifrl. 



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scLEROCACasPUBlSPlNUS var. 
SPINOSIOR (Engdm,) Welsh 
Syii: ( Engel m.) 

WocKiruff & L- Benson 

Djrk f;rayish-j;reen stems, glotxwc [on'lindncjl, 
with ribs jLmost hiJden hy tlu' high tuLvircles. 
The ftrotile* haw Long spines, nine to eleven 
whitish mdtEils, and one lo hii^e browmish 
centrals ot'van'ing lengths from -’'/4-2in. 
Fkneering in suminfr, the reddish-violet Rowers 
are djumalcind about I litnlong.Retiuireiiients 
are Uie same as fnr I he s[>edeSr l/M 
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sci^ocactli 5SCHLESER[ Heil & Webh 
Svti: SiTtTiVjtTf fits var. A’/j/L'st'n [Hell 

& Welsh) R, May 

A green glohulfir plant, rarely ^itYsv’Uingj with 
stems l-2jn long and wide and lubereles 
long. I heiireolesl>ear .se\'en to nine brown* 

I tip ped whi tv radia I spines up to 1 in Long, one 
white upper cent rail ''jin in length, and lliree 
cu ried or htx>ked dark red centra Is -^ 4 - 2 in li>ng. 
Summer floivering, the rnagenUr Rowers 4 re 
diunvil, and up to lin long. Reijuires bright light; 
normal cactus com piwt; mtiiinium temperLiture 
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A globular species up to3ln high, abt>ui SViiin 
wide. It has 13 ribs and the nreoles bear eight to 
ten grayish-w'hilc radial .spines and four centrals, 
the upper one up to2in long, the lower hooked, 
to ] lAin^ and peripherals up to2Jn. Day 
flowering in su m me r. the Rowers a re yelk s w', 
about lin long and acriH»s. Reejuires gtHKl Light; 
enriched -com po.si; minimum temperature 5t>^'F- 
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SclerocactusTERRAE-CANYON AE Heil 

Dark gray! sh*gre<^n, stems from long, 

3 V 4 -- IViin wide ivith 1 1-15 ribs, sometimes 
spiraled, Theareoles are ^vwlly, Afiii bear live Ui 
thirteen radial spines, one central hooked spine 
up lo 5 V 4 ln long, nrie upper one up to2in, and 
two to four peripheral centra Is va rv'ing from 
^j-2*.6in in length, Dowers are pale yellosv and 
about 2in long and across. Thev' appear by day^ 
in summer. Needs sunj normal cactus Compost; 
minimum temperature USA (Uhiit, 
CoiotmUif iW'1'io.fi. 



^cLHftt)CAcnj£ WHIPPLE I (Ertg,elm, & 
Bi^dow) Br. & R. 

Syrr: Engelm. & 

Bigelow 




SCLEWXACTUS WHI PPLE I Var. HEIUI 

Caslelter^ fierce & Schwerin 

A globose to cylindrical species, fi-h Yjin high. 
4^hin in diameter, Ithasabuut 15 ribs. ■\^'ith 
hibereles set alxiui -''4in apart. The di^w ri ivj rd - 
poinlingareoles bear Iw^o tosi.x brotvn-iipped 
white spines up lo^ain long and eight to nine 
hmwnish Centrals. Day floivering in early 
summer, the rose-pi rtl^ flowers a re Im long, 2in 
across, Keeds sun; normal cactus compost; 
minimum temperature 5tV'F USA f,V^'^eMcA’r^.■[^J 





scLE^tocACii.'sWRlGHTlAE L, Bun&tin 
5yn: Benson) 

d. K. Arp 



A globose pla nt 2-5 n long, 2 5i n wk\ e ii'i 1 1 1 
about ntubeicnlatcribs, the tubercles a bout 
J.Ain long. Areoies hear eight lo ten white radial 
Spines up 10 '.Ain lung and fourlmiwtiish 
Centrals, in length, the knveriirieciu vfd 

and hot^ked. FIrvwers are about ’-'lin long and 
across, pale todeepkncnder, and jppearbv 
day, in summer. Needs go< kI light; normal 
CfU’tus compost; minimum temjHTaUire ^i"]- 
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SELENICEREUS 




SELtl.lLJC l\REV^ Jf M AYNA R A E ( 3ili> 
CuilL 

An fcntt’T^encnf hybnti ut 

iind tidtArnMif i3ri);in>il]y 

describt'd in [S47. IlhnscIttiinlL't'ringthrw- to 

stems up in IMi in Sen^th, =''iiiii thn;k. 
with Ivnwnish nnd jjlintist spini.*lws4irenEt's, 
rinwt.‘r:> jre diurTkll in iStinimier. stiKTUl 4 ii^ kins 
Tin iicross ivhen expanded, in shitdeisnf rnw 
p»i nk j nd j dtvpt-T red . uiien ninru nf n pn le vitile t 
red Ket^uia’SJipnsjtitiji in filtered niXFiTial 
cactuH (mmiTHDsl; niintirmm u,‘rripLT.ituren 9 "'F- 



&ELL^;lCliRtusGRAND!FLORUS fMilld 
Br. & R, 

S\Ti: Miller 

A vAruiible species with i rjiJinj^ or d i mb] erg slems 
up to E6f!t lung, V4- 1 in thick. It buis five to eight 
ribs jnd paEe-yelttwvish wcKilly oretik's tx'anng 
seven tu eleven yetk)w- spines which tiecivnie 
gray^ Flnvi^eringat night in summier. the hk^>ms 
are (Vagran I , ali^^ut Itl lung L^nd tiin aca^s, with 
bnjad r w' h it e petals and narrtwv, paieyeikns'ish" 
blown ar>d Spreading sepsiis* ficL|uires semi- 
shade j a rich fHinius com post; nainimum 
temperal«Te. 5 ^>'’F. IV^i/ /i'rifh'S. ,^'le.VJfO. 



f^cuFN K ERF HA L L E N SIS (Wei ngt . ) 
Weingi. 

Syn: Circus hiUcusiii WVingi. 

A pale-gaH‘ii etimbing spedes with Stents Up (0 
Ulll Eong, riin thick. Five t<> sis ribs and brown 
aretileson short pruiTLinenceSi ol ten spineless, or 
have two to six t nin . pi te^brow n spines up to 
t'jiin long. FragranI (lowers in summer. 
niKtumak up io il ft kmg. 1 1 in aCTiiss, ^vitb white 
or veHotvish- white jx^tals, and reddish i>r 
exiema I ty y elknvish'R'd se pi ts . kequife.s shade; 
an open acid comp JSt? minimum tempewture 
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SELtNicHHifL's H AM ATU5 (Schcldw.) 

Br. & R. 

Syn: Ccrctfs Itatimhts Schddw.; Si'/iviktrctrif 
rns/mfits (Lem. ) Marsh. 

A dark’green plan( with three- to five-angled 
stems up (o Oft lung, thick. Shurt spines 
grewv ln»m hi.niktx.'ttiit'ercles- I’Wgrant tUw^'crHiat 
night in Summer, tvilh white and yi^lknvlsh 
petals in three series and greenish-yetluw sepils 
i n iH'u series. Cli ve semi'.shade: j>unn] s add 
oompist; minimum tempuYalttw iW'*F Aterni 
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^itl^:^K;^:Rl^sHONDURENSIS(K. Sch.) 

liukR. 

Syt\; Cmut^ijOfHiuraiAis K, Sch* 

ith IrAllln^ 

nrdimbin^sU'mii thiirk. Ir has^seven tn lifrt 
linv ribs and nl dark wtHil wilh bmwn 

hairs and ii hi le bristles rhespuies are whitish, 
lenj;. Riiwers appear in sumnH-r, and an* 
niKtumal, aK>ul 9|n lo Tw HH'rtiiS5i, wiili 
cnL'ainV'ivhite petals ^in wkie and linear, 
yellovvish-Rieen, spreading sepals. Requires a 
pi>siticin in littered li^ht; n«:>rnrkil caelus compost; 
minimum lem^vratiiire ti-PT, Hmdstni^r 



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^ sa£NiCEREL-s I NN ESII Kimndch 

t 

A IrailinK species, stems up long. V;in 

thKk. It has six ribs amt wwlly arwIesHilh one 
or two thick a nd th ree to seven slender pa le 
hn>wn spint^, |i is unique wilhin Ihe GifiaLiTiii'as 
some plants bear only nwle flamers (IHt}, oihera 
only female fbeUiw iell), w'hiknwstirrie plants 
there are rK^nmtl fltwerstiiKiiveii Fknvering by 
day in summer, the bliximsan^ normally pinkish 
white and I kmgr wilh extended petals up 
to 2''>^ acn>ss. Ideal for hanging baskets. 
Ret|uirvsa ptrsitiim in liltercd light; normal 
cactus amipost; minimunl temperature WF. 

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stLLNK b«KUS M ACDON AL D] A E ( Hixuk . ) 
Br.&R. 

Syti: Ctwii,*; iht' EltK>k. 

A E mi ling a;a^d tlimbing sptdes. 

i1lc 'Slctn?* J re u tn h> i km r, '■ li n Th ick, a nd jf e 

gliKi^y giwrt, uftfTi sutfused purple, 'i'Kt'rt‘dre 
five to seven ribs ith bnnvn set on 

P n>niint‘nl lubercles with A few short spines. 

k>wurs. up lt> Ih 2in long, lOin jcross, appesiriil 
niftht insiimnu'r, ITic inner pci-iLs are i^hiteor 
pfilecrvnrrittnd the<iulerspf);nion!i wllowish or 
retidish Requires shade; iin aeid com|LHiiSE; 
minimum tempera tun.* L/rrryj'flJw, Ar^rcrrfijw?. 



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stLt.\JCER£L'sTESTUDO (Kanv.) F* Bu'tb, 
Syn: Dfnruelf) fty/rrdtt Kanv. 



!i£Lt\taiREi.'sWERCKLEI (Weber) Br. k R. 

Syni Cmvrs li'tTrWct Weber 



Remains better known as DnrJMtiir. It is an 
epiphytic diimberer, ihe stems Citm posed of 
joints up to K>in long, Vniryhng in shaped jnd 
three- toeiRhl-angted, isith aerial nxils holding 
fast to the host tree. The a reoles ha \e bristly 
Spines, R^rn’ers appear in summer, and are 
diurnal, abiiu I lOin long, hin aeniss- ^eith white 
petals and yellow ish-giwn^ widely spreading 
sepals. Ret]uires humid IhMnd semi-slKade* 
which are Gssentialj an open acid Compost; 
minintum temperature t>4'T. SniiffttYK Ale.ws iihi 
Ce/<widw. 



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An uncommon epiphytic species gnws'jngii-n 
trees and RKks- The more or lessct'Hndrical ,=iiein 
has about 12 verc shallow ribs, in length 

and about ^.'^in ihk’k and much branching; they 
are spineless. The white noivers, ntHiumal, in 
summer, areabtiut 4^hn lung and. across w-hen 
fuUv esipanded and have oblong ptMats and 
namw , gieenish-tehite sepals. Rex]ui res relative 
semi-shade and humidity: an acid compost; 
minimum lemperatiire Ceslrr Rri^r. 





SELtMCbRtL‘ 5 rTERANTHUS(Link&Ottol 

Br & K. 

Syn: Cm’iw E/iA’fftJti/rts Link 

A rvmarkxiWe plant w'iih longpurplish-grt*en, 
four- to six-angUJ stems "Vi- 1 VHn thick, hearing 
arLHTili.*s ivith whitish w^oo] and short, thick spines 
aboul ’ sin long. Flowers are ntvt umal, 
appearing in earty summer; (heyareabtuEt Ul 
longand little more across w'hen fully exp^mded. 
ITie white or pLile-cream petals a re set like a 
funmH and the sepals a rv very' slender and long, 
pale pu rple external ly, a n d rtSTU rving . Rix^uifes 
shade, an aad cl imps isl; minimum lemperrtttire 
f>l"F. iVlcjJor, CcEJJ'ftt/ A^Ja'rFcur, 








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SETirXH[NOPS[S 



SlCCOBACCATUS 




sfiiEiCHiNoreisMtllABlLlS (Spe^.) [5eliaas. 
S\-Ti: (Spt'g^ 

W. T. Marsh,; 



A$iiu|| a’llunvn.jr plant mlh eljirk Wuish-^reen 
slerns4-(>irL Hr (hick, rflrtfly branL'binj;. 

It hjsatHint 12 nb^ and mMilly nrwl'(?5 ivitli 
nint to fourteen ivhitish radial opines and ore 
browniHh central up in Lenf'iti. Flo^verinji; 
in summer, the flowers an? noeturnaJ and 
pn jJuced from the top of therilem. They aiv 
white and (rtarani, shaped like a funnel and. up 
to lonp, I - 1 ^in aomss. Needs a bnj;hl 
toCJ lion ; normal cactus com posi ;: mini m u m 
tempi^raiure 50”F. Ar;SiVJdf?jtf- 





SICCOWACCA-RTS 

r>OUCHOSPERMATlCUS(Bum. & 
Bred.) Braun & Esttive* 

; Syn : Austwcepiuiloccrcus doUchospenjmt kus 
Buin. & Bred. 




SICCOPACcatusESTEVESIT Biiiii. & Bred. 
Syri; Bvitn, & 

Bred. 

A talk colutnmr plant, raivty bianehinK. up to 
20ft hi^h, with green stems ftin thick. Tne taleral 
fephatium consists i>f creanW'White wiHilly hairs 
and red bristles. There 3^—42 ribs, and the 
brown or gray Lsh areoles ca rr%' a bou 1 1 1 radia I 
spines and four cent TliIs, all dark gray, and 
vaiT.-ingfrom lA-yjin tong. Flowersare JV>cfLirnjl 
in summer, 1 'Ain long and wide, and nirt-while. 
RtxjuiresbrLghf light; norma! cactus com pi>sl; 
minimum lemperature 54^ T f f . 





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A cylindrical, erect species. The stems are up to 
b'Afttalb 3 'Ain in dianieter, with a bfttwn bristly 
lateral cepba lium . There' a re 30 ribs wi t h ova! 
woolly a reotes bea ri ng y el lo\vi.sh spines 1 in 

in length. N'octuma! fltmers appear in summer, 
these a re whilisSi, pinkish e^jlfmally and 1 *.-^n 
long, lin across, the tube devoid of scales. Needs 
sun; normal cactus compost; minim um 
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STENOCERtUS 






st^kocereusBENECKEI (EliR'nb,) Backeb. 

Syn^ Li»fH4ij>iwtTi7is iiivitfAvr (Ehrt?nb.) 

Br & R. ; Her!fidnjcervii:f Iriurkei (Ehrenb. J 
Backeb. 

A a)l □ m rij r ptanl .ilLiini V 2 - lOl'l lo II, Stems 

aregrJylsh-^reen, mated with n while, puivden' 
hliHiinesjX'eUtly leewards 1 he lips, Kive tu nine 
ribi, Ftutfhed , it regular Intervak, ii^ which o^n? 
theareiilescrtirninj; five j^ray rad sal spines, t>ne 
central to 1 ton^. NtJCtumrflUiLnversrtrow 
fmm the upper jreoles in w inler; ivur)' while, 
hreivniiihejtlemLilly, and 1 '' 2 ^ 2 'cijn ksn^, Nwtis 
sun; a poftJUfi L-nricht-d citmj.io5t; minimum 
tempera tu re . A'lt'-vecu f Li 





siENt iiwEREi-'s ALAMO SENSI S (Cuuil , ) 

A. Gibson & I kimk 

Syn: Rirffjfs[dd(m«£t»rjtJSt^fi,';is(Ct>ult,) Br. &R,; 

Qrtvis iikwioiiei tiris Coul tn 

A buhh-like mlumnnr plant w'ilh j^'nii-ered: or 
slM|ii;f;Unf 5 i^leiTis fd.^-nil in lenj,^lh. En ils habitat 
il isiiS!S 4 n.iiited ivjih tall sc rub country. It has live 
to ei^;hl ribseniin'Jiii^a stem up lij3^ iin thick, 
The j neoles a ppear at h - 1 i n i n (ervMis, bearing 
abt>ul 12 whitish radial spines, ' ;—^in kni^, and 
osii' tci hmrcenirals up lo2in in tengih [ )av 
llowering 11 I Summer, the llcwver is tubiiLir 
becoming 1 11 nnel-slraped .1 with bnck-red, 
rvLurving petals and 2— linking, kecfuires 
slight shade; an oj.xm, lairly nch com|.x>sl; 
miniituim lem|:XTatiire 5(VT. A-k'.iiiLeiA/uri'hiJfi. 
StfPWJ'ffA 





sTtNtieEktus DUMORTl ERl (Scheidw. ) 
Buxb, 

Syn: L'Hwimximrs diJp/fE>r/fVr/(Scheiduf,) 
Br^ & Rj/sakkvm'iisdiftPtrJrbiTj (SclietLivv,) 
Baeki^b, 



SI lsuh: t:RL US ERUCA ( Bra ndegee) 

A. Gibson & Horak 

Svn: Mtu/jrteAA'ert'Wi! tTir<n (BrundegeeS 

Br, & R, 



[Vipuliirly knoivn as tiie Creeping this is a 
creeping, prostrate ptani r<Hiti rig along its lengtii 
w'ith oiilv l3ie tips ot the stems rising, ITie siems 
arej^ltlfl long, I thick w'lthalHiul 32 

ribs. ] hexiTtsileSiife set about ^-‘jin apart w itii 
around 2f) grayish radiai spline and one dagger- 
like ivhite central to i ' lin long, bright tlou'cring 
in spring, the lltHeersare paleyelJow^ 4 — i ' nil 
long and 1 1^-3 n bn ud , RL‘t]u j res t he su n niesL 

jxisilion },xissi li'le; ^'en' porous enriched cactus 
compost; mi nim um tern (.Vra tu re nt i'’*l’ . AfcMrci 1 
iBttfui. 




Columnar plants up tu4^tt hill, branching freely. 
The bJuish-green branchesare 2-3in thick and 
have five to nine ril"^i. A rentes Ix'ur nine to 
twenty radial spines a bout long, one to four 

cenlrais to tin, ail yelloivish ivhite. hknvers 2in 
long, white, bmivnLsh externally* appear at 
night i n spri ng. s luJ I su n with wamilh; 

normal CiKtus com piistr rninimurn temperaiua' 
5 ?^'F. jV-k'-cfi-tif f-hifjlfye (eQr.Vili'iiU. 



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STENOCEREUS 




sTt\( X. tRLUS GUM MOSU S ( HrainJogtft’)! 
A. Gtl>s<i]i & Horak 

Bn&R. 



&ttNOCER£US MARGIN ATUS (DC.) Buxb. 
Syn: murgifinta (DC.) 

Mckeb.: Pachifcereus tmrgimtus (DC.) 



BTh & R- 



LkishVj columnar pulant to 311 lall, bratichlnji" I'rom 
Kisc. Stems ^r<tybh-griit?n, thk’k- 

nine ribs with areolescit v kninlerv alSr 
Iwrini^clfthi to tvvcK'C radial spines to ^/:in ton^ 
and liHir to si.!^ <;t*iitrnls, E V’in in. lenj^ih. 
NtHTtimiHil llowens in e£irLv‘Sun^merr nitv -l^n^.'iin 
lonj; on a slender lube, and purplish red. Nti\is 
a bright sunny pnsilionj ealcaretuts, enriched 
porous composl; miruiniLini ienriperj[Luo55^’F. 
iVle.vjfu(Hir;j!iJ, 



Tall, Irec-like,. grayish-green plants eventually 
reaching lC>-23ft high, lo 1 ft tnick There a re five 
to seven ribs with aieoles seldose. The brownish 
spines arc thick, lo^n long, but stx>n falling; 
there are seven lo nine radialsand one central. 
Flowers are diurnal, growing in su mineral the 
tips of the fitenas, and are white,, reddish 
externally, and l^/^2in long. Retjuires full 
sunshine; normal cacius compost; mimmum 
temperatu re Alf XifO. 




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srhMXfcRKLsKERBERl (K. Sch.) 

A. Gib-'^m & Horak 

S\'n: Riithbimk kirlvniK. bch. } Br. 4 1 ^ 

CiTCJisArTfvriK. Sch. 

Hright'gn.'on bushy, coi Liinni.TrSped.es, 6 */:tl tall, 
branches 1 ^■'b-3in thick. F{>urcrenated ribs with 
bro^^■^ish a rettEeh carrying ID-K-j grayish mdml 
spines V.iin long, and one lo four centra I spines 
l-2ini long. rXiytime llmvers in summer, tkvp 
pink Aird 4-^ ’ kill king with a red scaly ovarh' and 
reddish scalv lulv- RL%.|Liires bright light; normal 
cactus compist; mininnim tenrjH^raiure 55"F. 





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STENOCEREDS 




5rL\cJLKRiiUsM ARTJNEZll (G. OrL) Btavo 
Svn: Ort. 

Aii-wk-j^iwn aiEiimndrpLmI up to lott MU i^ ith 
niiu' to lhvKvt>r iiu>rL' ribs bLVirin^ promitlfnt 
til rk rtnl tlish-broirt'n ■) tl'dIl's . Tht? h pines n rv J j rk 
brown, jlmwt bJjckx consist nt seven to 
eleven nJiaEs bnnVitn jnd three cenEraJs, 
the hiwer, Ehe lon^e^i, up to I in. riotveni4ni- 
whitish pink . Pmsiblvniftht llknverin>* 
in summer, rvi|ujrm^!i an npen sunnv jMsitidn; 
norma I t'^Wtus a im [.m »sl ; nun im tini leniperj E u re 
50 ”r. .V li' verii cSrUiTfii.ifl. 



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STtxcx-ERtLsTHUIlHERl (Eitgelnt.) B\mb. 
Syn: A'lfTrsJinf^ixvm^^ t/nrnfiiTr (Ens,elm. ) 
Backcb, 

Groyish-^retn coUjmnar plant n'ii-Ulfl hi^h, 
branching Imni l%ase. branches tiin aiTroSs, 
witli 12-17 prtsiin inent ribs and bniwn a rentes 
'/ 2 -Hin apart. Spines black , tuni tnj^ st‘ven 

to nine raJials i-jin Ion);, and one to 
cent rals -2i n in leiiftt h . E Imvers dm mal , i tt 
summer, about 3in lonj;, vvitii pink pt'UiEs and 
red !ie)'als, !s;et^ds brij^ht sunli);hE: norma] cactus 
CX^mpkiSt; rtunimum tempera 3tVlv 
<7t’inrs>, ,Vlc.Tji-*EtJHfirji Ci/i/i'nrfji J. 













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SHLSOCEREL^THURBER! fma CRISTATA 

Verv^txrcasionally a fsisdaled tan-like formation 
develops at the tips ot the stems crea tinman 
jmen,^sting feature atHJut 2 li in diameter Phis 
picture was taken in the lia(a California (Mexico). 









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stenochrllsTRELEASII (Br. &t R.) Backeb. 
Syrr Li’irmjnwm’nji irchi^it Br, i: R. 

A columnar, rather ueak-stemmed species, 
ini'jvor less erect and branchinj; lit'in the base, 
rhestemsaa' only i 1 ^- 3 ' sin thick iind have 
H- 2 t.l ribs, re^futarly notched, wilb^^'hitish 
areoles bearin^ei^i^i to ten small radial spines 
and one or (wo lorif^ervellcnvish-^’ray Centrals, 
riowenr, which Hire diurnab appt'arinp in 
sunmH'r. are I l-^- 2 in long and pinkish purple in 
color, Netixis ii>;ht; normat cactus cXimj»st; 
in ini mum temperature 53 "E, Alc.vai) fLSir.rriiirrJ'. 















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Min Kill I.US 

A bi-genonc lillt? pntivideii by KiMvIi'y in |yS(H’of 
nLilnrjE liybifidj^ bo[WLiL‘n ir/t'jrjiiVft’riS^ind 

Shown hort' tho fow' 

d f SO 1 von’tl . A [tJ tho peai litir lorf lu res ot bol h 
geneM <m.’ i leariv ubvitHiti. 5o far I lie pkmt 
roinainy iin'iiameJ. Ali'jfjo' 




STEPHANOCEREUS 




sitiniAS'OCfcftFiJs LEUCOSTELE (Giirko) 
IJorgor 



A mro, coULiTuii'ir planlr up to f iMi tall and 4in 
thick in its habilal. The bluish' stems have 
1 2—1 H ribs, branching; ironi vvel I liKwo the biisc. 
and I he areoiesaronbont tonj:; ivith white 

hairs and niboul 2d u'hitCr Liicrbrcrtvnish, radial 
spines, in len^lh. and one or two 

vellowishcejTtrals I - 1 i'i:in lofij;. Fltnvers an? 
borne in a dcnwiv wixilly and hairi' cephalium 
which is snbsen^ucnily ^'nnvn through, but the 
encirdi ng cephaSi um stil I pe rsists and is J ikel y to 
flower in ftillo wing seasons. Several while 
flovvefsare produced up to 3in long ivitii a 
yelk] wish, scaJy tube: these art* inixTuimal, 
appearing in summer, fhe grecm (ruils of 
Sk’/^^rj)t«L»o;'rt'us develop soon after flc-Jivering. 
TheseaftHivah and a^iui 2in kmg, and remain 
on the plant tor many weeks before nptming. 
Reiiuiresabrighl suhnv position; nomial cactus 
Ciiinipost; miniiTuini1,einpt'ralure5!ii''F. ilpnze/ 
fifcTjlFillJ', 



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5rti^>NiA CORYN E (Stilm-Dyck) I3r, ic R. 

A tree-like, columnar spedes l*>-2bfl tall, ihe 
trunk up to lit din I hick at the b.ise- iViems aie 
bluish green, 3' ?-4in in diameter, nUld have 
eight to nine ribs, The areoles cam' brownish- 
yellow spines which later turn gk^ssy black, 
Si'ven to nine radials up to lin long, and one 
central todl^in in length. Flinvers, uploftin 
long, an? notiunwl in su turner and consist t>i a 
long scaly lube tipped wilh white inner petals, 
glossy grt-ene>:lcrnally. Rw|u ire's gotni light and 
ivamith: normal cactuscompostj minimum 
lemperature 55'T, Hiftivm. 




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STROM KOCACTUS 



STROPHOCAtTUS 




5im3MHtKACtLsDISCiroRM(B(K. SchO 
Br. & \L 

Svn: Ei'hmiViKfit6dixifi>nnhK^ Sch, 

AgriU'TSih'j^iXH'nH gU>bu]arpLinl, 2-4-Vjin in 
liijimelcr, un3y v<fry r-urt^ly cffstfUing, U is slightly 
iTj [ [ened on thf lop wj t h a knv pK.' reisltnt wh ilQ 
sp'inesai ihe ci'ntt*r, Vh<’ 12-lH ribs are forrm^l 
into ri-il, dl^^it.■ly sfl rhotnbuiii tubt^mles which 
yrc ra i i n i he o.‘n(ur, ejch wi th a whi [ ish 

aretitf tx'^iiring tsile tn live 'ivhitish spiT’iCS 
long. A jiUmiULT, diurnal spt'cies, the flowers are 
whikuir yellowish and tiLnuit I l^in atriH>s. The 
mstaU’ hinn of SI ruf ilisci/cJrHiis is rarely 
enoiunlea'd, and ihis invariably pinwides hvo 
LTuwns. Careful wak-ringis require^t< and (he 
plant should lie kepi drt' in winkT. Needs lull 
sun^ ii n^inerpil compiost; rninimiim teiiipK-Tature 







sm)PHOCAtTi,!5 WITTIJ (K. Sch.) Br. k R. 



An extreme rarity; I his is a climbing epiiphyle 
with flattened stems 13-lhlt in length. l-3'/dn 
w ide, I hese have a prominent center vein from 
which aeri 4 tl rcKJts appear along ils length lo 
ensure persislent dlinbing. i he jret»les atv 
cUwely set along the finely ItHitlied nriiirgins. 
somelirnes w'ith fine brisile-like spines upi to 
long. TTie summer flowers are ntH.iumal, ivhite 
with pinkish outer wlals and up to lllEn Jong. 
|tji.>f.|ut[es semi-shade; rtorm«d cactuscompost; 
minimtim temperature Ttl'-'P, fJreifJ'fjVtiirtmiJs.k 




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SUBPILOCI-REUS 



SULCOREBUTIA 




i^UBPiuK KRKUbi REPAN PUS (U ) BjL'keb, 

A ailuninjr pIjnL olli-n its 

hiibitnit . to 33 J'lormurehiph. [1 lias 

many grayish kib!ufs1i-j4rL‘t,‘nbranthes,t*iit'h uy' 
En abnuNin in dianu’U'r, I hi?ri.' are ei^ht to 
EwdveribsatHuit iMkl tfie ^rayish’- 

ivtiiilv siri,!ti|es hiwe numerous fine, tvliitish 
bristle^Jikt' spim*?; anJ oiieor more cenEralii^etJ 
spines, lo 2 inin lengiti. Punnel-shnipeLi HtnverH, 
•Unions and ] ' : 2 in at'ioss, ivilli white inner 
|X‘lals.and ivreenish-whiletr |Sjk-piJikishouter 
Si'^ments, a mi are nturturnal, in summer. Needs 
hu n ;. normal eaei u s a nnpist ; in i ni mu m 
lem ptTalu re t>l' 'I ^ Cri'ftPrv r. 



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Synt SttfaTreFif /m (Card. ) Dona id 



The brow nish-j^rt'en steins a re more or less 
j;,[obu]Hf r, up to 2 --fiiri teideand t Viin l^i^h- The 
plant has about 20 rjbs, and iheareoEea are 
V]iv ^Ain lon^wi E b w 3 iicis 3 i wool, each ivith about 
12 bnstle-like, yelkueish jxtEinpie spines l iin 
long, Mid-sLimmer tltiwering, anddiumal, the 
novi'ersareusLLaliyyetloiiVraiHHU lin lot^gand 

acrctss. Needs a biighi position; nomialeaL’ins 

oompost; mini mum [emperalure 30"F, 



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i^ULCtiEtLisLT lA GLOMERISCTA (Cird . ) 
l?itttT 

Syn: Kef-UFfJFj jf/ojtkTESf/F? Card, 

A clustering plant formed ol many individual 
dull-green stems, each up toil'^in high and 
w^ide, with about 20 spiraling ribs, The brtn^'ii or 
ivhite-l'eltedareotesareabout ^.■uiin tong, nind 
I heft' a re nu merousyelkivvish or browmish- 
yeltow'spim!^* radiaiingin series, -Vj-Tin long. EL 
is sLi miner flowering, and Jiurnai, with pale to 
deep, almost orange-yellow floivers, about lin 
long, ^lin wide. Reijuires bright light, nomuil 
cactus com ptisE: minimum temperature ^)"F, 
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Genera Ilya cluslering sps'des wi t h gray is h - 
green stems about lin high, 1 ’Ain lliiek, aruf 
alv>ul 13 spirally arranged ribs. Theareok'S are 
iilxiut V^n long with brown or whitish wool and 
bear 2 t)- 3 (]'W'hiie lo pale-brown radial spines 
from lAin to nearly ■iin in lengih. Floweniigby 
day in mid-summer, the tlowersare magenia, 
aLx>ut 3 in long and wide. Requires bright light; 
normal cactus com post, minimum lem ^?era tune 
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5 Ui.C 0 Ri:UdTu\ CRISP ATA Rausch 



SL LLt JKLIH.TI A CLOM E R I SP I N A (C a rul ■ ) 

Bidn. & Donaki 

Syn: Gird , 

Sliglitly globular [ilaj’iEs witln a tendency to 
group. The dark gray-grec-n stems Hire 'Mrl high, 
lin wide, with aUnii 2t3 spiraling ribs. .Arcnik's 
areatx.iut '/min longwilh whitisfi wool, and thi're 
are HJ-ld bniwmsh radial spines tmm 2-4in rir 
more, with occasionally i me or more centra I 
which is similar, 'Hie tiowersare a deep redi,lisli 
purple, about 1 in Jong. Vrui witle, iiml appear bv 
tLn' in summer. kec|iiitvsbrigh! liglii; norniLil 
cactus compirst r m i nimu m te mperatu re 3ii' T 
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isfrx’fiRi HLTiA KRAHNJI ICiiiiich 



A sUrtv-j;imvinn. iluJJ-|;rwn ckistL'ri5i^S|.\»des 
wi\h tl.nii’n(,^3, up tn 2in 

2' . 3' 4inivi(.k' It ttiis3t>on:in'rL'^pir.i]in};ribs 
and • iinkjiig, witli 

2(1-24 ivhiti? Ui bnji^myh raduil spini's '-lin kuif^ 
,1(1^1 [ li n.H.‘ tis sown d j rk-krtuon tvnlfni Is aUi ml 
I'zin ] Ko rtinvorsarv volkm , illmul lift 
aiLTws, ap}K'ann.);byd.iyj insiimmor., Rotiiiirvs 
hrijj;lTt sun: nnrmal wcluscumposli minimum 
lompora ! u rt* "Jji (SiJffUi C niz i. 








SLi.cojtEB.tTiA MENESESU (Card.) Biiin. 
& rXmald 



A da rk f^niyrah'grtvn <1 u m p4orm ing 
EachgltibuLir stom is jK>ui 6 ^-^n high, 2-2ksjn 
thick, >vitbjLxiut I4-I8sniralingribs, 1 hoivhito^ 
u'txi^] ly am’tlos qin? ahtmi Vai n It tng and benr 10- 1 5 

brou’n-tippt'd whliish mdiiil spines fn^in ’A- 1 in 
unni^re king, Fknvvrsaro diurnal ap^H,-anng in 
sumnuT; (hey are ptik' tn bright yollo^v, I k^in 
lung and I ' iin in dia meter, Roc)iiirtfs brighi light, 
normjlcacUiscnmpiHil; ininimtim tenipemturo 
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sL’LCOHi WLTiA LANGEI^IJ Falkeii. & 

Nlhi matin 

A ilirk n.>vkii^h-gFvt‘n, glnlHJMr, stTliktO' 
only ram di3 storing, ' i lin in diameter it has 
aliout III tnlx^rcul.ilerilTSiind p,ilo-t>rtiis'nish 
att-Tilos LxMr2] -2^ bristly^ mostlv brii.Lvnish' 
while ix'ctinatespmes up it> '^'(uin king. Hiiy 
tlowfiingin summer, the ikiwers-m- bright 
volkuv XtH'ds bnghi light; ntirmal cactus 
ctvmpnsl; minimum !ernpL‘rature^r'['_ JkCpf'iiJ 
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sout)RfciiLTJAPAMPAGRAM3ENSIS 

Rausch 

A grayish -green, mnreor ]t*ss s^ilit.ir\' specBos, 

] dll high i,3in wide, ivith 3 it-2b spiraling ribs. 
The while wi jolly areoJes, up t^> *.■ lin ksng, be%ir 
lfs-25 ^ute'brownlsh nryellowish mdial spines 
kmgand line, MniieUniON thme to tour, 
brtiwn'lipped yelkwvtsh centrals to - iin in 
length. I'liiiwersiippeiir in suniilKT, and are 
diuiTuikpirfile or magenta, llieyam I 'Ain krng, 
JVjin in diameter. Requires bright light; nornial 
cjcl us com pttsi ; mini m u m tetn pi.‘r.it u re fkV'r . 
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SUlJTOBEBLTiA RAUSCH 1 1 Frank 

A dustfriiiR pliini uomptfsed of snial] bljcklfsh- 
or purplj-sli-j^roen stems iibtml -^in hij^h^ 
tin in di.i meter with Up to 1& spimlinj^ ritts. llic 
arooJesjreLnlmosUxiin:', alxmi I'ijiin long with 
1 1-12 minute djrk nr yellovvish radial spines 
aboul 'A(.in in Set-igHT, mrely one nr two L-enlr.ils. 
Djy ifloivering in early to [nki-summer, llte 
flowers a re miigentii pinkorpLirple, tin longti:rii:;l 
across. Keetls j bright sunny pt>silionj nomiiil 
cactus comp jstj minimum temj^er+iUitv 3fl"lk 
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One ot many forms ot this ptvpular sj.x.-cies. ti is a 
grouping plant with blnish-green stems !Vt-:dri 
high, 3in wide ^vith 16 to ptvsHiblv 2H ribs 
arranged .spirally. The wJiite tviHilly artsiles are 
about '--nin long, ''iiin wide- xind bear 3l>-klor 
more fi ne whi te ratlia I spi m*s '• M ti to Vjdn in 
length, and eight to twelve dark glossy br-iTW'n 
a^nlrals up to aUiul 1 .an Jimg. Flow^ering tn dniv 
in mid'Summer, the flowers area glo-ssy purplish 
pink, aL'iout I in long, V 4 - 1 in m dian^eter. Needs 
brigh t tight; norma I cactos Com pi isl ; jnin im u m 
tempc'ratuft.'SO'Tn Ikjh'oin 



sukorhbltiaTIRAQUENSES (Card,) 
Rittorvar. BICOLORFSPINA Knis^A’ 




SliLLtJRi; BLTIA T J R AQU ENS I S V3r. 
SFINOSrORRiUor 

A Solitary, then i kistenilg plant with dark-grtvn 
stems about 2 V:lri higii .ind thick arut atnuit 21 
spiraling ribs, rhe areikt^s li.we ivhtlish w'lmJ and 
areatx>ul Nn long. They lvaral>i>lit 2fi-.'^liiir 
mon.- vdlov>'islv white iir brownish nidinl spinas 
about ‘ lin long, and. il\»ut lU'- 12 dark-brow ni^ih 
centr.ils to t:ln in length. Day flowering in mid' 
summer., tlie red tlowersare proliiic; iher ,wv 
abi>ul I in long ajid wide. sun, normal 

cactus compost, miniimim temperature stl'T 
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lAdSCAFUNALISEJr.&R. 

A \a\\ spydes, ti\y tu dhou! hifih iti tis h.ibit.it, 
Tlic brigli i );refn stems j re ndi ritr-i J . ij n 

chiL’k. jnd frequently VVhen yi’HiTi); 

(hex' hotvsm.ill, quii:kly dtsd Jutrus leaves. I he 
iireok'iii qvrc brnwiiish white pkKrhuis, but riii' 
spines. FimersrtrentK'turfiiih in summer, beme 
i>n the upper ptul ul the stems. I hey iiie pdlu 
^piven, ihefLHv pelaLs reniL*\t.Ki jnd mlloti iwiek 
Agninst the long flora Uube, in all 3-3Mjin longr 
Rw] Hires slight shjde; nnnnLil cacUiscompnslj: 
miniTnum temper+ituiv 6raztf iBijhhii. 




tephrcx:acil'! 5. ALEXANDER! {Br & R.) 
Btiekeb* 

Syii: Opj/jjfwi Bt, & li. 

Adump-formingspedes ivith gr^dsh-green, 
globose joints V^l in thick . The am>k^ uin.‘ veiy 
sinjUandl ckwoEy arranged on prominently 
rnised Wnsrls. Spines area dark grayish brown, 
up to about 1 *iin in length, and llesibfe . It is day 
fliwering in sumincr with pale, pinkish-iYhite 
Hirn'ers aKiut ll-ain acrus-s. Kesfuiresa sunny 
position; sllghity calcareous wjnp.'ist; minimum 
temperalure stf^F . Arjjr«h?Jrt fLi Rk^ftfl 




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U'hileii^ certain feattm^s it is similar tii T 
f'wHfjfrN:, the grayish to rt\i Jislvgn,t‘n stems arc 
tlattened and hav'e regularlvatTangt^l |.>ale' 
bnnvi n sh arwles and mi nu te w h ile git n’hid s but 
no spines Hi sw i-rS An.‘ lUK’t urnal i n sii m mcT, 
jnN'ariably produced trotn near t lie lips of the 
sleniSr and aa' pale gaa^nish w’hite, o' no or 
nu la^ 'll mg , NitsIs a la irl y bright posi tion : norma I 
cactusoompistrniininuim temperature a^T 
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itritfitx ACFL^ ARTICULATUS f Rfeiff.) 

Backfb. 

A grayish-gaN;‘n, gnuiping plant, the joints moa- 
orlesscyEindricat in shapl;^ and ahiut 3in king. 
Small arcH^Ees hnive very short banvn gkK’hids 
and nil spines except det‘p redklish-bmmi, aivF 
shaped ones which appear al the tips of the joints 
bulSK.'H,rn fall, I'he tlnwefs, which appcsir by day 
in summer, atv ivhiteor pale pinkisli, l-I '^in 
atross. Needs a sunny position; normal CntCluS 
compost; minimum temperature 54l"F. 
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ACi US A RTICU L ATU S ( Pfoi ff . ) 
var IIVERMIS fSpL^.)Bdckeb. 

Syrt: 

shvliiliiitriftis- (Berg.) Backcb. 

This Vflriehr' thkk, cylindrical, ^rccn or 
briawni&h-gTwnsicnifi^^irT.Inni;. lin [hick, with 
luherde-like pnunincTlCtrh tipped wi|h a while - 
areole, but spineless. J he j^lwchidsarctiiiriulCe 
and p 4 ilo brownish. Fknveringin summer, il is 
diurnal, wilh jMlc pinkish- while Howers about 
2in across, Ret[uires sun; slij5hi]y calcaret>Lis 
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TimtRtx AcriJS ARTICULATUS (Pfeiff 1 
var. OLiCACANTHA (Sp?g.) Backeb. 

A loW'^Ti>winj;, clumpmj^ species ^vith dull 
bluish- nr j'rayish’jiTfL'en joints, J^Jt■^lHlse in shape, 
and up U>2in. long. 1 '/lin wide. Small brownisK 
anvle?* btMrone or twti tlat gravisli-whiiisii 
spines, 2i^-3!/iin in length, w fitdi nm^twistenl 
■ind flexible. The pale pinkish- white IkHvers, 
about I in lung, appear by- day in mid-summer. 
Recjuires a sunny posiUtin; normal cactus 
aim|.x>st; miniinunt teinperatun,*5lT1-. ArniCJrffNfT 
{Sifititmi. 



TtJl iRtX' ACTUS A RTICULATUS var. 
SYRINGACANTTHUS tPfdff ) B^ickeb. 

A li>w -gnawing variety with shori, jitintixl sienis 
up U>2in thick, and almost round, ihepointssut 
one on another. The aiwlt«> are brge with brown 
gU>chidsand t!Hnei>rtwn Liirtv stilt, grayish -w'hite 
i>r j,sile'brca.vntsh ilatiened spines 2-4in ti>ng, 
'/win brcMd, Summer tlowering, and diuin.iE, llu’- 
Towers are while to pink, and about -lin 
in diameter. Kecjuires lull sun; slightly calciiriiuis 
cactus compost; minimum temperalure SlT'r, 
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itmKtK ACTL 5 D ACTYLIFE RUS ( Vau p„ ) 
liackvb. 

Cwyb*h-f«ruun bU-ms-ilHuil 3in lun]i; .ind up to 
1 ' ^in UiLck, form In nrs^sdl clusiers. Tlie 
\'dk>\vtsh-whiitMret)leHa w minuit‘< with 
numuiXTUS ji;|L,>chiidw iind imy nr two yt'Huwish' 
brnwn spint^, J I fiictit’in of iin inch lonj^ iH ilu* 
mosE. Fiowyrs Aiv yvlkHvIshnsran^i?, 
lonfi, iind iiiv diumal. flowffinj; in summur. 
Rttniirt*s vtry s]if;hi shrtdtf; ntJrmis I cactus 
(M>iiip<jhl; niinimiim (fmpfriiti,iiv4?"F. Strjd/rcnj 
Pvru. 





ti-PHRt.KAat'sGEOMETRICUS (Casi.) 

IBackebn 

Aprjyish-^nwn pLinE to aK>u! 6tn talk The jojni? 
arc almost founded^ lo I '/^in k>ngand thick, and 
the hioviiTiish ■m-ttlcs have min ule briftl ly 
^Inchidsand (hrvc to fiw ^vhitLsh or brown 
spinesitfroni in IcEtjitth, ihese sixm falling. 

Flowers are white, about lin km^;, and appear by 
day in mid 'Summer Meeds sun; nortnal cactus 
comixwl; minimum temperature 
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TEPEtntx:Atu?s C LO ME ITATUS ( Ha tv. } 
Backeb. 

A most variable species; ihe one featured would 
appear kt h4i vecscapid adeL|tiaie JescriplionK A 
dumping plants wiin dulbgrecntsh foints abetut 
lin long, ^i^'^'in thick- Theareolcs arc small and 
yellowish-felted with \'cllo wish gkxhids. 'TlieTe 
am usually that- grayish- white spineii to each 
areole, abirut ^.un long, rtowersare unkru>wn, 
but arc obviously summer ikHveringn and 
diurtviE. Requinka sunny piisitioni normal 
cactus com post; minimum lempenlttut' 
f.SaiTJ /iifrid. 




TtntKOC ACivs nl M O RPH US (Fojnite r) 
Backcb, 

l~he plant is usually up to a bout Bin high, with 
stems atrnpi wed of smalkn al, bright green 
joints up to lin longand thkk. A rentes are white' 
I'e] tet! with brigh t y el low gltsch ids a nd a 1 1 he 
miwl si> to eight , more iisiiiiS] V t bree to l our, 
ptile-brmvnish spines, vaiy ing in sba.- fniin up to 
■lin or more, h is summer (kwvcring^ and 
diiu ma I , w i I h brigh t y ellov^’ tUnvers u p to 2in 
4 cri>ss w hen fully open. KevEuires brighl light; 
normal cactus aimptisl; mi nimum temperal UrC 
4^"V 4iytiihi7ti Pi'rti {Pumjxtl 



TEmRtv ACTUS M O L I N E N SI S Speg. 

Syn: Q^uififiir iiio/ipu'j'ises Speg. 

Closely allied to T. dstuimuila, it is a ctishion- 
kiTTOitig species w'itli ihe grayish -green joiilts 
densclv entw-deti logelher. The stems or joints 
dru' 1"1 */iin kmgr in thick. Spineless, they 
are tubemilate and have are^ilos Ivaring tuftsot 
gravlsh gtiKhids. The flinvers, day Hoovering, in 
summer, am n-d, and atniut I i.-^in in diameter. 
Needs veiy' slight shade; normal cactus amipost; 
minimum temj^Hfrature ArjjivrfrpJe fA’It’ffiiais, 
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TEPURCKTACIUS RAUHH BsL'Iceb. 

Syii: Opuutk fkK:cos^ vat. mw/ziVlSackeb. 

Ilic stems ot ihbsptfOL'H are lively green but 
covered in dense wtKil. They arv up to hJin Iting, 
3'/4 (ii thicks often generally smalkTin 
Cultivation, ivith minute areoles and one wHotv- 
tipped white spine to long and niiTneroUh 
curly white wot Ntly hairs. The flowers are 
yellowish, alx>ul 1 l^iinHicross, and appear by 
day,, in summer. RequireSiuri:; sUghity 
calcareous cacl LIS ainipust; minimum 
lemfH.'-ratiire PltTt(. 





TtpuRCKACtt^VSTEBERI (Spdjg.) Riickeb. 

A clump-lormmg spedes with dusters up to hin 
C>rmt.>rehigh„ Itlhrijad. Thedark grtvO|oinl^ 
are up to2'<^in long, V4in thick, with dr»selvsel 
an.Hiles each bea ri ng live to seven bn. hw n to 
reddish-brown spines atKns 1 2ln in lengtli and 
mi>re or less u p wa rd pain ti ng, Su in mer 
flu wed ng, and diurnal, the flowers a rt‘ yellow, 
atnud V-iin long. N'eeds bright light, which is 
essenlial; nti final fact us cojopistj minimum 
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telthrocactlisRUSSELLII (Br. &R.|f 
Backeb. 

,A clu mplormi ng species wj t h dti il-gn'cn j sh 
stems Vj-H'^n long. Theareolesare pilte yellow 
with fairly long gkrdiids to '.'inin in lengthy and 
there are two to siJi while oryellotvish spines 
Vj-l in king, FEow^-r details arc unknowriH 
Requires bright sunUghk normal cactus 
compost; minimum temperature 5 U“F. 
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THELcx: ACTUS BICOLOR (GnlttJtricx PfeifL) 
Br. & R. 

Syn: Wrofor (G^Ei^titri ex Pfeilff. ) 

N. P. 

A bluish -pretfn sptrcies, globular locv'lindm’ til in 
sh3p« and up (o4sn in dulimHi^r. H hast'ighi 
iKirttcn s.iraiglit or slightly spirak'd rilw 
areoleslwanngifjghl lothirtwn neddi^h^ radial 
^pi^es up to lin Eung, and km r slightly Hat red 
centrals, iV'^in. IdowersarediurnLTL in summer, 
up ttil^-'iin lung and atTO&s, and a dark viiitei 
red. ReL]uiresa hrighl Hunny pi.r;liu>n; normal 
cactus comptjsli minimum temfH.Tature5tl'’'i\ 
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nituxACTU&BlCOLOR var. TRICOLOR 
K Sch. 

Possibly only a color form ot the species. ITie 
stems are donse^ly spiny, with red, deep-i>range, 
or red and lA'hste spino.s. Flowers alstuiif ter in 
ailor; these are deep feddlsh or more rarely 
^vhile, and ah>ut 2^’-i:in in diameter. 
Requiremenls are the itame as for (he species, 
M'flrIlifTrFAIem'ii. 



thelocactusCONOTHELE (Regd k 
KJt'tn) F+ Knath 

Svh: Edt/pTcx’rtf JtLs t:oiio{hchi>$ Rcj2;t'l & KEein 

Hie gra yish-green slums are moiuor less 
globular lo short alindnicaL 4in high, ki Jin m 
diameter. There are 1l)-l 2 slightly spiratlv 
arranged tubereulate ribs, and l4-lh Tvhi to radial 
spines lo^ntn long with hvo lo luur cMle* 
hroivnishcentral.s Vnn in length. Dae 
tloivering i n su miner, the iltnvers a re a rich 
purple, il-iin acn^ss. Kot]uires lull sun; normal 
cactus Cum peril ; miniin um lem^vraiLire 
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ARGENTEUS Glass k Fostt-r 

A pale-green, sub-globoSe plant up to 3 Van 
high, 5in thick, u ith prominent tuwrdes 
obscu It'd by si Every' 'leh i le spi nes ; t h t‘rc‘ .1 re aKiu I 
2l.)radiaEsT^lin king, and ton rcreaim'- white 
centrals to 2in in length. The MtAversare a 
pinkish pu rpEe, 1 k v- 1 t^;in across, .1 nd a ppear bv 
da V in su m mer. Riy|u Ire nten Is are I he s»ime as 
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miil t X, ACTUS CON OTHE LE vju 
AURANTtACUS Glass & Fiister 

Si-miLir in miTsi riispects tt.i thi? sj.iecit.‘s, this 
variety is 4iti hi^Ju -1 'Ain wiilc, pnd pjJi.'^re%‘n 
ivith rihti dividfd inhT pjK.iiiiirn.*n( tuwrdtSr 
Tilt’ rtf rv 1 7-23 ye! U i wish-\\' hile niti \a\ spintfs 
'/i— Vjin jnd tnur j^^rayish-bnjwn centrjis 

-34-ZAtn in length. Fkuvers^ diLirruil, and 
summer hldiXiimgr^mTirij;* he ydliH%', alxni! 

I Ain lung. Ket^uireitLentsnne the same as lurthe 
species. LtwrJ. 






Ti lELot'ACi u& H ASTI EE R ( VVerd . & licitxi . ) 

F. Kniilh 

Svn: FeriTc'4t'^ns^t(fs!'tft'r fWerd. & Bck’d j 
tvj. P. lay lur 

A ps le grayish -grevn giubn lar . mtI ilar>-^ spiiT.'jt%^ 
only rarely uft'seECing. 4 -ftin high. 2 A - 3 . jin 
thick, [lhas Ift-itJliibercitkiU fihsand while 
wwllvareoles when ynung, Hie spines are 
whilei 2tJ-25 rad tab tu ^bin {[.nig and Idureentrala 
tu lin in lengtlv Siimnier finwering, and diurnal, 
the llovvers are pirtkisli wslli a viulel-pinklsh 
center to the pt'M Is, lieiptires full sun; nttrinal 
cactus compost with a 1 idle time added; 
tnirtimum lemperature5<rT, ,'V|iTJe 




iKFi,tx.AcrL;5CONOTJ lELE vat. 

M AC130 W E L L 1 1 f R l‘Lmj l ex Q Lieh [) G la 
&L Fo.^ler 

Syn; Echmtvmist Hi; wrtTfdiJtcY’’//ti ^ Rubti t) 

Br. & R,; NcffikmUa (Kebvil) 

H. E. Moon? 

Dull-gnetm glii'hulflr plants 4--5in in diameier, 

, wi t h a bou 1 30 ribs . Rad ia E spines nii nuber I iV-27, 
and are w hile, to ] in i n length; 1 here a re th fee 1 o 
j’our yelUwvish. tlattened centrals, 1-2 '•■■an iongr 
Thedeep-pii^k (’lowers a re day llovveiing in 
summcTj^ and are I A-2in k>ng. Re£.|uiremenls 
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TI tcLcx ACTLS FLA VI Dl SPI NUS Backeb. 
Sv'n; FenfCiidti^ bicoiov va r. f^tn 'sdi^iptmi^ 
(^ickeb.) N. P. Tflvlor 

Rat her si mi Ear to T ftaWer . tills plan! is a dark 
biYH^'nisli green ivith atnuit !i 13 ribs. There are 
12-2(1 pale lo darker bri>w ri spines, indLidirigone 
cenlml, up to 1 '^in king, Summer tlowering, 
and diumaL the flower; are purjilish red. and 
aK>u 1 2in 9 n dianie! er. N eeds sun ; norm,! 1 Cactus 
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TI[EL(X ACTU5 HASTIFER 



I H tu KTACi US HETERtXTE 1 ROM U S 

fWijU'r) vm Ooslfii 

Syn: Ftmirif/wi’ ( Wtil?er) 

N, P. EdF/prdJCfltVi/s /Ft'j'tTfic/jrtJFTPiL^ 

Wtiber 



A w?]iii-^li:>buJjr, iioljUir>' ^lauccus->;iwn sipwius 
up t(i jtxiut !rn in tiiamtflt?r svilh eij^ht tn ninv 
lulv'rv'uLiic ribs J hL'j^pinL'ft a tl> brow nish wAh 
reddisih aiidi vt‘lki^vjsh markings; llii^re arv scvt-n 
lo ten radiiil j ^4- 1 in lung and one lo t hret' 
centrals to I ' ain in length, Flmvers, pile violet 
with .1 deeper tli rnal and u p to 2 '.'tij n long, a pptM r 
|>\' d.iv u pte^ SM mslvi ne; no fma t caclu s 

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(Lem,)8r. &R, 



A bluish' tt) gravis h -green morviJr less globular 
plant, raaiv offsetting, about hin thick. The Y2- 
13 ribs are divTdei.1 intosi>i-sided tnlXTClesand 
there are six to nine yellowish radial spines up to 
tong and one centra] ^ which is often absent, 
to 1 in ► Flowers. an? pinkish with a prominent 
cieamywvhlte center, and 2 '.'irm long; these 
appear by day, in summer. Kei|uireSsun; nomval 
cactus compost; minimum lemf>erature 
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FOSSUL ATUS (Scheidw,) Biickeb, 

Syn: TJiiVdcrtcftts ftjssirftif irs Br, & R.; 
7l)d«<Jt'^tiSfiC-Yricif^najtF?ionLS Var, (fetvptcws 
Berger 

ttie dark grayish-green or bluish-green stems 
art abv^ut fein thick, w it h brown or yellowish 
radial spines 1-1 ^iiin long and oneoeniral I 
in length. Flowering in summer, bydav, the 
flow ers are almost white witli faint, pale- pink 
suffusions, and are alx>ul l^^iin across. 

Repu irements a re the same as for the species. 
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THELOCACTUS LE UC AC ANTH US fZucc.) 
Br. & R. 

Syn:fiTPCftdns leucncanthus iZv.cc . ) 
isi. P. Tciykir 



A short cylindrical plant up to 6in high. 3*jjinin 
dia meter, taler I'ffselting. The pale green stems 
are di\ided into eight k> thirteen ribs consisting 
of conical tubenrles about * :inhigh. I here are 
seven to IwenH' vellowish to grayish radial 
Spines up K> lin king and r>ne central. Etay 
flowering in summer, flowers are a pale Uideep 
yellow^ I l'!;-2in long. Retfuires a sunny location; 
slightly calCiireouscactuscompoftl; minimum 
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THELCXTALTLS LEUCACANTHUS var» 

SCHMOLinVVcrd 

Syn: VVerd. 

A smflJJt'r, ji;tiibuLTr pLnnt which b 

^roup formirvi;. It luis .iln^ui ] 2 iubercted ribs Lind 
man\\i^ravish'U'htlt‘ spiti^s; sb or mure mdiLil^L 
Liflen une central, <lll tti I’lm^'ers 

cure cl deep vitflel red, atx’mt I '■'Sin k>ni;;. 
Requirements are the same as tnr the species. 
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rHFUX 7 Ac.TL^R[NCONENS[S(PosL) 

Br. & R . 

A snlitan- plant, gmy-green or bluish-green And 
□bnut 4Vjin in -diameler, high. H hfts 

wliite w'cxjt in thccn>wn and usoaIIv 13 hbs 
divided into conical compressed lubc'rcles with 
tliree to four gravish -brown or brownish -black 
spines up to ^Mn long. An c,irir summer, day 
flowering .species, the flowers while with tinges 
of rose pink and about 1 '.'iiin long. Rec|iiires sun; 
a calcareous cactu s mmposl; min imum 
lemperaUiie 5[i’'F- McjjL'cfffv'iJdOjUvJtl. 




THELOCACTL'5 R J NCONEN SIS van 
NmULANS(Qiielil) Glass crosier 
Synt Vtt'iocactms nuikktm (Quell I ) Br. & R, 

Tbeslem.s, loSinin diameter, are general I V 
solifarv'with up hTltl ribs and large (ubHjrtteS to 
^iin high. There are five lo eleven radial spines, 
usually itmut lAin long, occasionally up to i in in 
length, and generally four centra I spines to 2 'iin 
long; these a re brown Lsh becoming gray. Day 
flowering in summer the flowers are whitish 
witha pinkish midsi ripe, and l*/iinlong, l lAln 
across. Keeds very' bright lighl; calcareous cactus 
compost; minimum tempera tun? 5Cb'F .Movroi 
fScruffruTii) CKF/Hirfaf. 






TKEiOCAcn;& U I N CO N ENSl S va r 
PHYM ATOTHELE (Pos.) Ghiss Foster 
Syn: VtdtKtidits PoSl 

Mosllva soliiarv' plant, it is3‘r;-i>in in diameter 
with a compressed top, giayish'green in color. It 
has 13 ribs divided inio very' prominent fingled 
lu berdes, each u p to a bou t "/;in high , Tlie re are 
one to three ven' short spines, which may be 
abseni; ivhere present they are usually '/(uin, 
rarely u p to -^4-1 i n i n length . Flowers are ■ivhi te 
w'ith a pinkish midslfipe> alumt 1 (^in in 
diameter, and appear hy^ day in summer, 

Kequ ire ments a re the SAme a s for the species • 

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THEUXACTLsTULENS[Svar. BUECKll 

(Klein) E. F. AndcrsiMi 

Syn: TkVtiflCiTir'h Klein ) Br, & R. 

Sometirrieti spelt Ihif bn^vnlsh-j^reen. 

items An? niaslly soliUiry, Jeprtivtied gitsbosc in 
shtipe, and 6-7in in dia meter. Ribs lire divided 
intodifvtinet^ pi^inEed, jn^i’LLliir tu henries up li> I in 
ivjdeiH tlieliAse. Spines, iTranj^ey btroivn 
betiiminj; gmyish, consist of seven to ten radijLs 
1 i n or mt»re long Lind one or t^^'t) ten t raU to 
2Vjin in length. The dArk purplish' red tloi.\'ers. 
up to 2in lonp, jnd wHde, An? JiumAL iiii summen 
Requirements An? tbe same as lor the species, 
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mfcLDCAcrus SCHWA RZll Baekeb, 

Svn: r/k’ftJtVfdtr^ van A’fiuinrzji 

(Stutrly) Kladiwa 

B1 II ish -preen ^lobulAr pl<in (s ti p lo About 2 ■* -^in 
hi^h, 2'-'^in in diA meter with a bout 13 ribs, The 
AreolesArew'htlish, bcAnnj^ J3-J4 reddish, 
yel tow Ish- tippl'd rod ial spines lO'Vdn lonj^j but 
ho centrals. Dav tlowcrinp in summer, the 
llowersiire piile reddish purpte, and up to 3 '/i in 
in diameter. Requires sun; normAlcACtuS 
ci,>m^Hkst; mlnirnum lenipemture 5lV'F. ,V!e.v/ce 



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TittLtXAcrusTULENSIS(Pos.) Br. & R. 
Syn: T/ie/tWir/i/s vat, 

nt>m mid. 



The stems Are dark j^rayish jijreen, ^lobiildr, And 
4 Vit- lOin hij^h. It has eij^ht to thirteen ribs 
divided into close-set. conical tubercles up to 
ydn hish. There are six lo eislit whitish radial 
spines, ^ b-^iin long; cenlmls, tvhere present, 
are up to I in in length. Flowering in daytime, in 
summer, the flowers a re about lin long, and are 
pinkish tell It ,1 reddish niidstrlpt:, nrutre rarely 
yellmvish (as shown). Ret]ULiressun;ni)rmal 
CAClus compost; minimum lern^KTature 5(bT^ 
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lUELtXACTUSTULENSiS vac, M ATUUAE 
[Santhest'Mtiorada^ Lau) E. F. Ander! 3 oii 
Syn: wHifttdrrcSantrhez- 

Mejorada Sc Lau 

The plant has glaucou.s-green siems 4y^-^'■■y n in 
dia meter tvilh long, promiiU'nt ttibcn’]es^4-lin 
long. Spines A re tvhilish or bnawnishcAKuit 
se\^n radials to ^ lin long and lour centrals io 
^4in in. length, TImversare a deep vivid purple- 
pink. uplo3‘Ain wide, andareJiumal, In 
summer, Rnsqu irements an? siniiilaT (o those for 
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THBlXANTHtXEREUB BLOSSFELDiORUM 

(W0rd.)Backeb. 

Syn: Nosifft’hthnim (VVerd*) Buxb. 

A lallj enicl, columildr p]ni[l,( up (O l3ft 
rarely branching. The items a re 4ifl (Kick 

and there are 18-25 ribs withdoisely setr "‘'tHslly 
jret,>les^ bekU 2{)-25 radial spines about 
V'uii and lostn'en dark-brown centrals 
to lin Jon^, A pseudtK’ephaliuni develops once 
the plant is a bout 2-2 Wit hi^h; this co-rtsiatsof 
dense tufts of yellowish- white hair;: and 
numen^us white or dark-bnown bristles. 
Creamy-ivhite nocturnal lloavejrsappearin mid- 
summer, up to2‘^^in lonjir Kwjuiivs sunand 
warmth; normal cactus Com post; minim uin 
tefnperatLine55‘T^ WcjT//itTTf Pi-ru. 



TRICHOCEREUS 



TTSKIKXLEtthUS ANGEL ESI 1 Kicsl. 

A somewhat sprawling, ^ySiTidriL'al-sha|.Tts!, 
dull-^TWnish sjH'cies with slvn>sab4)ui 2tt iir 
more in lenj;th. branchinji' from tlie twse It has 
211 or more ribs a nd t J mi les bea r bn n^'l l 
Spines which iTecome int^re yelloiivish l.ihle is 
knoxvri oftliis plant and il is ni»t ;^enerally in 
cultivation. I’lowvrsare unknown. Where tiiev 
are avaitable, (tte platiils nisjd fult sun: no-rnuil 
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TRICHOCEREUS ANGRLENSIS fVVeber) 

Kncti ringer 

Syn: Lf^^^JEN'^?^?^T^^dT/;!,^rlTllT^sj5{VVeber) Br. ik R.; 
HduvitfuKctviifi m (s/s { Weber) 

Biickcb, 

the grass-green stems a re about Itl long, 

2-3 thick, with 13-17 ribs. Areolesare 
brownish while And lAFrlv ctost^-sel ^vilh eight to 
eleven golden-yellow radial spines and one or 
two longer centrals to lin. Sumn^er (lowering, 
and diumat, the flowers ase bnght red, alXTut 
Ofqi Utile mtire long. Requires a sunnv 
position; nonnal cactus com post; nuntimi.m 
tempera tu re 5t("K. Ar^JiCJtfrNri 1 ‘GiJ'a waren/. 



It \ HixA.vit tocEREUs CD LLM AN N I A N US 
RillGr 



A graynsh^green cotumna r pla ni l> 6 i/sfi high , 
with stems l-2‘>^nlhiek and 18-24 ribs. White 
wtxjily a rentes bear numerous very^ fine, thrLsit!- 
like while, st}metimeshn>w'n-hpped, spines 
frtmt lA- 1 i n j n length . The latera t cepha liu m 
forms once^ the plant is al'H>Ul 1 ’/;fl high and is 
composed of dense ivhiti.sh orbrenvnish spines, 
which aie ’yij- 1 in long. Summer flowering, (he 
flowers a re mx'turnal, w'hite, and 1 (^-2 '/jiin 
long. Needs bright tight; slightly calcareous 
cactus Com pt.vsl; minimum temjXTatuo;' 35"T- 
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1 ril.hkxtkfusFORMOSUS (Pleill.) Kilter 
var. MAXJM A (Baekeb.) 

Syn: ) licitkeb. 

var. f^FJ■F.vi>^^l^ Backt'b. 

A gwyi^h-j^rvt’n. niuretiT lt‘ssc\1in(iricjl pkinl 
hiji'h in habit j 1, and lf[3in 

in ctiiiitif U t, iih firninre Hbs. t h»? spines 
artJVelknvish bm^vnTvinKl *ijS4iwn fint\ 
Hexible radialsanJ five k>ei^;hl cent mis a hi Hit 3in 
in ten^lh, Dwy flinveniij;, m niiii-sunimer, ttte 
tk nvers are bn|;hl yelL^ w and ah mi 3 ’ un 3nn . 
JSlei-Hls brij^ht sun: rh^nnal cackis ci>Jiipostj 
miniinunt leniperature StT'F. .VwiJhTitt Ar'^eFiJ'nrji. 





TKU HLXtR£L.5BRUCHn{Br. R.) Ritter 
Syn: Stt'/m^FJsifi brut^fiii (Br k R. ) Bjekfb, 

Adark-^nien j4k)bu3flr to somewhal elon^atinj; 
pLantupii.^.ibchuit^inindLnne't^^r. h hasxiLxuii^l 
ribs iviih larfie. bfoivnisb-whitt^nifi^ik-s ami pnh^ 
bnnvniijh spinesr nine to tcuirteen radials and 
abovtl tniirtX'ntralsLipto^'iiin livn^;. [ Iietknvers 
anL'dtt'p red, abu-ul 2in in diameter, and eoine 
i>ut by Li.i\\ in snmn’iep. NetxissMn; nomiol 
eaL’itist’omf.’HKC in ins mum temperdturt' rHl'T, 
•dryetF/kta fluju^ir CtfrfFFFjm'aJ. 



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Br. k K. 



A dll] 1-y.Twn. va ri a ble speeies i>f a>] u mnar 
^nn^'thtOLil>i>uE I lift tall and -l^iin thiek. Il has 
UM5 libs with Jarj;e. w hitish anT-^les set K-tow 
prominent miiLjluFs, about V-iin apMrl- Uie spines 
ilreyeUnwish. later |;rayish, a>nsistin|^i>teiyhl tn 
hvelve rad u Is to I ’ :in loiif;, and s me lo lour 
cenlrals2in ornnorein lej'ij^th. Flow'es^i an.^ boi rie 
lateralEy ii^ summi r, aikl a a’ iuxt untal; they an^ 
u'hiti'^with |i;reenish. bnnvn-ei%ed outer 
Se|i;mentsand about bin lon^;. fSle^ed s j^mid lij^ht; 
normal cactus compvstj minmnum tempera lure 

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rHicntx'LHtiJEiFULVlLANUS Ritter 

A ditrk grayish ‘gRHL'n co] u in nar spetius 3tt-4( ( 
9in tnilL with Stems ] l^=3in thick and eight to 
thirteen deeply notched ribs. The a rentes are 
lar|^i\and ivliitistelted, tHMringbnnvnish spjiH*^ 
u'hieh gradually turn to gray; tkne to iwelve an.‘ 
radeals. - ’ lin kmg, and there are (ivo li>toiir 
Centrals E-('in in length. Mi.iclurnal. and summer 
llowering, thef]i5v\'ei s are ivliileand iragrant, 
and long. Ketjuiresa sunny jxisition; 

nomwl cacttjs con\|.Tost, minimutn tempo raliiR 
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rRiciKKtHLUSGRANDJFLORUS(Br^ &t R.} 
Syn: LtT(3rLN(]yj'wiJfi'r77tTO Br. & R.; 

Hcl mi thocervits ^raftiUfhiui linckeh . ; 
r«di£JTf fvivtqfi KiL'slinp 

A brighi ji^ret'n* niustly sislitar^^ pl.inl up tt) [ ft 2in 
tall , 2 Vi j n I hick , \v il h cihi>u 1 14 ribs. A rcolos ,tK 
s<^t (■iU>y t ap-iri velEu^vish spiiu's, fi^hl 

lu t>vdi e ur muro rodiitlfi, nimt yncAvnlral. up tu 
'•■tiin Junj;. Day ilm.vcTinp in mid-summer, the 
flowers .ire Ji dee p bri^h t retl , a nd 3 f i-4 in kin j; . 
N'eedsa SLinny posiiionj normal cjciuscompitftii 
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Syri: | Weber) 

Backeb.; Echimypii^ ^j-irjTsr/M (Weber) 

H, Fried r. & RtiwEev 

A dark-Kinecn, much-hrjnchtng spnicies tvilh 
stems 1 Vi-3l't tall, 2-3 ‘-jin. thick, and 12-lf^ ribs- 
Tlte u hitis^h-hrown jreisles are veiy^ dose-set And 
bear nine te eleven biMvvnish radial spines to 
I '^n king, and i>neot twis i.'tntnils (t>2V!;in in 
Length Ntid-summer tlovveiing, and dlumaL tlie 
flowers are golden v'ellow' (below) or red (above). 
3-4inli>ng. Needssunj normal cactus com fxvst: 
minimum temperature 5(!r‘F. ,(^ryt7rffrJfi 

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Br. & R. 

Synr Cm'tLs Weber 

A tall, almost giant, spedes, reaching icp to l6tt 
initshaLiiEat. The stems are I-) ihicK, 

branching Irom m ar the base to form a trn.^-like 
sped men- It has 15-35 ribs with brownish 
a reol es bea ring brow nish or retid ish-brow n 
spines vaj^ ing from f long. Flowenng in 

summer., and diurnal^ the bloom. s an? w'hite and 
up lo4-y4in lung. The fruit is ?xiid lobe edible 
Needs full sun, normal cadiiscoiiriptFSl^ 
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tR]OkH.£RtusSANTIAGUENSlS (SpegnJ 
Backc'b. 

bluis>K'gfV<3 n cnlumn j r pt ant u p {a abcu 1 23ft 
high r t K ^Ixiul 4in [ hiL'k . 11 abou 1 10 
ri^ wil!i whMiifth ^ K'fJltssfl ,'^boui Viin jpart ,ind 
bed ring shisrt rddial lipinei- *A-Vi\r\ Ei’Mngr with 
one cenlrjil in length- llle fiowerSr 

dppcannghy Jay in simimer, areHin lung, 
funneh'ihapei.l. and creamy wiiite^ Neeils bright 
Ligh ! r normal cactus (.vriiptist: m ini mum 
tempera t Lire 33"P. /^F^caffNe 






TRK I Kx:tRtus SPACH [ A N US ( Lem , ) 

Ricco. 

S\m: Ednwp^ts^iptidiiimus jLem.) H. Friedr. 
^ Rowley 

Tall, dark'giwn columriiir pLinls up tubt^ft high 
and to2 ' iin thicks I reel v branching i mm the 
base, with JO- 15 ribhi. The art?oles are yellowish 
becoming gray, and bearvelkHvish'bro-vvn 
iiptnefi, (i-lDradials and one, often EWOOr ihrve, 
centrals a It about kiln long. Kight flowering in 
mid'Suinmer. the flowers are abi>ui8in long, to 
bin acmifs, with while inner petals and greenish 
OUlcrsegmL'nts. Needs a bright position; normal 
cactus com post; minimum temperature 5(?'F. 
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TKJt.}iiLH.tRt.tr5SHAFERI Br. & R. 

A lairlv la El, briglit-gre'en plant up loalxful t b:ft 
high r 5in thick. It usually nas 14 p-roniinent ribs 
in < )r more high, and I he w h il ish artt^les a re set 
'A-Viinapiirt, bearing alXTut Idyelknvish spines 
up to '••;in in length. Uliite tlower^ appear in 
summefand are up to abou t fun Eong. I hey 
blixim by day or night, Ryc|uires gcKid Eiglu; 
norniiil cactus conipostr minimum temperature 
30''F. .■Ir^v’^vrfPiJrT (Srp/tal, 



™cHcx;tiuiL5 SM RZ [ AN U S ( Backeb , ) 
Backeb. 

Syri" Etiihiopfk iwrziautt Backeb. 

A dark-green colu nina r plant 1 ft 3in- 1 ft 7i n la II, 
and up livfti.Ain in dianicier. with about J3broad 
ribs, The ydtow'isivbrow'ntireolesbcar up t^) 14 
ivhitish or yellowish spines up to '/iJn long. It 
ilowers s n early su m mer in I he late aftemiKin ? I he * 
(lowers are w-liite, 4-V^in long and in diameter. 
Retjuiresa Sunny pt^sition; normal cactus 
compiwt; minimum temperature55"'F. iVrril’jETrt 
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iFtklliLXHRl tJSTARIJENSiS (ViUip.) VVcnI. 
S\t: Gt{7cs Vfnip,; I kiimtihixcn^ns 

imiktifitii liackeb^ 

A ddrk'^r^'t'n coltimni,ir pJ-itu up it> jly.iul 4riyin 
tttlE'v'iith sU'itiiSf^lxfiJi ]Otn thsck. jl lidsjtx.sui 
ribs with yelltnvisb-brt'ivn v\'hiL'h Uirr 

bwonicj;rayish. l]icrL'i(Tf KM 7 iwiJishA'rin^'U 
spiriL*s, indiidin); tlirt?e tti lt>ur central, up li> 
jiji imort? lull);. I- lowers .iriL’ bri|;hl wA nind 
4iii t hejirL' d iu rn.i I , j ppc.i rin^ i ti 

MinUnUT, tiill iSUil; rtonliFiS c+H’iiiSt’utiipiiAt; 

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TRic;Ht^tiiEL'!:*Tl:RSCHECKlI (Parm ) 
Backeb. 

A col u m niir specie?^ u p lo Id] I , branchinj; 

fmm Ihe biise ordtupve. the branches obuut fiin 
thick. tlhjs 8 -]-i narmwly Kirruirfd ribs^nd 
f);e pak'-brnw-nish drei^iesaboiit ^Mn in 
iHcuneter^ svl at I in intervals^ ivith ei);hi( Ui 1 'illwn 
yellowish spines lin in length - 

flowering; in summer, the lltiw^ersare white, 
bfi.ywni-'JileTTiJlJyh and up U> 8 in long. 4 ydn 
dcmss, Kri^]uin?s gijod li);ht; normtil CJiclufi 
coTTipost; rJiininWmlemperjlure- 50 'T, Norlht^nt 





TBiCKtK khllsTARI] ENSI5 (Vaup,) var 
POCO tBackeb.J Kttlor 
Syn: rfidjitvri'jj'sj.^ixn iJackfb,; 

(Ikickeb.) Backeb. 

A dark ^rayish-;i;rL’L’n columnar plani U.nivvr 
4 h 9 in tall, ' 8 iii- i ft 2 in I hick. U liascbimt 25 ribs, 
and i he j^rayisli tmnles tvar E 2 ^iHbnnvnish 
radial spines up k> I ' jin in len^'th, and sis lo nine 
shiny bnjwnisn-yelloiA Cert! nils U> 3 in lonj;. 
Summer tlowennj;, and diurnivl, the tli>U’ers ate 
reddish purple, upio 4 ': iin ton);, Neeeisbri^hl 
sunl i);hl ; nt irmai cacius com post ; min i m u in 
lemperalure liirp, .drycrfn'jra, iki/jej'fr. 



TRit Hix KRHUS TH ttOGQN U vS ( Welvr) 

Br. & R, 

A rather weak-slemmed spieeies, semi ’erect or 
sprau'lin);, I he sterns are dark |(»reen and up to 
4 h ^in 2 - 3 '-iin thick, branch inj^ W’ith 
sllHiut 12 broad ribs. Thebrovvnisharvolesare 
about l^^in apart, hearinj; yellow spines wdiich 
beco me );ray ish , a bt hi 1 si ^ stra l);hl rad iais 
'.^ 4 ^^in loti);, and one centra I lt> I '^■■'lin in leu);ih. 
Rtitveniareruxlumid. in summer; they are 
aboul 8 in Ion); and in diameter ichen Ittliy 
expanded. Needs sunj nomi .i I cactus a>mpost; 
minlinum lempt'-ralurf StPF \hfliu'f)! , 4 ryi 7 jfjMiJ'. 



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TL’kuiMCARPtJsLAUl Foster 

SvTt: (Qciss & FoiJler) 

Mays; laut (Clciss & Foster) 

H, F AmierMin 

A soli((iir>\, kliill^grivn sub-j;lLitHwesptvit-s up k> 
* iin hsj'h, I ' in ^viUe ]l |U‘l‘ Eu six rjtK. 
divkti'd inki pri^ininx'nl rhintihiid-il luK'rxiL-s. 
ihriM'^or tour m<i spiml innJ up to '' mh Ki^h. 
Minuir iitniuc MX j;Li‘isy-\vtiik" 

spi rK*s ' i ' kn li>Ti);. Fit nvt-rs i.m' -Lii u r n^] I in ed rl v 
5uminL‘r. whiti'orpinkjsh.ind up in I ' iin ttm^. 
ktM.jinrL*-»,i bn^hl ^nisi(it»n;opxTiiiLMWL<. niiiuTcil 

iinJ onrichei.1 Li^rnpust; rnbiiinnun tx'^nifk-riiUirL‘ 
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TLRtitSK ARrvsLAUJ cv* 'Old Biildy' 

A m\a\ir gloFular dtiH-^avn pLint I U- ] i:in tn 
di.imtMf r vvi t h fimr-an>i]t'd Uilvak‘s .1 itj nnx‘t1 
spiriillvcmd lippx'xi ^v|iite,xrt.’'nle^i I he 
Spi(K‘‘S iiiix' PliIl^ ydiniivish bn>\vn, \vn tvii iskai 
*inti cui^i’kl, iind it h*is ;\'hiliNlT lli>wers. 

irx^rsicn is a re iho ■sj iint‘ j s fur tliu species . 




tt ktilSlCARTV^i LOrHOPHOllOJ DBS 
( Werd , ) Bu xb, & Hiickf 
Syn; Stromivcnitm F. Knuth 

^ Buxb,: Jd/j/NJp/ftiruft/i'S (VVerd.) 

E, F, jAnderson 



A smiill ^InbuLjr pLmt 1 1 ‘''dn in ilkiineter> 
j^rjyishiKl''luish-|i;reen. About 12 Til's dividt'd 
ink> lubffxles tippetl wiih sni.ill wimKy da'i^li'S- 
Usihlllv tha‘c to hvx^brownisb li>bLKkish spines. 
Fknvers «in? d in m.i! i n su m me jp pe^' ri n^ i n ilk' 
wiHillv crown; \W'v >ia‘ pink or w liile, iind iibout 
1 1 linin Ji^imeien Keedsu bright kic^itiun: a 
ptmsLis niinenii enriched compiTsl: minimum 
km'tx'ridure 55"F. jVEi'A'fOJ fSfrpi ijffs 






iVRHiMt vFiivspSEUDOMACROCHELE 
(Eatkfb-) Biixb. iSc Backob. 

Syn: 

Hiickifb,; F„ F, 
Anderson 

nuU-gavP^p minkiiuifpLints. I lends t J ivdniri 
dinmeler, with ribs dh'nled inlo sm.ill uiK' ales; 
while Eennin.i] artsiles Lhxu sixtiH'igbl Jdpressed 
spincsi l.iii,irniil (k>wers in summer, nlHUJl 1 'Airi 
in dinnk'ter, pule pinkish^ ivith a pnie-rx\tdisli 
medicinstrifH:'. Kt'ep kirvin w'lnter; hnghl sun; 
enriched niineml CiTmptiist; nunimiiin winter 
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TURBJ.MJtARinjs PSEUDOPECTJN ATUS 
(Backob.) Gass & FtJsttjr 
Syn: NonmwlKiki'^i p^'itdopectmatiis KJadivva 
Buxb.; Pdtxifi-^ti^ra pseiidoiHxtiml 115 
Bickt?b. 

Thisha 5 ii]M>bft’n indudtti ivilhiri,VtKiJjHnyrfw. lE 
isn dull-j'rwn, srujilt glubutiirspvdtfS E-in in 
liianiL-ler, oflen sEi^htly elt)nj;dtinj^. rhi?reflnL‘ 24 
omnOTv ribsdivided in In sli^hilyspiraily 
arranstil luK-rvttfS whidi jreh-iEfhet’SliapL^d 
jnd each lipptHi ^vithj and 

nuniea'jLJs spines in accunb-like 
formation. The flowers are diurnal, appearing in 
summer; they are pink, ihe outer segments 
having a reddish median tine, and are alx>u[ 1 in 
acmss- Retjuires Eu be kepi ilr>' in winler; a I'^right 
position; a pimneabte enriched mineral Ci^mposiE; 
minimum lemptTature 55 'T. AliMfjaT 
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TURfl]Ni]CAitPus SCHM ] E D1 CK EA N US 
(Bi^ed,) Buxb. & ikickeb, 

Syn: Wtifl/foyKi in sc/iniirthH™ ua ( Boed , ) 
E. F. AiTdcr&on; 
schiik'dickeumi^ Btwd. 



A st]|ilar\' or grouping plant wish stems to 1 Izin 
wide, 2ihhigh There are 10-12 ribs divided into 
foLir-angkd pvranudal iuberdei^ W ith whitt^ 
areolesand one to fourcur\'ed spine^i to I in long. 
Flowers, diurnal in sumineif. are pale pink ivilh a 
darker median line, lt> lin ^lcros5. Keed.s to be 
kept drv' in sv inter: a Sunny position; pomus, 
cakareoiis enriched compost; mi nimum 
tempera t one a5'1' . Ait'i'Jtu tTnrrfrtlr/j'pt.H i. 




TLRUtMC ARPLS PS E U DOM ACROCH EL E 
var. KR,AINZ1 ANUS (Frank) Gldt.s& 
Foster 

Syn; TdJirJEcyff frmfjE’ftrpifl Frnrik; 
SfrdF/ifNiXW/Ers vor, 

kntiitzu^nus Rovi'lt^y 

A dark-green mmiaturi' species, V4-I biin ivide, 

I - E bAjn high, w'ilh aK^ul 1 1 spiraled, tubercled 
ribs. White wtxilly arwles carry six ti> eight 
yellowish -gray twisting spines up Eo I in long. 

I’he Howers are lenniiial, gnjenisii ea^am in 
color, and u p lo vji n U sng, ap pea ri ng by day i n 
Summer. RetiuirementS are similar tt) those of Ihe 
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var DlCKfSONlAE Glass & Foster 

Slemsare up tij 1 in wide, dark grayish -grt?en, 
and almost globular in shape. The lubendes are 
arranged in eight to thirteen spirals, each bearing 
ab£>ul 23 fine, while radUll spini?S4bf>ul Irit'in 
long and one to three grayish-brown livistinJ 
centrals to alx>tJt ^'on long. Flowers, abcmt ^ uln 
long, ^lin wide ivhcn expanded, are while, 
stimelimes wilh a reddisn Center sinpe. 
Requirements are the sanieas for I he species, 
A'lc.vtfu (Siicw Livtn). 



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TLRm\tCARPLsSCHMlEDlCKEANUS 
var.KLlNKEmANUS(Backeb.& 
|acob!i^J Class h Ft^ster 
Syni WiFjfcLmFj'jis (Bcickeb. A: 

|act)bs-en) Bravo & W. T. Marsh 

5xilit,in', ^lubuliir, a dull hrtn^^nish-j^invn. 

] In h L^h , J ' I '.’■jin w [tie . Ribs a re tl [\'Jtied i nlu 
low, brtwid lubercles hi^h andtliick. ivhich 
cirii' hpjH'd t’.'Hh A snial] areole Ivanna ibrtv 
inctirv'in^ spines, Ehe iipj^er (woshtirt a tut sunn 
laLlin^, the louver about r^^n long. I'tnuvors are 
ivhile til CULM ni, abtiul ^'iln kmg, wHli tvicit'- 
sprtfiHiing Itequirvmenls arv the ‘Mime as 
lor (he species. A’le.Vftih'rrtttTitlriiptsJ, 



tvkbimc,vr[^’sSCHM 1EDICKEANUS 
var. G R A Cl US Cla &s & Fosler 
Syn: var, 

(Glass & Fcwtt^r) E. F, Andersoo 

The vanety has a brifiht green soli tnr>^ stem, 
s^j-Tiiin wide, or indutling (he tubercles Icn 
bniad- These are almost teazle, up to ^ lin long 
anti bearing thin, pa per>' spines Itom thcamoles; 
one to three while rqidials, ® ''uiin long, qinel one 
CTayish cenmil, %iiv Flowers are pure white, 
^jih long, anti ^'lin across; they are diurnal, 
apptMringin summer. Ret]uirementsare the 
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var, M ACROCH ELE { VVerd. ) G la &s & 
Foster 

Svoj S7ro?j')i[itJffli.'hr5 fmcnxih'te VVerd, 

& Backeb, 

This plant is similar to tlie species, but invariably 
ss>IHan.'andsrntiller, lin high, I '/cin wide. I’he 
tubercles bear whitish afetilvh qind three lo tour 
cur\'ed ,ind twisled spines 1 ‘■.•■jin or more long. 
Floiveniaredliima!, while, and somew'hal 
trumpet-sbapeJ. home in thecniwn, 

Retiui remenls ate si tni la r to those for t he species, 
iVlc.virtKSriJl Lff/s PolKisd. 





rLHiJiNiciARl^LSSCHMEEDICKEANUS 
var,SCHWARZl[ (Sh«rly)Glasn& Ftisier 
SvTi: Sfrp/rriwi'ac^hS5ir^fWifff^(7 Shurly; 
Tsirbittioir]JUf }xyio:/:ku Bucket, 

A solliart^ planU pale green to bktish- or 
brownish-green, and 1 l’^-2in in diameter. The 
tulierck'S aiv arranged in five tti eight s pirn Is, 
HatteneJ, and kiUf-angleti and the spines art‘ up 
toV4.inlong, FlL>w'frsan.'w'hiteorpiir|.iie, Lin 
long, and 1 ^iin across wlien expanded 
RctiuiivimeirHs qire siniilar to those for thespt'cies. 
Lilts Pofosd. 




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Tx:j?H[S'it ARt1.^ V A L [>EZ1 A N U S ( Mtil Ilt) 
GIasa & Foster 

Svn; A‘to;Vr(iw Moller; 

iwWt’zwpm KJAiliwA & Buxb. 

An iittrnidiveiiub-jikTbost' 

nannAlRirMoller&motherMn-ldw, 1 1 htif, A k>n^ 
sublerrjntjan stenij Wn in diiirntfier* uith 
only t]T.o ruunJod top L'xptisctl. Ilio Wui^h=-^;rtH.‘n 
ribs iia'^iivitR into tMbt^x■|^^s iirfatiftivl spirally, 
and iirv four '/iiHin. lonj^, tirtihviJe, 3 hfn- 
are numerous while and hLiir-tike spint's up to 
Vniin k>nj^and horiH>inlaHvi3preadin|;. Fovx'ers 
Avv it-ddish purple, up to i'4in liHi^ jolI widL*; 
thtiwanr dinmitl, flo^x'^ring in SiimnH''r- A white- 
flowered vj ne ty is a I so k now n, rote rn.d lo a s 
var, (left), ihe flol^■ercoil^^bt.■ln):; theonty 

difference. I lie cristate forni (Ixdow left) w liirh 
only nirely is encountered isa ituecH stuij^ht-afliT 
and a 1 1 ractiv'f pJa nl. Ret] u irvs a su nnV pr^stlion. 
si IftKriy calcareous coniposl; niintinunni 
k-inperaturt' 55"H, Alc.vn'e CLvrfiirifiPJ, 



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TLiRBlNlCrSKnits VALDEZIANUS cv. Toriio" 

A dark-]^iwn j;lot>ukir plant of only dwarf 
dimensions 1110 ribs aru' divided mtorhoml^tud 
luberdei about */iEiin lonf^andbnxid. A rentes are 
grayish while and bcsir seven toeigb! hrownish- 
gniy spi [tcs. t* |t:>wT‘irs a re w hilish w i t h a (an 1 1 
deep-pinkish midst rifv. Requirement are I he 
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Ufcoti m^nnsaBUININGII [>L>ncild 



UEUELVtA-MM A G UM M 1 FE RA ( Biickeb, 
&Voll)Btitiv 

Syn: Pan^din ji^wmiifcra Ikntkt’b- & Voll* 



A j^rayish-j^ret^n, gUibular, lilightly t,'kin]^tltin;y 
plant up U>ab<nil4in 2^/^-3in m Jinnu-^tur. 1) 
kflSdtKnit M ribs c'kisolventom.ptissin^ the bixly 
m!hMnAll)^ntyish-ivhik^4rtvltfi. cat'h with 
thret' radial spinu?i lo Hin luriK. Jounwarnl 
pninlinfi, two lateral^ and one longer, sHghlty 
upward -pointing central, Fu\^'ers appear by day 
insummerin (heonsv'.'n uf the plant and are 
bright yellow^ 4^jin iong, ^'nin Wide, Kt*edS4 
sunny pjsilion, which is essential ; pnaroui?, 
slighily calcareous conripost ennched with 
humus; miniinum k‘mperature 5 y^'F, Brazii 
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UEBLLVt/VMMAMENINENSlS buittn 



A dark-green c^rbR>wt’iiish-red, j^imewhat 
glulnilar plant totally fin’ured. with minute wusy 
scales. I hestem i.s abiml 3hin in dianwlerand 
up tu4utli;glii and it lias Itv-Hitnbsivithdsise’ 
st't, heavilv spined areoles. These spines are 
reddish-bnii.\ n^ ri^ustK' stmi-ereci ; \wu lo lour 
jfe about lin long, and there are usuuilly lour 
longer, ill length. RtiwiTS, irliumal in 

summer, a reluntiel-shaped, bright yvllow ,, and 
up to ] in lung, about '' nn across. Ni.'eds a 
humid, slight Iv shaded posrilon; a pl^rotls aciLl 
com post; m i nmui m tenlpf MUt W WnTZiiil 

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A rather globose-cylindrical-shaped gteell plant 
to li V:fl high, -lin in diameler, with up to 10 ribs. 
The aRs vies a re bR>i.vntshr each Ixsiring one 
upvsard-pi lin t i ng a nd one di,>w nwaid-p n n t i ng 
grayish btiTckish spine about ^rlnlong. uiiLi;]’i 
pRHidesa lornmdiible covering totliesteml 
hotversarediurnaL appearing in summer; they 
areyelknv, ^<i-l I'lin long and acnws. Retgiires 
full sun; a slightly acid cactus crMiirpost; 
mLnimum temperature (i^lruas 

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^ U£iJLL.viA>JM A FECTl N \ FERA Buin ► 

Adj<itjiictiv£? Lind glnbuLif pliine ^vhich 

bees !iTU.*ii slightly coluirmi-ir, up In I Vjft high, 
4-&ininditimf teT5nd rt.'ik1i&h,<^(iTL{.iiiE hlackisl'i- 
bnjwnincnlnr It hcis [5-ESprnn<.3unted nib!!i 
with ckiH.‘ly selantfiilLS bt'aring .1 mnnlxTiif 
fttraighl d.Lirk-brmvnifih (.vnlra I spines- rm 

radials, These are up to ^^niri long, pr<hducingaini 
in tetesling anTih-l ike effect. IMoiveringhy day in 
summer, the blcHsms are alxiut ^Ain long and H'ijn 
across. Rjetjuiresj .sunny psisitioj’i with humid itvj 
permeable enrichi'd, slightly calcareous 
comp^wt.: minimiimlemj>era(uiv3y'T'. 
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^IQRRLDA Braun 



This is verc' similar to the type species bttl is 
basically green, and (he whKish'gray spines tend 
tt> bv more widely spreading. Flowers are 
yd low', almost hidden by I he terminal spina tkinf 
KfCjuinknents aw the same as tor i he spvH.:ies. 
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FSEUDOPECTINIFERA Bum, 

]>iis is very' similar to (he spedes e^icept thii( the 
Ixidv color Is gniA-n v\'ithoLi( many spots. I^ibsare 
similar, but the s|iinHiiion lends lo spread 
lalemlly, no! inaafmb-likelorniqition. Mou-eis 
and cuitivalion retjuiremetils are I he fkime as (or 
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WEBERBAUEROCFREUS 



WEBCROCEREUS 






^VEUEKtKLRtLisBlOt-LEYI (Webor) Bn £c R. 
5yn: Cereits hidli:yii Weber 



An epiphylk trailing orclimbin;; sptxTus, li has 
wlindrical vr irrejiulEirty an^ilt^d stumnup to 
2fl 7in lt>n^, rart^ly exceed in •'’sin (hick, and 
often branthirr^;. ThctHt'ol^’saresnialland far 
^rt, with rarely one lothnK? very fine spines. 
Rowers, noclumal in sumnu'r^ are l-2in lonj; 
and in diameier, and have fleshy, dark-pink 
outer petnils and longer, pale-pink inner 
segment. Needs a wini-sh.iJed ptwition. which 
inessential, plus humidity; a [.xirousacid 
awnptist; ininirnum !emp<-ralure Cc^s/a 
Rjoi. 






v>M RlCAMv\ GUENT H ERI ( Ku pper) 

Backeb. 

Syn; (Kupper) Buxb. 

Similar to spix'it'S ol EsjsisfiKi where it pn>periv 
Ivlongs. It is a pale green irolumnar pbnt t or 

more I all tti4in thick, branching from the 
wjlhalniut 27 ribs. The yelkfwish-wliilf aretiles 
bi'sr a round 25 spi nes fmm Viin lintg. 

Coin post'd of reddish -hfown bristles up to 2*:in 
long and bn,nenjsh-vellow hairs and W(H«1. 
Yellowish white llowersixicurin earlv summer 
Requires sun; normal cactus com post; nnnimum 
lem|iH!‘rature 55^'F. ftufh w 



WEHtHiJAU'ER<^tRtL;5 JOH N SO N 1 1 Rilter 

A bushy, columnar plant, often iFivdiinriing in 
its habiiat and up to 20ft tall! In CultivLilioh it is 
usually columnar to 4ft ^in tall, w'ith stems 
3-^ '/jin in dLin’ieier, It has ribs with hrtHvn 
areOiles ' man tvideh.Mring gi>lden-yelloi,v spines. 
The more or less termirud flowering iriMte has 
larger areiiles and more numerous spines up to 
5t>in numbt'r, and to3 V;in !cmg. Flowers a re 
noctu mill; (hey lire w Kite or paie pinki.sh white, 
.ibotitT t an long, and appear in early summer 
Rex^ui res bright tight; norma I cactus Compob<t: 
mininnumEemperaliire55"F, PiTu fCn^rJrrraroTl. 




webercxthreusBRADEI (Br, & R.) 

D, R, Hunt 

Syn: PJry/icxwcVtt.s Viiup.? 

£a™Hi)L’i7CfiiS (Vaup.) Br. 6i R, 

An epiphyticspecies with thick, iTil, leaf-likc' 
stems. The ioinis or branches are ttl-lfl -Tin li>ng, 
2-4in wide, and ,ihsut Imin Ihick, wiih wave 
edges and very' sntail a reoles bearing a single 
short spine, EU^wer^, ncK’tumal In summer, 
appear fniim the upper aneoles, 1 hey an.‘ w hite, 
pale pinkish estternallv., and 2®'^i-3ih long, the 
fleshy petals only slightly e>;pinding. I<^^luires 
filtenxi light; an enriched iturous compost; 
minimum teinperaturt'W'T' Cus/jj RfcrT. 




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WniNCARTlA 




wi:BEFHXTREUsGLABER(Eichl,)D. R, Htmt 
Syn: EtchL; 

y/ij^r(Eii.hl)Br.&R. 



An trpiptiiyik’ species, clanibinj^ by mojns ol 
Twts, ]l 

ahoul V^in Ihickr ^vhich iire ihrtv -aniRled tind 
ni«re oriels ti^iTthecl. ]'ho tirctik^ J re siru 11 wiih 
broken ish vvtiol Jind i>ne tH'O Wfy sKnrt spines. 
Nix:lunnj] tknvers appeMr in nlid ‘Summer; ihese 
iireciiip'Sliiapcd and 4^ V:iin Enn^, The inner 
petal s are while, s3 i>;hi Ey serrnied n a nd tile ou ter 
pelalsarc^ptde greenish hnnvn. Retjui res partial 
sl-uide; nomnakacEus comjxisl: minimum 
temperature 39‘'f . Cuiih^tmitJ, 







LANATA KitUr 

A j»k>bu]ar species, wilh the^jletn alxjut 7in thick 
and abcmt 14 ribs. The areoles areeiun^ited, 
Iwarinj; 12-I6yelk>\eLsh'W'hile, dark-tipped 
radial spines */:-l 'v^in long, and ltM5 similarly 
colored Centrals fresm ^-2in in lenj^th. Summrer 
llowering, and diumat, the flowers an? briphl 
vcllow,, 1 in Icnj;, and ^4"1 in in Jia meter, 

ires bright light; normal cactus a>m post: 

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D, R. Hunt 

Syti^ Ccreus tofjduzii Wt'ber; Werckk’iKtri^ti^ 
totjduzii (Weber) Bn & R. 

Epiph v'lic t raili rrg or di mbi sptvies with pale 
gras'ish‘gn,N?n, iwtv Eo three-angled stems, the 
angles mostly rounded, more rarely Itxrthed. 
The stems are lO-Hft or more long, Vi-I in thick, 
small areoles with a (elv v^'Cak spines. Fltnvers 
are nocturnal in summerkruiier petals yellowish 
and the out crones hnwvnish pink. KeLptires 
semi-shade; pitrous acid ci>mpiw;t; minimum 
tempera t Lire 



wELNc; AR T t A M U LT I Sn N A Ri Iter 

A piile green, semi-glohnlar plani abinil in 
L-liameler, covered with l.irge pA>mmenl auiical 
t Lit»err]es a txui t kM n long , 1 hi* anitiles are 'a- f lin 
tong, '/tii-^Ain widc^vith whitishTmiwn iclmiI. 
The spines a re vcllmvish c sr sligh 1 1 y bn ni’ n ish 
consistingoi 2b-3t>raLlials ui '/?in Jojig and 25 
cent rals u p Icr Vji n in lengt h . t' h nvi*H ng in 
sunimiT, and diurnal, the tli>w‘ersHin' bright 
vello'LVr ahiJUl I'jin tong, '.lin wide. Hi\piirt‘s 
hright Eight; norma I cactus compost; minimum 
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tj xc AKTl A N EOCU MM 1 N G 1 1 var. 

M AI RANH N SIS tXmald 
Svn: Ki’iizc 

Appcirt'iilty this is somt'xvtuat stmitLir Ui \hv 
species but is ol ninre nlindrical gro^^'lh FKe 
spines j re tiranj^e tirbrLAS'niHh, and lewerin 
nuiin.bcr and ihe flotveirs jre bright yelk’ll^'. 
Re^^ui rements are ( he sitne as for the sjvcies 
Re/iiVi!rf SrrFf^ji Criizl. 




w LI xt .AH 11A N tOCU MM 1 NG 1 J EJackc^"). 

A vanahle species; I he brighl lt>djrk green 
stems arv >.eiiii'gk>bul*irj and up liTH-in high, 4in 
thick, wish akrut I h-1 8 tube relate ribs. Art^(.j|es 
bear Ih -^Ovelknvish, broiendippect radial 
spine's up to -'>in lung a ltd abmii six mure 
tenlralK’ plaued spines which an? thicker. Dav 
Iktwenng ni summer, I he flowers areoriingv. 
sluad ing In’ a velli ue ih nxs t , a tid [ in long. 
Reiiuiresa bnghf location; normal cacins 
com posl; minimum tempera! lire ^l"l' fki/rniii 




WElNGART!ANEUMANN[ANA(Backeb,) 

VVerd- 

Syri: S/A?^^rfzzj>jj‘fj ircjjFj'yimrflTim Iktckeb.; 

D, R. Hunt 



Small gravish-green. more or less giobiiia r pla tils 
uptoSinfong, 2in tndtaineierwith 
notched ribs. Thearcole!i aresetabi>LLl '■tan 
apart, and bear reddish-bnou n spines, ahiul six 
rad tats, and one central up lo ’an ora tiule 
longer. Dav timbering in summer, I he tloivers are 
orange-red wilK pointed petals, and ate about 
lin long and across, Kei^uires bright light; 
normal cactus compiist; minimum lemperaitim 
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vvrLCoxrA 




wiLCOXiA ALBIFLORA Bacloeb. 



All kV'f/iUt rfl spaces tire ptjssibly synonymtuus. 
with EclrHuxmNfif. 1 hiS is 4 ttwiy branching;, 
dambering species wil h kla rk'gteen slender 
steins up tn fiin ut mure lung, t^4in in diameter 
and bOinewhnt n'lindric.il in shape. It Has nine tn 
twelve ribs set with sniall brown arei>1eH Ivaring 
l(M2yelluivisK spines about long. Ilie 
nowers, ditimtil in itiid'SUirimer are produced 
fnun nea r the Kps uf the stems; they are ivliile 
ivith fi gre^mEsh-bRiwn throat, and are about y4,tn 
long, Rec|iiiresn little protection from full sun; 
nomaal cactus aimpost; minimum temperature 
S(5"K, AlejfJcotSiwira, SuafftirrH 




wiLcoxjA POSELGERHLem, ) 0r. R, 

Syn: Edt/nofm’t/s ptiSd'J',V4'''i Lem. 

Fairly rigtd^ erect, bush)' plants wtlh dark green, 
branching stems up to Ifl long, and of mon.' 
tliick. Ei i^aseigiil l-t> ten shallow ribs ivilh ckniit'' 
set areoles earning grayish-ivhite spines, eight 
to nine radials io '/min long, and i>neor ti^'o 
centrals 'Ain or so long. Pknvering in summer, 
the bloi>ms opt‘n after midday but dose at night; 
thee' are pale purplish pink with a reddish throat, 
and 1 16“2in king, RecjuJresa somewhat tiltefed 
light: normal cactuscompost; minini^im 
tempera mft.v5tlf'F. USA fihwsJ. A-Je.vt'oi'fGjrr/irEj'j'a;. 





uji.eoxiA STRIATA {limndogcc*) Bt. ifo K. 



A long, bluish logrevisli-green slender 
slemmetl species up to J ni in length and V^^mm 
thick. It haseighi tomneven namm . kuvnbs 
and iheareoles, up to Icm apart, Ix'ar mnetoteM 
almost minute blatkish' brown radial spines. 
Ikiwers are diurnal, bloHmiing in sumnii*r I ht'y 
Hirvpn»diiced laterally, and niri'n-ddish purple. 
Sh .1 de: verv p irt m ps cactus CP )in post , mi i iinuu n 
ti'm}vrature(^^' I'). A'ic.vprot'/ti'ftffrrpjpf f.drPPJufsj, 



irv* 







vvttcoxrA 



wilmatti:a 



WITTIOCACTUS 





w ILMAI il:AMINLmFLORA {|4r. & k.) 

Wr. ^ \L 

Syn: (Vaiip.) 13r. & R. 

An t’pipjTivUt^’c’liiiibiiij; tirdamLx'nnj^ planl Ircm 
InreskH-t n.-j|>innsK |e has dtingiittd* thrt?f-anj;lt?dr 
dark-^aa’n stiTHsand jiiinis ^ -^-lin wIlIlv ;vith 
evt'nlv tTunatc n^arj^ins- l lioart'olL^iin* at>oui 
HnapbirE and hin'e usually to thfw niinult% 
■ilmnsi hiiir-liko yotlmvisn k'^Mack spim^, ah^iut 
'i nin lout;. RL>wers appear in earlv sum niter, and 
itronirKiLErnaland Ir.ij^ranL rheyarel> 1 1 iin 
lonj^, lully opi,^n. I'he 

elegant unopened Hon‘er has a short tuh^,'■a[vd a 
small ova which a re covered with gnxm 

triangular scales, cdgcsi ai ihe tips with 
bruiivnish-rvtl , Kot^utros sliglit snadot nortiia! 
cact us com ptwi; minimum temperaturv 5ri"F. 
Giiirir^/Jiria. } lE^FifriroYrS. 



wji.ttr?tJA VlPERtNA fWctxT)Hr. k. 
Svn: CiTt J/jtlv/itv JFJii VVoLxt; 

TFifli {Webor) Distc'f . 




y\ busiiv sjxvies tvilh many grayish- green, long 
Irailing'sJt'rtlsktnearlv Icitt in length, alx'Ut^^lin 
thicks and quilo \ oU etV tt has eight to Ion ribs 
with small blLicktsh an’olcs braring bLn’kish 
spines: eight li> nme radi.i Is about ''’in kmg. and. 
three (of our centrals which siKtntall. The 
tin wers appear laterally ii tong ihe stents, and are 
gkwsy red^ about 3^- -jin long^ ! ^'^tn acntss; they 
arekliumak iitstinimer. Rei]u ires very' gintd 
light, normal cactus cotri|>osl; minimum 
lent ^HTatu re ^ V T - A a f 





tvLi'E lucACtu^ AM AZO N tC US ( K . Sch . ) 
Rauskrhorl 

Syn: Sch.;DjstH(kTns 

iJuuizmictt${K Sch.) D, R. Hunt 

Indeed a rarity. Stems a re leat-like, notched ai 
inte r^ als. I hey are bin- 1 tl 3in long. I loin 

wide, with mapty branches, mostly pendant, 
spineless and epiphytic. Day (littvering in eariy 
summer, the ilotversare pink and alntosi 
tAlindricah the bluish tips jicaRviy ^>peit. 
Requites liltvred light; normal cactus compost; 
minimum temperaUirc M‘’F, IVrii fD'tPi'ri), 
Tara).okiJ, 



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AUTHORS OF CACTUS TITLES 



The folkiwin;^ isan cilphaLx^dcnl list of 
botiinlsts, [■esearchersiind so on who have 
given ctieir tiamcs to eacti finds, along with 
thoir ri'cugnii't^l abbrevialiims. 

Akers (J Akers^ UStKilanist) 

Atex^ (B J Alexander, UStH>tcmist) 

And. (HP Anderson, USLMtanist) 

Areeh. (J ArechavcilelsU Uruguayan botanist) 

Arp 

Audot 

Backeb. (C [JackelxTgr Germany) 

Baird fROBairtI) 

Barber (J T liirber,. British hortScul til ra list) 
Barth lott{W Ikirthlott, German bv>tanist) 
B;ium(BKBaum) 
lieahm { US hortieu Ltu ra 1 1st) 

Benson B W 

Benson L (Lyman Boimnu U5 U}lanifil) 
Berger { A Iwin tkTger, German resea ncher) 
Bigel. 0 Bigelow, US botanist) 

Bwd. (F Bkk'decker, German researcher) 
Boiss, (C H RoisscTi'ain) 

Boom (B K fkiom, Dutch researcher) 

Borg (J Bt>rg) 

Brand. (K Bmndegee, US botanist) 

Brandegee (T S Brandegce, US botanist) 
Brandt (F H Brandt) 

Braun (Pj Braun) 

Bravo tHelia Bn^vo- Hollis) 

Bred. (J A UrederiKi) 

Bnt‘gman 

Bntt.(seeBn&:K.) 

Br. <St R. (N L Britton & J N Rose, US botanists) 
Buchenau ( F G Buche na ii ) 

Biiin. (A F H Buining, Dutch botanist) 

Buxbr (Fran;tBuxbaumr German bt>tanist) 

Byl. (R S Byies, British botanist) 

Cactus Pete (US horticulturalist) 
Campos-Forto (ESrazilian botanist) 

Card. (M Cardenas, Bolivian botanist) 

Caskm. (M Castaneda) 

Cav. {A J Cavaniiles, Spanish botanist) 

Cels(J M Ceis, French horliculturalist) 

Clokey (I W Qokey) 

Clov. (EU Clover) 

Golia (A Golla, Jtaljan botanist) 

Cons. (M Cunstde, Italian botanist) 
Cwlidge(US ht>rtieulluralisl) 

Coult. (T Coulter) 

Coult. ] M (John M Coulter, US botanist) 
Craig(RT Craig, US botanist) 

Croiz. (LC M Croizat, US botanist) 

Cu tdk ( L Cu ta k, US cact us a ut hority ) 

Dams (E, Dams, German librarian) 

Diin. (A U Danikcr, Swiss botanist) 

Dawson (E Y DawstJn, US bcitanist) 

DC- (Augustin Py ram us de Candolle, Swiss 
biitanist) 

Diers 

Dietr. (A G Dietrich, German LKilanist) 

DisteL (C Distefano, Sidlian botanist) 

DonC 

Donald G D Dtmald^ British researcher) 

Dusen (P Du sen) 

Earle (W Hubert Earle, US researcher) 

Ehrenb. (Carl Ehrenberg, German authority) 
Eichl. (FEichlam) 

Ekm , ( E I or E Ekman) 

Engel m. (George Engel mann, US autliorily) 
Estevos (E Esteves E’ereira) 

Fanvig 

Fechs. (H Fechser, Argentinian researcher) 
.Fittkau (H W Fittkau, Mexican pritrst) 

Fotx.' (F Fohe, German researcher) 



Fischer 

Fbrslt (C F Forster, German botanist) 

Fort & O' Barr (US horHcLillurtllists) 

Foster (Robert .A Foster) 

Frank (G Frank from Austria) 

Frit' (A]E?erto V Frit, Czech cactus authority) 
Friedr. (H C Friedrich, German botanist) 
Caertn, G Gaortner, German botanist) 

CaL (H GGatcotti,^ Belgian □utht>rity) 

C>at. (H EClates) 

Gentr)' (A Gentrys US authority) 

Gibson A (A Gibson, US botanist) 

Gill. (J Gil ties, Scottish authority) 

Glass (C Glass, also linked with R Foster) 
Goss. (R Roland Gos&eiin, French researcher) 
Gratia m 

Greene (E L Greene, Ub Imtanist) 

Gri f fit hs (Dr D Griffiths) 

Griseb. (A ti R Grisebach) 

Guiil. (AGuillaurnin) 

Gurke (M Gurktv German botanist) 

Haage jn (F I laage, German horticulluraiisl) 

I laage W, ( VValther I laage, German 
hurliculturalist) 

Haw. (Adrian H Haworlli, RrilislT bi>tanist) 
H,B.K. (FA von Humboldt, A A EJonplnnd, 
CSKnuth, German/French botanists) 
Heath (P V Heath, Briti.sh authority^) 

Hee.5e (E Heese, German cactus enthusiast) 
Hensl. (J S ^^e^slow, British botanist) 
f lertera (F L Herrera y Gattnendla, Pemviaii 
botanist) 

Hester (j Pinckney Hester) 

Hildm. (H Hildmann, German authority') 
Hook, (Sit W J Hooker, British btitanist) 
Hopff. (C Hopffer, German authority') 
Horak(Bi-lorak) 
hort. (attributed to horticulture) 

Hoss. (CCHosseus, Ciermanv' Argentinian 
botanist) 

Hougiuon (A D Houghton) 

How (Foon-Chew How) 

Hunt (DR Hunt, British biilanist) 

Hutch, (PC Hutchison, US botanist) 
lnnes(Givelnnes, British horticulturalist) 

Ito (Y Ito, Japanese botanist) 

Jacobi (G A von Jacobi, German botanist) 
Jacobsen (E lermann Jacobsen, German 
authority) 

Joh nson ( H Job nso n, US hor ticu 1 tu ralisl ) 

Jotl. (M LJoUor) 

Kars ten (G K W H Karslcn, German botanist) 
Kanv. (W Karwinsky v(ir Karwin, German 
botanist) 

Kayser (K Kayser) 

Ker(J BeilendenKer'Gawlcr, botanist) 
Kiesling (KKiesling, Argentinian botants!) 
Kimn. (My'ron Kimnach^ US botanist) 

Klfl d i wa ( L Klad i wa, Au stria n authori ty ) 
KJein ( W Klein, US autliorily) 

Knebel (Curt Knebel, German 
horticulturalist) 

Knuth F (F M Knutlt, Danish botanist) 

Krainz (Hans Krainz, Swiss researcher) 

Krzgr. (KG Kreuzinger, Czech authtirity') 
Kupper( W Kupp»er, German botanist) 

L. (Carl von Linne, Swedish botanist) 

Lib. [J Libimrel, cactus authority) 

Lig. (M Lagasca y Seguro, Spanish botanist) 
Ligerh, (N G von IjgcrhcinuSw'edish 
bouirtist) 

Lim, (J B P A do Monet de Limarck, French 
botanist) 

Lau (A Lau, German.‘'Mt?xican botanist) 
Lauterb. (Kart A G Lauterbacli) 

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Liwr. (G Luvrence, British resvnirclier) 

Lehm. [J GC Lehmann, German botanist) 
U'm. (Charles A Lemaire, French botanist) 
Leon ( A P Leon, Cuban reseaicher) 

Liebn. (F Uebmann) 

Ljndb, (G A LindbtTg) 

Lindinger (K 1 1 L Lindinger) 

Lindl. (J Lind ley, Britihh botanist) 

Linds. (C Lindsay, USL'olanIst) 

Link & Olio (Hetnridi F Link & Christoph F 
Otto, German botanists) 

Unke(A Linkc, German cactus authonly) 
Liogier 

Lodd. (C Uiddcges, British botanist) 
t.tJt'lgr. (.A Loefgren, Sivedishtsflariist) 
Macbr. ij Macbride) 

MjcDiiug. (1‘ B MacDougalLScotlish' 
Mexican btHanisi) 

Marn.-Lip. (J Marnier-Lipos telle. French 
researcher) 

Marsh. (W T Marshall, Ub researcher) 

Marl, (Karl F [* von Martins, German 
botanist) 

Malhsson (A MalhsMin) 

Mey. R(Kudi Meyer) 

Meyen (F J F Meven) 

Mey ran (J Mey ran, Mexican resea rcluT) 

Mill. (P Miller, British lx Hanisi) 

Mk|uel(F A VV Miqiiel, Dutch btila mist) 

Mir, (C F Miranda) 

Moll. (L Mol ter, German researcher) 
Monmon ter T M ( US horlicu 1 1 u ra Eist ) 

Monv. (M de Monville, French cactus 
collector) 

Moon' 1 1 E (US botiinist) 

Moran (R V Mtmiii, US iKXcVnisl) 

Morr. E(C] E Mtirren, Ik'lgianlxitanist) 
Muhlf'f, (I’ MulilcMipfordl, German 
ntseardier) 

Munz(P A Munz) 

Nic. (E A Nicolai, German botanist) 

Nutt. (T Nuttal, Ejritisli'USbH?tanist) 

Ok, (OKafor) 

On. (C K Orcutt^ US lx>lan.istl 
Ort.G(G Ortega) 

Parish (S B Parish) 

Parm, (A A Chevalier de Parmeiitier, ETeiich 
rctsearchcr) 

Parry' (W or C Parry) 
parsons (S H Parsons) 

Passniore J (British hortrcutturalisl) 

Paxton (J Paxton) 

Pfeitf. (Luilwig G K Pfeiffer, cactus researcher 
and W' liter) 

Phil. (R A PEiilippi, Germaiv'CEilleHin Ixitanisl) 
Porter D M [US bt.>tanist) 

PtKSC'lg. (H Poselger, German researcher) 
Purp. 0 A Iktrptis, Genoa n researcher) 

QuehJ (l.Quehl, German researcher) 

RaL (CSRafines^^Uf'Schmaltz, Italian US 
botanist) 

EGmh (Prof W Raiih, Gentian bolanis I ] 
tiiiiusch (Walter R^iutidi, German rc^eardicrf 
Rausdiert (S RAiusciiert) 

Jiebul (P Rebut, French researcher) 

Regel (E A von Regel, German lx »i4iniHi ) 
Keichenb, (F ReiehenE,iach, German 
researcher) 

Reppenliageii 

I'ticco. (V RiccoExiiiti, Italian IrsotuinisE) 

Riha 

Ri 1 1 er ( K Ritter, Ger ma ii resea rclie r w ri I er ) 
Rodr, (I D Rodriguez, Spanish botaiiisi) 
Rogozin ski 

Rojas (N Rojas Acosta) 




(sif Ur. & k.) 

Rt)s( (ti K<rst) 

knU'lt'y (tun'di>n ktnvky, Uriltsh E.’nitjnisl) 
Kunij.-'l 0 ti’!it.virctiL'r) 

Kuii^t (C ldmj;LV tMrls-davt’iii tiiscijIk'i’Uir, 

US) 

S^dovsky C’ 

j k A S.ilistmry ) 

S^ilin.d Hx'k. |(is;i(.'ph Fiirbil S^Hriv 

luiLl-F>V'!.k. nti!4ihk amlinr) 
SandiL'/-Mi‘|t>ir«iLl^i 1 1 

SturJ. n 1 f’CStindur, NjitisIvGormiin 
rL'Sc.irthi'cl 

Si’ht’iT ( F- Si-lirt.'T, lirlljsh ri’^c^m lKT) 
Si’l’it’iiiw. fj Sdit'idwinkT, Uelpfin'tiemi.in 
pl.iiitHmi.iri) 

Si hf I Il‘ { i: Sih L' I li\ tk’ rmii n pJiintsmaiT) 

Sih, K (Karl M Schumann, CtrmnntHitanLst} 
SchnKNiJ { P Sclimi ill. L’aclus rcsoaixhi-'r) 
St’htlt/ ( Sd^uli^. C^Lth n'rti.Mn.lit’r) 
SluirlovtF W Shiirk'v. Eirilish iTHeart:EitT) 



Acuminate lapenn^ to a point. 

Acute lkiiFitei.1, 

Aerial root Knots produced on stems aKive 
j^rmirui, usually in 

AreoEe The cushion -like >;mwjnH p<,>int tit a 
caclus. 

Axil I he an^le between stem and branch. 
Kract A niiKliiieLl orretkici'd teat, 

Bristle A stilleoed hair. 

Ca I ea rcou s Ol' s ir amid ini tig li im‘ i »r chal k- 
CalluEt New tissue whieli fomi'. overa cut 
Calyx The ring uffk'^nris thalsuiTOunds the 
pt'lals ol a Utjwer tn'ldn.' it opens. 

Capsule the liiy^ SL'alrase, 

Caudex t he wtxKiv isr ilesli v “stem " 
di^v eloping at or below ground te\ el, with 
gnnvingfioints. 

Caudidfurm 1 lavingaoNrtk.v. 

Central spines Those arising horn die center 
oltherTfi'e/e. 

Cephalium Adensc'ly wiiollyv brisllv “bead" 
tornied on ciTtain each, 

Curd.ite f lea rt -shaped* 

Corotlj The coHecri ve n.mie hi r the petals. 
Cnrnna TFiecenterol llie flower surrounding 
the ‘■tijrpiciisariL! style - the crown. 

Cristate I he growth development 

in plants. 

Cultivar A livbnd poKluced bv ciiltivattun. 

Dentate lootiieil 

Diurnal Day flmvering. 

lindemk Regularly or oJili' lound in {a certain 

n^ionoreoiintryj- 

lint ire Smooth margins or edgt^. 
iipipEiyte ll.mt grow^ingon another^ but Oiit 
parasitic. 

lixutic Usually relerring to tniplcal or sub- 
tropical plants, 
lixserted Protruding (rom 
Fa mily Ta xonomic gn hi ping i il si mi la r 
gen era - 

Fa ri nose I Li vi ng a mea Iv a ppea ra nce. 
Floccnse VVixiEiv-^hairy. 

Form (fma.) A more or less iiliiHH enrinltJOn Ol 
a species or Variety. 

Genus laxonomk griHiping ol plants with 
siinlLirdiaractenstics, Kepresented by the 
hr^t element in a botanical name. 

Glabrous SmtHsth- without hairs or ivooL 
Glaucous C'overed with a wsix-Uke bloom. 
Glohosc CjEobuLir, spherical. 

Glue hid Til It of bristly hairs on the areoic. 



Slaba 

Speg. (Carlos Spega/i^in I, (taiian'ArgentiiiTin 
botanist) 

Spreiig. (K P I Sprengel. German botanist) 
Stein (BSleIn, German nt'searcher) 

Steeg ( van der Sleeg) 

Steole C (US hnrticulturalisi) 

Stephans Kd. (UShorticulturalisl) 

Steiid. fE Ci Von Steudel) 

Steyerm. (Julian ASleyermarkj 
Stintdart fUS hortiruUuralist) 

Taylor N P(liritish resc.irt her) 

I'hcunissen 

Tiegel (HTiegel, German researcher) 

Torrey Cj Torrey, US botanist) 

Tsuda 

Unger(iTan/ J A N Unger) 

Unger G fCott tried Unger) 
v^anOosten 

Vaup. (i’ Vaupek German botanist) 

VelloitotJ MdaCoiiCeicii.i Ve]loi^o, hra/ilian 



GLOSSARY 



Habitat ThenaUiral home of a pidiu, 

I lead A L'lose-sel group of flowers. 

Hum us Deszomposed orga n ic ma iter. 

Hybrid A plant created by crossing two 
different or vaneties. 

Inflorescence Arrangement of flowers of 
plant; collective tlowerol plant. 

In tern ode Section of stem fiet ween two 
noden, 

I oinl ,A section of stem . 

Lateral A slioot or bnvnch aiming out of the 
main stem. 

Latex A milky sdp exuding from stems. 
Margin tdgeof petal, 

Monolypic Tlu' only species within a ycviiis, 
Munsirose An abnormal irregular stem 
growth. 

Naturalized Keferring to pilanls flourishing 
a wav from their natural habitat, 

Nomen Nudum Abbreviated n,n, A title 
lacking v^alid description. 

Obtuse blunt or partially rouniled . 

O/fset Section of plant capable of riHUing. 
Ovale Broad! V elliptic -egg-sha pal . 

Ovary I .ower part of a flower, containing tile 
ovule.s, 

Panick Manydlowercd njf/ifrE*sa’iRV, 

I Vet iiijle Arranged in a comb-! ike manner. 
Pendant Inclined doivinvard; hanging. 
Perianth Outer pari of flower. 

PI u muse Feat here- an ered with tine hairs, 
[^rocum ben I Grenvi ng a long I he grou nd , 
Prostrate Lowgnming. 

Pse udoce pha Mum Usu a1 1 y a latera I 

Pubescent Covered with fintv minute hairs. 
Radial spines 1 he sprue,': arranged amund the 
algeuf iheareole, 

Kec u TV^cd C u r\ ed backwa ret . 

Uefkxed Conned dmvruvard. 

Resing period Hie period of dormancy’ in a 
plant . 

R ibs Sect ions ol the stem forming raised 
ridges, usually metre or less vertical. 
S.ixicolous Refers to plants growing on rocks 
Scales Tliin, leaf- 1 ike structures. 

Sepa I s l.,ea f-li ke struct ures surrou nd ing a nd 
protecting the petals of a tlowcr. 
Collectively knoivn as thei’dfy.Vr 
Serra le Saw-edged . 

Simple Solitary. 

Sp. n. Ji(3i¥r: newly discovered. 

3f 1 



botanist) 

VoH ((.> Voll Gerntan/BraiziFian rt'ScMrcber) 
Wagner (J or f I Wagner) 

Walp. (WG Walpers, German botanist) 
Walton F A (US horl Ecu Itura list) 

Wats. S (S Watson^ US botanist) 

Weber (FmHier ic AC Welwr, Eketich 
n^searcher) 

Wcingl. (W Weingarl, German rt‘searclu‘r) 
WendL (I C WendlaiuU Gt^man caclu.s 
auttiority) 

VVeniger t j L (US botanist) 

VVerd. ([■ Werderma nn, tier man bitlariist) 
VVessn. ( W Wessner, aut horih' on Sou ill 
American cacti) 

Willdr (K L Willdenow, German Kitanisl) 
Wright Y 
Wfressey Cocke 
Zeclier 

Zimm. (F or VV ZitTimermann) 

Zucc, (Joseph GZuccarini, Cierman Lk>tanist) 



Species An individual ordoselv related 
group of plants within a genus. 

Spines! Korn-like nuH.1ified leaves, 
ssp. Sub-species: platus with similarities but 
differing in certain teature,s. 

Sta men fhe ma le fe rtili/i ng orga n of 
flowering plants, including the Linther, 
W'Ehdl contains the pollen. 

Stigma The tip of the style, on vvlucii the 
piillen is deposited 
S ub'gen us A division of a gc nu s. 

Succulent Any plant which stores water in 
fleshy stems and or leas es. 

Synonym Tit leal ready known under a 
different name. 

Taxon Taxonomic group, e,g. genus. 
Taxonomy Principles of classification, in the 
naturalsciences. 

Terete Smooth and rounded. 

T ube 1 he tubular sect ion ol the fU>w’er alune 
theovan> bearing the petals, etc, 

Tuber Fleshy^ swollen s^^iiLln of a riH>t tir 
underground stem, storing food for the 
plant. 

Tubercle Small wart-like swelling or growth, 
Typ*? The principal example of a genus or 
species. 

Undulate 1 laving wavy c^lges. 

Variety Any distinct form of speciesorJryhj fd. 
Via b le Able to su rx' i ve a nd de ve lop. 

Wart An irregulargn>wth {sc'e hiR’rcfc)- 
Whorl Ring of lea\ es i>r branches 
Hurrouiiding the ::tem of a pla tiL 
Wool Dense covering of line, Mill hair,s. 
Zygomorphic I laxing one single plane of 
symmetry. 




\'\w ^ollcnvinf» is a list of sociclicsand turrml 
pLiblications spcciEili/ing in (i>r frci]ucntly 
ftMturinj;} cacti and olhcr sticaiicnf pl^nt-s 

AfM 

Mitteiiun^Sitilalt tIfS Arbfilskroiscs lucr 

V. 

triLislrasso ^^ D66501 lombnr^ Sqiar, Wei>t 
Germany 

AGAVE 

quarlcrly i,»f EH.‘serl Htitanica] 

CordcHr N.tjalvio Parkway, Phocnis, 

A7.S5W- (Sl^ also 

Al.OF 

publishtMi by the South African Aloe & 
Soccuiont StKicty. Ikix 1193, rretoriaOOOl, 
Republic of ^joulh Africa 

ANfACAMPSEROS 

A Ltslral n Nalional Cactus & Sticai Ee n t 
Journal 

Succulent Publications ofSemtb Auslralia^ 
P-O- ^71, Gawien South Australia 

5118 

ASKLEPIOS 

published b\" tlie Interna lionat Asclepiad 
S<.xictyjifi IfVmjdland l^ist\ Wakefield, West 
Yorkshire WP29DL UK 
American rep; Dana Craiji!;, h7 E lill St ,4 
Nt>rvvood, MA02 (Xj2 

BALUMORHAREOI-E 
published bv the Cactus& Succulent Society 
of Maryland, ZC.1 Perhdll Court, Baltimore, 
MD2lbh 

BOTHAl.lA 

Botanical Research Institute^ Div. of Ag. 
tnfo., 

DepL of A^", Tech, Ser\'., Private Bag XI 44, 
Pretoria, Republic of Smith Africa 

EiRADLEYA 

Yearbtiok of British Cactus Sr Succulent 
journal 

Herbarium, Rtiyal Botanical tkirde ns, Keve, 
Richmttnd, Surrey TW93EA, UK 

BRITISI 1 CACTUS & SUCCULEN t 
lOUl^'AL 

published by ibe British Cactus and Succulent 
Smietyf, KStonehouse Close, Cubbingttin, 
E,eamington Spa CV32 7LP, UK. (See eiIso 
Prfritfj/ 



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newsletter of the Cactus and Succulent 
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CACTUS CHRONICLE 
bulletin of the Los Angeles Cactus & 
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WmKlIand Hills, CA91 364 

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New York Cactus ^ Succulent St>cietv, 

312 W, 49th St., New York, NY 1U019 

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. CACTUS DIGEST 

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Missouri, 2{XW RidgedaleDr., High f^dge, 
M063t>49 



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Canada 

ECHiNOCEREANAE 
tlie Official Bulletin of the Fchini.x:ereanje 
S(Tciet\', 22 Ct>tlina St.. Mitcham 5152, 

Vlctiiria, Australia 

EPIPHYTES 

Journal of the Epiphytic Plant Study Group 
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Belvidere Park, Great Crosby L23GSF, UK 

EUPHORBIA 

vearbcKsk published by Slrawberr)' Press, 227 
Strawberry' Drive, Mill Valley, C A 94941 

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ESSEX SUCCULENT RE VIEW 
Quarterly Journal 

49 Giestmit Glen, Horndiurch, Essex, UK 

FLOWERING PLANTS OF SOUTH AFRICA 
published by Botanical Research Institute. 

Div. of Ag, Info,, Dept, of Ag. Tech. Serv',, 
Private Bag XI 44, Pretoria, I^ljepublic t>f 
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journal of PL"|;XTi,}mij and Lxolic Plant Sodi?ly, 
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N, Yorkshire, BDn5|A 
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CTermany 

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Ahornvi'e>;9, D-782t1iT[ti!ieu-Neustadl, West 
Ciermany 

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77tisy ■ 

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published bv the Cactus l-rietwls Sixieiy o^t 
Sloven UTf Topni] 17, 6l 21 S Med vude, 
Yugoslavia 

KAKTUSY 

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C/ecluvsliiViikut 

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SC1CIE1Y BULLETIN 
WO, Box Ml, Escondido, C A 92025 

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PATAPHYSIC ALSUCCULENl OSOPFIY 
TAjOPS 

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THE POINT 

W'ashingtcui: Cascade Cactus & Suceulenl 
Society puhlicatiim: Bt>x55l, Bi4helt, WA 

PRICKLY PARAGRAPHS 
puhlishetl by the British Cactus ir Sttccolcnt 
SiKiety, KStotiehouseOosc', Cubbington, 
Leamington, CV32 7LP, UK. (Six' also 
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REPERTORtUMPLANTARLM 

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H50UB, (See als<,i Aytia'I 

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puhUshtxl hv Keith Powell, 8 Gibsons Gree‘n, 

I leelands, Milton Keynes, 
Ikickinghamshire, MK137NH. UK 
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Sedgwick, KS 67 1 35 

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ASSCXTlATtON 

37 Ox Bow Line, Randolph, MA 02368 

rHESEMPERV[VUMSOUFTY')OURNAL 
published b\' lheSenipc^rx tX'U3nStH;iety, 11 
WingleTyeRd,, Burgess I lill, Sussex, UK 



SUQ ITLY SKINNY SHEET 

bulletin o! theSunst‘l SuccLilcnl Society, 7326 
Ogdsby Ax'enue, Los Angeles, CA^KlOfB 

SPINALaiLUMN 

Mich iga n Cact lis Succu len l Stx-ieiy 
pubEicaCton, 3421 Auburn Drive, Riwal 
Oak, Ml 48072 

THE SPINE 

bulletin of the CactusiSt Suceuletil Society Ljf 
Australia, 3BnjceSin.x‘b Nctrth Frankston, 
3200, Australia 

STAG! lELPOS r 

Wa till fe r Slrasse 30 2 ! 0, 65412 M a i n /.- 
KostlTeim. West Germany 

SUCCULENTA 

publislied b\' the Nederland s-lk-lgische 
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\ etplLtnten, P.O, Box 3240, NL-4"tKKjE 
RixjsejidaaL Netherlands 

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KiTsleiibtisdi, Clare rnojiL 7735 Cape, 

Re public of St>uth Africa 

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Surrev,CR3::;RT,UK 



INDEX 



Species niimes which appear in 



AcanlhixalycitifTi 1 19 
aurc^ntiiicurii IK 
l^laLicum IA 
^K‘ii!ictit‘iriaiiuni tS 
[hinnrtntluiit^ 19 
violaceuin 
Acanlht>CLTL‘us 19 

Psi^Li doLitan thiKX’ reus 

i.\]^w»pi?N)irp(s m Af -‘■p^ [uw.i 
furrribilia Silt' A , hi.i'rrid \n> 
horridiis 19 
pfi^iagontis ] 9 
sp. nuv.i 19 

fi'ij'jpyuwiPssK'r A. peiiiagtfjvus 

Acmi'lliiPi'hipsatis 39 
Fwprrvj rilM stV [ . y man be n son i a 
niicranlha 
moniiKanthn 19 

Alfm NP wst'j'florjj sec lit pr/.icj elm 
rose i Rory s 
ArtcislfOL’L^iZtus 2y 
era s^^p3i4i matu s 2(.1 
schcerii 20 
ti]biiM,’bii 20 
tjnrina(us23l 

A tfituiimin »s rrs 

sa’ ArioCiitpus kiiEschoiPheyanys 
rr'JjPSJjfVvSt'E’ AriiiCnirpiis roUtsus 
(rr^jppPiwFPP SiY? Aritxarjms trigomis 
A ppj'siit(TfJP,'i ^iJif r 

sfj?' neriKcreu&gauniLTi; 

A pH,iT(Kaclos 2U- 1 
con /a O p 20 
ndgL'IIOormis 20 
RagelliiOrn.'iis 'Crislala'' 23 
rtiigrihsmiis 23 

FFrjiWiSfJ Wd' Sfi' Apor ohd FOCC rc U s 
sniiihip 
martijiiijs 21 
nnenninghiOliiZI 

X ivilliannsirnii 23 
Aporoheliocoreijs smilhii 2 1 
A poroph y 1 1 IP PH h ybrid s 22 
Cascade 22 
Helena 22 
Keuigii22 
SSabra 22 

JfNCPJlrri'iup sit' 

Borjjk’jctus leucotrichus 
Arioejrpus23-4 
agavoides 2‘^ 
fissLiratus 22i 
RjFfirnKVNSsrv A. feiusiis 
ktJlschtJubMVflniis 23 
var. albiflorus 22 
'Crista ta' 24 
relusus 24 

sciipharostrus 2'1 

irigoiuis 24 

ArinatoCi'P‘i'Lis2S-h 

L'jrtwrighlininusZlT 
liic'lus 2 !t 
oUgiTgoniiji 2S 

procerus 25 
rauhii 2^ 
riinnaiensiis 2k 
Arrofadoa 2b ■? 

flit rei spina var. jiig.uinea 2b 
var. aurci spina 2k 
l ar guanainbensis27 
boflltMC 27 
liiprstiflna 27 
peniCiHata 27 
rhodanlha 27 
A r ! hrtN’crfUft Z3t 

sp. novfl2W 
cjnipLis-porU'i2S 
m ela n u nis va f . 6: si c ves i i 21}^ 
mirtthiitii str Se I iechi nopsis 
mirflbtlis 

npjjjfpJFJNPFnp.'isi'ir A. sp. nova 
;;piiios3ssimus2^ 
rjjHf/cyiPJj MS -W PyjF macocere u s 
rowle^'flnns 



italic, represent plant names which have been superseded. 



As t rop b V 1 Ultl 2ft'3 1 
aslerPnift 2H 

i'ln.i '.Mirakuru Kabiilii' 29 
capricorno 29 
var, crfissispinitm29 
rt.w/j tfih’tfn' Sir A . my rios t i gn^a 
vgr. coahuileiisis 
at/rp j« rnj re see A m y riosi igma 
vflr. coluiivnarc 
niyrtosti^^ma 29 
V j r. cOlI hii dens i s 3(1 
var. Colonmarc JO 
fmj 'Lotusiniiid^ 3U 

var. polLTsinum 30 
var ipiad.Ticu-sla'tiPmJCl 
var. slrongylogoiium3l 
X 

ornalum3l 

A us| ri?ca c t u s lu bern us 32 
A usi ra Eoce ph flliaceren h 32 

dltJ'ff/j-;3S;HTFfrjiJj'i7CfSt'i' 

Siccobacca t u s do] ithospu r mfliicus 
dy bo ivsk (i 32 

ssr StcctjbaCca t o a 
estevesii 
le h ma n nil] lUis 32 
A jps Jri nry ft Oa 
i'Mtfltitit st'c Opu n t ki ex al ta La 
pjrarFFFjOM^t't' Qponiia ioarinata 
tmtiHi'lif siK' Opiintia TTiiqiPvtip 
|j(!t'/F_yppfS Ar Op u ill t i fl pachy p u s 
SM/»PflpjflP str Opuntia salminOLi 
i^pr. p;t3jd/lfiin] stvOpiinlia 
spoga^Kinit 

s wiFjj jff Op LI nt i ti so bt j la ( n 

fi srt" Opu in I ia ' 

vershflffeJlii 

EFi'sbJrtSrt'Opunlia vesOta 
('lylafKi'ra 

niltifhmt st’c Ke bn t in li Ibi Honi 
ctt'ttfiimtit .Si^' l^rbitEi.i domlnulfl 
twp/JcTflFiaf mr RebiP I ia 
kuppertatu 

uif Jit iSjV- Rebu I ia narv liL-ccii s is! 

pscjjdjicft’ppfjppjj^rt siY Rebulia 

psi; uiLlodeitt ill U I a 
|wcad(3J)piFP4f scMfM .Hff Rebu t ia 
pscULlonniniscula 
iiy.uxai^OEj r Rebu ( ia 
spegji:£/.iniflnfli 
jiyFbatFSiSsmac sir E'teb u l i a 
spinosissima 
Aj(!lekiitm rilteri32 
AiP(rO(Jicn;*k:S 

Ueri. finyitm tf s sir IS roi'^ ni n gi n 
herilingiana 
fw 3 ?e 3 ;s sre Hroiv ni ngja 
hertlingiatifl 

B 

PfnrkobcTj-iii 33 
c/if i/siFWipRiPs Sir B .mill La ri s 
m il ita ri s 33 

Partxih'ila sihu FFrjurjnV siV 
M.miinillarij schumannit 
Ek^a ver-( ai I fact ip s *!ir O pu n I ia 
bflsilaHs 

ik‘rgt.'fi>L’JClus L-morvi 33 
flT^j^ifpMPPPPrffiiTrfPpNPMSir J laageoCereiis 
iicranLbus 

Bti>svfe3i]ia liliputanbi 33 
fftF/dMCiTCMS .vf FPnPij^iPljiiFrjrs see 
B( »r/icflc til s sa nifli pa ta niis 
Hansinziii i/rfCarhonrstr DisiPcactus 
i|uebffl] locus 
PSor;^it:actus34'3 
tfn rtf ppI j'tfCMS Sir Ma t uca ns 
a u ra i^liaca 

miTfiPiii'iii rfer Maiucana 
aureblora 
field iao us 34 

JtFiFtjTj’ri ^ V A1flti,iraiia kra h ni i 
lcajcoliichiis.34 
FFKtiltSi.Fj] j'tirMFFi SiV Mahjcana 
madisLaiiomin 
ptruririowtiMF sir Malueanfl 
myriacanl ha 



nanus 34 

itfiKida^a ftvMalucana i^rooditxa 
riJkt'iSft Malucana nllvri 
34 

n^seifloni^34 

ScLmaipfltaiuisJn 

BTachycen'uti TH■sp,)licy^ 33 

BfifSp/fOiiVas iNPSc/lr Fy fi 

S<r Pafodtii haseJlx'rgii 

Bwsiffirn'as lipjdms i-wr. 
IfTtvifitmiS- str Cpt letKopEi a liKcrcus 
purjiurt'us 

Brown ingiaJS-k 
Cartdvlaris 3B 
hcrtltiigiana3<s^ 
briLi 'munstmsus' 36 
niicr\]spermj 36 
rfiJSiPFF Jivrsfs str Rauhixereus 
riiHLiinjeiisi* 

biiinlngia 37 
auTua 37 

brevicylindnca 37 
I'fiippyMfji st^' Coleixephisltxcncu a 
eiungalus 

HiJFjFjj rap srt' Coletxephaloa'ri'us 
purpunuuS 

c 

Cfflirfs 

Wivsir lA’reskiflblLY] 
d('Fts%aFMi Xlitin milLitHa 
denslspina 

tfjiyt'fff/brFFrfs set' Aportxaclus 

Ragi'tliforiTiis 

I’irfj'sMJJjjJSsnc KonxiictiPS latispinus 
Str Eipiphyllum 
phyliajilhus 
syAikisriSstr HuliiKoreus 
speciosus 

Calvin inanlhi urn substenk^J? 

Carm'givj gij^inlua 3S 

CephaJocereus 38-9 
dyiN ncvJt'JJ Str Au slfcn.'vphati tcertHis 
dybovvskii 
ylisaiiiKilfri.iiFSStv 

rilosixvreu!i [i^lau'L'iJi.'iirVFUS 
hinppensledtii38 
futijilufilui SfT Neobuxbau mia 
polylopha 
SL-niUs 39 

GyjfinJ'£<J'!'fsftx‘F6i’f[FiifxT6TJ 
srCleLstcK’flcliis ritivri 

Cereus 39^40 

m™uJ/rrxifS(r Haagctxereus 
acranlhiUFt 
at'lhJops39 

trfwFXftis'ppsfs SiV Slcikiten-us 
alfimosensis 
argvntpnt'nsis40 
hfMFPriiPFPFjjj sr GoistiKaclus 
baumannii 

t'fcik'yf f Sir WeboTowmus biulley i 
kFsiFitfi^r'ex Str tichiiiixemis 
brardegeei 

i'fj/tVinrPas sir Hykxr reus caIcli ratus 
ChaJybiii‘'Us4(] 

iVxjFrMfwF-FPPjJssv I ieliocurous 
cin naUinnus 
avrifh'fCi'm siv C. avtliiops 
ox -I mp/ srt' My rlillixatius cwlia] 
orjj^/iu jiY Aportxactus 
con/aldi 

ifyiu!((sA'xx st'c AuslrLxephalLKfrvuji 

dybo'wskii 

CF FFi 'tyi Sir [Jorge ntxartu s em( tryi 

iiV 

Ech i niFtercuS enReliban nii 
t'jj^,iftiv(iwfjfts srt' NeobiixtKiumia 
euphL>rbioidos 

rvft'FFSJissiT I Eylocervus vxloi^sus 
/iiit/fm Siv Ecliinixereus fL^tidlen 
forbosii^kl 

j^twxxJit'frfcflFFs sfr MyrrillLXiwtus 
geomvtn/J ns 

^ijIijArstr Webenxereus glalxT 
Jj/lnriis si'r boleniccreiis 
grand iflorus 



yrxMfcFFwJ't'FFSPssr E lyltMLi’irus 
giELiterria lensis 

siv ■Sdenit'vreus hallensis 
JifjPFwFitrs .vr belenitcreus jiarnalus 
fdiFFj/MrcFLsjs sr Solenicrmu s 
hoHLlumnSis 
insiiiaris 40 

iii!)fi7i1tKsif fkv l\‘ntixetcHis 

jotinstonii 

iiTtri'p srt' SloniKoreus kerben 
/rFlaTlffPixyiVsnc I’ikjsoeereus 
luet/elbLirgii 

FFWTs'ataFrjFfj/iifit' Sir Selenicereus 
mLicdonaldiiiv 

jxiip/f pstwrrr so' A p< FrohrELixt-f eus 
hittiOni 

jpiipftiipxpassn' Aponxaclus 
marl ill tUJS 

wjjRlarj;;?4X‘ Ektckeberpj.i 
iiillj Laris 

FHijiihrrrFFis Str \ ] ykxeriMs 
napxi]eoniP 

ppirt'i raiits Sir SeleniciTinis 
pter<inl]nis 

tCjJMIfflMFF.S MV 1 lykxtTVUS 

LKflmju’riis 

1 irrFrf I J J -Sft' fflchyg vriKr reu > 
onntlii 

Str bpipliyllimi 
nxypetalum 

^JiFSiiouxM Sir TrictiiK’ort'UH 
ywscana 
peniviai‘tus4tl 

Sir Nopabt.K'hi.i 
pliylJanihtskdes 
;siJy/o;il(p(SSir N'enbuxbaumi-i 
t.KptylophLi 

sclh'jJcif f siY" My r( ilkKaetus 
schenckip 

si'FFFj'fs srt" Cephalocervus 
senilis 

sjPijRjj'j str Ajxin jbeliipccious smil h IE 
s^xyatif F(fi str Monvillea 
speg^utzimi 

tan'iivrsfs Str TridiLicOTviiH 
larijensis 

JjJPlifiFZPi MV VVcllii;nM.rreUs 
iiindu/jJ 

fr.^i?jjjp,'i;uak''MJfJJ'f'FFSissir 

I {ylooiTeus piiatentiili'nsis 
tfFPi /if/ixs iir Mylocvreus undn tus 
j.'x/'rii'EFNP.sti’ Wiii'intiii viperina 
F(mA/ri str bolenici'reipib 
wercklt’i 

CM MJfJtK'miPS sfR^sf rpr -wi' 

Uibivia siivc'strii 
Cliamaeti)bivia42 
"Cah'-ini' 42 
'HlreChier 42 
'JfMinrIiL''' 42 
'Vetkiw riami-'.J2 
C/iiji|4tfSMF FFdstlFFF f SfC |>isiJCaC[U^ 
nels>(Fnii 

var. f FOFFdMPrFrsMf sir Uis; icaL ( us 
ni'Isonii I'ar. 
hL>ndiirensis 

Ch rislmas cac tus sir Sfhluit'lHrgtra 
>; 'Unckleyi' 

Ci|iXJi,rrous42-3 
aiiriseius 42 
menieusis4.3 
pk-ufocarpus-O 
ClopSloCLictufi 43-4 
j)nnv.s;xj'FFks Hfi" 1 1 lld l-lvi n ( o f.i 
aureispina 
fl/erensis43 
ba Ulna II nii 41 
bmokei 44 
horslii 44 
juju yens is 44 
niEvri 44 

SlF JppfIFfWJfJ FFJ J S Spr Be Fry.tC JCl II s 

samaipalanus 
smaragdiRpiriiiS 45 
SlraUilii 45 

tiij". /jdJjytMisfs Str C jujuyi'nsis 
xj.rFrfflMFPr/k)fFfJ9 ?^^^'■C■. brookei 



314 




CliMufi theti!ftui fitlii U!i 

sff Wtn/iciKtiis 
CEhVirrFNfii 

Mdmmall.ina haliiri 
fw.rif/i'j !iw MiimnitIUria piTiiL-ij 
tm' s«v Ma nrim H tarin 
p[vsi*ljniTi 

Mammitlai'ia seH^pina 
fw stv 

ILuoUiria rEibbiniiarum 
Cok'iKt'phatcicvrL'iJs 45-7 

rj Ef w'ws sff Wii in tn}i;i a au rtia 

Bu in j II ^ia bn' vify] Ind liCi 
i1 kThiian US 45 
elon>;atui:i-l^ 

4fi 

fl u m i ncn^is vafh braia mhaa rii 4b 
j;iaetii‘jtanius47 
purpurt'us47 
Co^arrfi^M JHf-iitf-i'tTf/flf 
Stit-'nicad u s jm'sa- 
Cuw su/™ fakaUi Srt" O pu n i ia 
fa lea la 

Ct>pia[>i>a 47-*J 
bari{uitL‘nsif> 17 
hrunincsCCn^47 
dnerea 414 
ha<tii-ltoiaiana4B 

hyptij^aua 4fl 
krain/.ianii 4V 

]iiir. |jf u ff Ui*SL’ews .'if r 

C. brunn«iii.‘i'ns 
laui 4«J 
mnllicula 49 
M^rponlisulca I j 49 
Ctirr\’'^n: jf t Ld s 49-5B 
aurf^iis49 
bra i.’hy pc talus 50 
bn-vifitylijs 5(1 
sqiMm^sxu'i 50 
Cu-ryui^piurnr; 

Junilfi sfetJpuntia davaia 
ixhwtiii^r Opuntifl schnllii 
QTryphantba 51-W 
anarcac5l 

a.s:;»iTispmji see Bscobana 
,if<pcrisplna 
bor^vigii 51 

caJipviiiiisSI 

calochlorni 51 
cetitlifiv <^tv M cnilii ia 
Ci»rmidva uar CL’falilcs 
chlurantha 31 
cliivalj 52 

var. radi(ranUssiria52 
fimipauta. 52 

riirnird^\r,stv Nculkiydia conoidca 
cuftrj/'ef'u rar. jq.'uiywuJidf-s 
Srt'C. scolyinoidcs 
fw/ii'jjsjs wt' B<iCi.]baria euhensis 
dtSiTfnstf C. vivipara var. 
dc^icrlii 

iliffiftiia^t’C. barwij^ii 
duran^vnsi^ 55 
L4cphan(]dcn» 53 

I'rvfta 55 
^l■ld^lspiT1a35 
^fiituUj/iorit At' NcnII uyd ia 
cuniiidca vat. ^raiuliriEira 
tii'ii rii'tcuttfii iff Eticnba ria 
hcnrickiiEmiL 

fKutcri Srt* Escidbaria bcihtcri 
/amltM >tY tiscuharia larcdni 
k>nfiicorni&-54 
Enacronacris 5*1 
var. Kunyonii 54 
ma i z-iablii sen Si^ 54 
iirjwu.fjfj' AT Eficmbiirja miniFna 
wtiUw Sff Esci>Kiria minima 
iHl(irala53 
ullonis 55 
palUda55 
pi!lriicfi55 
piiselperiana 56 
palosiana 56 
piillcLiicana 56 
radians 56 

rtfpliN AitiUJ Ora sff C , da va ta 
reeur^Mla 57 
n44rrn^rjnrr.w Biicoharia 
rnbbinsnnam 



mlvflirsft" Esctibaria runvEiiui 
vivlpara var. n,Tsca 
rialm-dyekiana 57 
scolymoidi's 57 

sru nb'i bieobaria sneedii var. 
snct'dii 

i wr . iari .sf p Escs Eba ria 
snccdiiviir. Icci 
villarcnsis 57 
vivjpard 5S 
var dvscrtii5tt 
var rosea 56 
wurdermannii 5H 
Cry plocc runs 59 
anEbi>i^yiinLJs59 
ind!arr!i39 

Qdkwaufua Pi^YrniwA’t* 

Wilciwia vipE-rina 
CylnufrEEpruj^ra 

t-Jpunlia hij^t'lowii 
choitfii^t Opunlia ehiilla 
Opiinba lul^ida 
I ruiri r^t A'f upu lit ia lu n icala 
i-YrsifuJur sff Opii n I ia vy rsicti Uir 

D 

rV^Fintf f f s( .'ifc 5t.4cn tccrc us 

ic^ludii 

r:if‘'ndriLiL'vreu£ nuddliFrus 59 
DenmoM 59 
cryllircFcephala59 
rhodanllia 59 
Di.scocadus 6(1-3 
bahicnsiii 60 
bnltvicnsi.sfiCl 
/uKUFPfij ppjj s srt’ [>. achn I nc fi 
var buamianus 
f an ^jc lists 60 
ey pha liaciculosu s 60 
crassispinus 6 1 
erystaljophiliis 61 
diyrsiaiius 6 ( 

ha r t ma n Hi 1 va r. ^Eij^a lUeui 6 1 
hcplacantbus62 
hoTslii 62 
fmacrislata 62 
nui] I ictilorispi in us 61 
pscy d olatis pin u s 63 
su blvrra nciup ritli fvra ns 63 
tricomis63 

ich n tnm viir. boiaiiiaiius 63 
l3bittL’jiL‘tus64-5 
ff«>fi 5 (jpiit'rrii t*K' Witliocactus 
anuizunicus 
n1atiiH64 

bifonnis64 
ciE:hiamjL64 
maouniba 65 
nclAinli 65 
var^ huindurensis 65 

1111^.3111*01^65 

OfifrdruP/pt# 

yl/.^ Vfpis see M j rri niitta rw alN.'SCuns 
krtfppppfsir M, bauinii 
ftiifVJkiiSfr M. bcnutkt'i 

oupippfipfpvl'ia tVf M. E^ainplolTicha 
jArtTifwnssir M. dt'dpivn.s 

sfi^lvt. lonpimamma 
iPit'Eilt’mii sflf M mylak'uca 
tiftimritii Av M . sphaerifa 
srrrv'4j/(W(Psn' M. surcolETsa 
tiiimforttiksar M. kmp^iniintuna 
var^ ubt'iilormis 
^j^s^nrrflPPi^tPir^essOrM. /yphyr- 
anlbuideii 

E 

Easier cactu ssft" Khi ps.ilidoj.isis 

ntA'A 

w WyN,'riiKi.'n.'US 

bradfi 

Eebinocactus 66-7 

-■irt' Herocaclus iKanthtidiei 
flH(injurvunf,H at Fcmciiclus 
alamosanus 

^mFFEr.^GymrhKactus bcxuinii 
[ni^ynrsHrt.*'rhcliruaclus biailor 
ojfJnaFfFpts i$er Asln.3pliyluni 
tiapriainic 

['/iry^HTUtflPruresA' Parodia 
chrysacanthksn 

Ecrocadus 

chrysacanthus 



awja/Jfl'itwSrt* ThdiKiKlus conotht'lu 
iimrs.'ij/inwjirliis AY AncislnJCaftus 
sntissiham.itus 

dijjijfin fw FynKUE-lus di^uclii 
JiA’jybrmM AY SlrombocAcln s 
disciformis 

(dtfiOjf AY i'crocactuS I'eliklnc 
^minfi >irt‘ Fynicadus emuTy^i 
em.-6vE"Fi1rris jfft- Eehinnami'itus 
ercclucantrus 
^jnaOrj'Jit'ri.';^ ay Lobivta 

lamatirrynsis 

ylffiui 'fj'erjs AY Femcartus flavoii-itYns 
icfrfiii .W Eerocae lus lordii 
^Afiplyayips 4jft' Eymcactu^ 
^aucesccnE. 

f^iatti'ns SR' 3dL’E^>i:actus gla licus 
j^ruAtnii66 
var, inc'rmisbb 
sM^ppuTw/jsSfl: E. Rrnsnnsi 
var. iiicrmis 

X 'Lf. tflii V'rt'Ji' seeE. grusonti 
Vtir. incmiLs 

^h-JendmjpiJ'rf.c ay Itielocaidus 
lu'IcnKhrta'nus 
Jti^rix f*K I’crocactiis hisi 
horl/isnIbalLtnius 66 
ingens 67 

nrfi'rie.tluji A¥ Eyi'iitiomjstu5 
intL-ricKtus 

jTjiiETjWiA'iJs AY Kcfocaclus 
maaiodiscus 

niriiiwcFisw AY Gymnocalyau in 
ma/anviiA.' 

ppjyf j£Fs/jy pppip AY Astniphy him 
niyriostifyiia 

ufPijjJMs AY AsIrtiphylriEn omaiu m 
paJmeri 67 

see Sdenxracl'js 
^upyracanilius 
jipltkSu.s.AY Ft rucaclus stal nesii 
var. pik>sus 
plLieyaL'Lunthus67 

ptilyyyphjluS 67 
^Jws^jtYTj'ftPPW AY Cory7*han|}ia 
poiA'lgi'tiana 
riiiiri ay A^.E^kium ritlvri 
jTHljjiSlfcrii .w Ferucaclus mbushis 
A'ljfYn AY ArKislnjcactUH Arheerii 
A'liwjkufjLArtPPPHS AY Tnrbirifiirpus 
schmiydickcanu.s 
srppp;isnFPPP see Fi.'diotactus simpAinii 
spnalcfi AY pL'Eix'actus recu rvus 
var, spiratis 

^PrJtpPi'sJj' AY Fcrocachis slajjiysii 
fE'AYPES is AY 1 lomaUxtipha Li icwnsis 
tfpirnwfjis AY AndstnKartus 
undiutuit 

tp^kmfppsjs AV Fenxactus 
victoriensis 

jwnrfeA'Yiw At' Eerocaclus 
virideso’ns 

P(j^rrp;p/YJ AY SclfrtKactus wliipptd 
jjWkfJJJMUJ *YlJ>pbE>ph(iiTa williarrisii 
EchinLXYrvus 645-79 
juiustusfiH 

var. bchwanfii 6S 
dkrhis AY E. nivEisus 
frs6pni> At' Aslmphyluni astcrias 
biE'lhdowwnus 68 
Wippp^n rtiijif iisf jLi^FS AY 

E. pvipiUwus 
bnindcgcyi 645 

tnr. ii(/pr.^/[yf ai'E. aduFflv-S 
ctingltimcrahi s 69 

pcftiriiitus 
var. ctenotdys 

dflsyiitYrrlAusAYE. pcctimitilS 
var, dasyi^cantbus 
iflj'. FPiinnf ayE, pycOiiJtus 
var. minor 
dd actii 69 

Ymppj'yi At' Bcrgcrocactus emoryi 
yrgdmannii69 
var. aciLxtl.iris69 
van cFLrvA.’xvntni&TO 
var. varivsalias^l 
ynnyacanlhus 7U 
tendlcn 70 
var. kiicn^kri 71 
var, rwjva71 
Icinrt'manus7] 
tiiF', ayE. lindsayi 

fU^resti71 



j^jrntnfiAV E. scheeri var. j^-ntryi 
^L>wmFr(6eiSAYE. higtiKtiidiatus 
var gunacanihufi 
krtippcLianusTl 
var. fcniy|ipr’ri 72 
var. reyeslLTl 
JhfrrnJ'fn'tW E- fcndicri VlTJ- 
kuenzkri 
kijnL'nsis 71 
lindsa)T.73 
maritimus73 

iHf!amcauUw$ AY E- triglochldialiis 
T-ipr.. mdaruK'anEhus 
merkeri 73 

ffjv/rtiYFisjsAY E. iTiRlcKbidLitus var. 

mojaveHii^is 
nivosu5 73 

PHx'rvFrk^yrus AY EchinEieyiviis 
shet'ri var, gcnlryi 
papillErHtis 74 
pedmatus 74 
var. ctYnnidt??E 74 
var. dasyacanthus74 
var. minor 75 

upr. piYUPPYArtiiPiiis AY E, pcctinalns 
var. dasyacanlhus 
twH n^^jEtespmus.AYE. ripidissimus 
var. wynigjeriTS 
pcntalophiisj^ 

iiij'.iw/jffijasseYE. kfuncnsLs 
I'JUA'ljftTT AY WilfiiKiJ posclg/yri 
polE:lta?]]us75 
%Mr+ wL'iiibiirgii 76 

riddissimus76 

i^chtcri var. genlryi 76 
Aftiennu tW'E- adustus var. 
schwarai 

AlJ/NJiFrtfmsYE. pccHnatui 
var. minor 
spiriiEjFL-mnia tus 76 

stolcmileTUiET? 

var. [ayopyiisisT? 
strainincusT? 
suhinemlis77 
Jayu^YtrsjsAYE. slolonifcrus 
var. (jn'tjpvnsift 

tngkKhii^uliiFEvarH gE>nacanlhus78 
var. mclanacanthus 78 
var. mojavynfiifiTS 
tultiuLsTH 
vierfckii 79 
viridiflarusTS 
var. davisu 79 
UYnrftTjfEP.'ifl’ E- pulcbdlus 
var. weinber^i 
ErhinoFossnltKJCtus 80-1 
coptEintigtinus 80 
Ona eristdla BO 
dichroacanlbuS SO 
yrcttiKcin tnis SO 
muiliaFsIatusai 

iKliEvlvrenaus8| 
pi^mtacanlhiJsS] 
phyllflcanthusSl 
Echinumasius Bl-l 
acunvnsisSl 
d n rj ngy lists 82 
crectocentrusSl 
ihlyrlcYltis 81 

^yEfiiVY E. oni^uisplnus var.^ taui 
ppwAi'tTu yWpp’ AV Thy kx’jdus conothuk' 
var, macdLivvdlii 
mariposonsisS3 
unguispiruis 83 
var. iaul8.^ 
iv.imnckii83 
EchinupsiftfW'T 
aracnnacanlba 84 
ail tea 84 

var. albiflLira 84 
var, auriantiaca 84 
var. lyiKximalla 84 
(iK*WYrj^n AY (.Eiblvu backybr'r|yi 
candicanstiS 
pyriysij85 

AY E nbn.'panda var. 

Oebrigii 
'Haku-jo' 85 
'HakajoCTislaki'SSS 

AYTrichoccTYUs huasdia 
kemiesina 86 
k'uYjnOia 86 
fmaoistata86 

mitabilis ay Setirthi n< tpsis mirabdlis 



315 




rruJtipk'srtfi 
obn^^vi]^d44 viir. 

S7 

iirt' E- ]L-iii,'jfHliii 

sjlvoslrii N7 

fiTtrziam sft* TrichiPL'^tvus smr/iAn us 
Sir TrithifCcrfufi 

f Tii/eft'ni W Ai: 4 n thiir ctly tium 
vkolocLnim 

FjJtjj: js sir 

[Vtocypht^rj strubiliJuiTrtiji 
rtrmiluimtii Sir M.i 

ur«Hlosrt 
EpkJrtuH87^im 
' Abilin [lid' 87 
■'Achirvoment' f*8 
'ArkcTnunnii' tttl 
^AlUiTSupL-rtHis' fW 

' Ashk'.V rtK 
V^simnnul' JW 
’Ati^ustis vnn 
SzomKilhv' 8y 
Ikillyshlivd' K9 
Udml>i' 

'Ca]yf>i^t^' "^1 
'Cirnalion' 

CimilviT i Liupl' W 
XVkiitr‘9() 

'Ctfl«tiniL‘' 

X’hoiiiu.t.y *>l 
'Cleon.V '*>( 

X'ommuniLin' 

■Criniiliiik' [jiily' yi 

'L>culscho Ktiisi’riri' 

EXil’tsiJii'-j Vrlkw' 92 
't>Tn likin' 92 
'Dri'cimlLind' ^2 
'Dr Wmicm-mn' 92 
'Gi.inl Eimpn'ss'93 

Hi-k>niV93 
'HL‘lijn(hus'V3 
I Ml V Gale' 93 
'Impolite' 93 
'jL'nkiiiSiinii'' 9^ 

'JiTo.'y ItkJuly' 9-1 
Midas' 99 
^Kismet' 9( 

'LitlleSlster' 9.| 

'Mana-’illaihc' 99 
'MdrneG M. [kvu;h'95 

'MiHinli^hlSnnala' 93 
'Oriote' 93 
9fi 

'i'hosphrr'96 
VoiAT tk-jr' 96 
' Tri n«' Chiintianj;' % 
'lVincvRjLXfnt'97 
’Pritictsstirja!'' 97 
'Purylf Divarf 97 
'Queen Ajine' '97 
'RefierKi'97 
'Keivanf 97 
"iScark^t Embleitr 9S 
■Sbasta'yH 
'Sky Rivkei' W 
'Snlt Lij;hts' 9H 

'Si)raya'99 

'Sfwce Rotk^t' 

'Sweet Alibi' 99 
Tyke 99 

'Vt‘nULrii|iiNlLH‘'99 

■Wravii' U)0 

niiri vUm irr 

^'hlumbergera opu n Eutides 
asiTFr.s,'w/i{it tatv StiilunrlxTgeira 
eblus.i]iji;iilA 

Rliipsa tidopsis paertneri 
lipiphylliim UKk3 
a npuli^er KlU 

Etrtx/yt^f r Sir Schlu niberpem bu ckk»yi 
cartiiperLse 100 
chrysociirdium UH> 

LtVlIatLlEll lOI 

var, k'hichii;asteruTi;;ii IQI 
vjr. kimnnchii KH 
var.lqnchinjuri|!;a 101 
itanahii 102 

i/i'/riijf kttt !W Sditu tnberpLTit 
Eruncala vnr. diiiicalus 



E. o>ty petal LiiTi 
fiiV Schtu cnbefy;era 
c.>puii.Eii>Ldes 
(mpelalixin 102 
phyll.iriEhiis 102 
purtiiluni lUG. 

nu'slii 103 
stenupclalum U12 
strietLini 10? 

Epi thelanl Kii lOIH 
ji-iictomeris l03 
vor. biikei 103 
Viir. pre^i 1U3 
var. pjehyrbiza ICU 
viir, [.MJlyci'ptiiila 104 
v.ir. unpuispjnni 104 

mtcremeris 
var. pachyrhiiw 

seeE. tnlcrnmeris 
var. jxjlyPt'phala 
Eriitaiii ttJiT^Tfff srt'G^jrrydcachis 
aun'iis 

sijuemiw srt' Corryiiffjetus 
squarrmus 

EnirNL'f us Panndta 

daviireps 

^ai'NbiFjjdw ] laiTisia ^iielidiii 
leFUFiyliiiusiistT Pniniclla k'ltinphaufiii 
St'^trrFFUFtrj^jjjjj.Ciri' I'anxlta pn.issei 
EritTceneus l(>l-3 
biinpEj njii 104 
CFrrkdpIp'str I Inimsiii j-eulicbii 
jusbertii 1H3 

eirJdiidaiis :ik:r ApuriK'aclus naiirtLinus 
purMTtervsis 1(3? 
sp'ifFiwfi'irwjtisstr AnhKKfreus 
spindsissimus 
Eriosyw 105 
auFiseliana 105 
ihel^kyana 103 

ErvEluiorhipMlis pikvarpj 106 
Ksizoturia 106-9 
aj^ureana 106 
asperispina 106 
ehiitfeyi 106 
cubensis 107 

JirsWLtTFrflui iwr. iVpn/fc^iiitvE- 
ehiitfeyi 

herultkstinii 107 
I'lC'Steri 107 
lart'ilai l(W 

itWAr E. sneedii var.. leei 
minimA lOfi 
nj^NtiTser E. knvddt 
robbiiiMituni lOH 
mijearus 109 
VAf. mwa 109 
runyonli 109 
sneedii var. leei 109 
vdr* siiteetlLl 109 

I'ft'jpirFji Cniypltanilia vivipiira 
Esciintriachiolilla llO 
HspKitlM llO'll 

(F^is^i'/if/iFj-MFFr srf Th rixani htseiTeus 
bkissfeldiiimm 

wi'jj^ijTFTSiv Vptricid na gqen then 
tinala 1 10 
melant-istele 1 10 
nana III 
rittvn 1 3 1 
Eulyclmia 1 1 1 
k|iitqiiensjs 1 1 1 
sainl-pieana 1 1 1 



Eaeheima Il2-l3 
ileiitaeanlhus 1 12 
eslevesii ] 13 
sp. nova 112 
tenebrosa 113 

Eeroberjtia'GilTo);e]bei^' 1 13 
FrniCAetuFi 1 14-22 
acanthodes I M 
van lecontei 1 14 

F, poittiii var. 
aLimnsanus 

frjftJar 2 kv Thelixraelus bicokir 
iwr. /JffififlriijJrFFKSSir 
ThekKAOlus flavidispinus 
chrysacanlhus 1 14 
riFjriWni;*' F. emon'i 
emssji'M'J'iiahFS Ai" Antislrocactijs 
crassihaniatiis 
di^uetii 1 14 



cfhidne E13 
omoryj 115 

tnr. nrJjs;:flFJjJS sff F. 
recii-spinuF:; 

Us VO Virens 1 16 
Rirxiii 1 16 
^aueescenstlft 
^aeilis ] 16 
haemakieantliijs 1 17 
hjETiiSiixflnthHfi 1 17 

/uF.'iOlirsiii'ihekxiKEiJS hastifvr 
herriTive 1 17 

/■t'feru ^wJFiJis Sir 'I’bekKjK'tiiiF 
hvtenx'hrK tcnus 

bjstiiJi 1 E 7 

laOspimsH 1 IS 

t«f . jJxmi/r'F Siic F* 
rviTirx'os var. };recnwi>odii 
ciif. siJimrto Sn' F- 
fecerviis var, spiralis 
k-awi-rtHitAas si V TheloeaiMus 
k'uiaeanlhus 
marnidistufi 118 

var- scplentnonalis 1 IS 
ndFjVwwK. rei’UFVus 
pdllsH 119 

v.ir.alaniosaniis 119 
rcrtispiniiS 119 
rt.'i'uie us 1 1 9 
var. ^rei'tSWiLiixlii 120 
var. spiralis 120 
nilnistus E20 
sthwiiraii 121 
! 0 .'iispi nils 1:21 
Sti^inesii 121 

Mitiuaii rvf/- Isiii'jJiiJiiJi'iFFffkiJS 
fivE, hisematai'anlhLJs 
sEamvsii von pilosus E21 
b^Fjinjphvj^r.'iSrt' F- wisLt/enii var^ 
tibun)neit>iis 
nclonensis 122 
viridesoens 122 

ivisli^enii van iibucoiiejnsis 122 
Frailea 112 
Asteniide*; 122 
ojs/j jj jfW Sir Fr dsterniiivs 
1‘urv'ispiiu 122 
fifuFtiirlFsoitsirF. py>pti.itL-A var 
ptiaeixlisca 

pyj^maea van pbat'odi.sea 121 



js fnJssfkiiJFUii ws sft' 
Arieisin>cacEus crassihiimatus 
MMifiwtasSir AnL'istrticai’lus 
undnatiis 

Gttlden barrel sa- Fehiin.xaeEus 
gnsscvnii 

CniSfFmtf llrrjrfl riTFFrt Srt’ Opisntia 
bradiinina 

Cymiux'actus 123-5 

Ssr EseubaiiA aj;u imeana 

tx^uinii 123 
Van nova 123 
var. senilis 323 
gielsdErrOana 123 
bompilus 123 
hybrid 124 
knuEhiamis 114 
mandragofa 124 
saiien 

subterraneust25 
var» /jira^Oiiae l]^ 

viececkii 123 
var. major 125 
Gymnocalydum 126-33 
UF^J^Jrl^‘ stT C- m u I tiflnrum 
bmchii 126 

bnichiiffl^JsjFnrrjFFF 126 

canleiusianum 126 
CasK'Danosii 126 
Jenudatuni 327 
yjibb^'iSiJin 127 
horridispinum 127 
horsOj 127 
hybtapkurum 127 
var. Eervidijr 127 
iulilifi'jisrsdK’ G. bruchii 
leeamim 12fi 
van iietreLidTuim 12?i 
marqueKii var, ar)>enlinense 128 
jnarsoneri I2fl 
ma^anense 119 
mihanovidiii 119 



var. tneduchii 129 
vajf. fried nchii cristate 
'Nishiki' 129 
cv- 'Hibutfin' 129 
rnoAtii 3 '30 
multirorum 130 
niduLins 130 
nij;'nan.'^>]ah]tii 130 
uoLultum 330 
pl.ilershe 130 
pu^jonaiMntbuni 131 
quehliaimnt 133 
Cv. 'ReinelO 133 
riniense 1.32 
s.s^ionL> 132 
schJcki.^nE,1aiiL£ii 332 
var deliiehl 132 
schrikxJi'rianuin var. 132 
spcjv'^ibnii 133 
Irtancaiilhurn 133 
vat'ten 333 
weissiiiniiTTi 133 

CyFFrFM'emoi twrcrtFii^ra'Frjrf.s sen 
Rrow'nmj^ia microspL'nna 

H 

Kkiaft.eivereus 134-6 
acanlhixLidus 134 
acraiiOui!^ 1 31 
auTViSpinuS 334 
chosicensis E35 

FWw/(cfFF,i^'tdiFrisAr hi. acanlhtK'Lrdiis 
rf|.x'ns 135 
setosus 135 

lenuis 1 35 
versk'oloF 136 

IflFFriefiV'tllcJ tfS 

li/jjjujildi^'ajjTkrT.s .-itv FerticaLlus 
bamalacanlhiis 

-•i'J'L'i/iiFJJis iA' FenxMctus setispinus 
irFJi'nwEtfs mt Ain.’istinXJi.'tiiSi 
uneitsalus 

/kirii^iF kf nFrFFiub- ^r I kitinra iK'irnaiTtiie 
Harrisij 136 

|j|iFF|iferfjJjj *r ErtiJLfreus bs Fjipltind i i 
P’acilis 336 
j^ueLichil 136 

;«shTlrj:¥v Fjii’jcvn.'os |u>HLx'i1ii 
;iFjrii JF Jt'Fisj's w Eriocm' us 
ptmiinensis 

iitfwFFrFrir-/wjffw str 
Ci'pEialiKereusi hi spjx'jiisledtii 
Hatiora 137 
epiphyllotdcs 137 
bna bradei 137 
Iterminiiie 137 
scilkrvminides 137 
HfJwtffJfA’fJVJlS 
jiiFiiJiFJ,^iik'FL;j's siY Trichixcreiis 
andalRAk-Tisis 
y FiiFiiir/lonjs .w 1'nchtKvn.'us 
^nindifkirus 

/rrnrsi'ljyi sn' Trichtxmrushua!>cba 
IFix'i I .“sv Trii:lx>cerL‘us tit ri|ensis var. 
ptxtn 

i(f rsy'WHLs w Tricheiceri'us Eari|eii sis 
I leliixYrt'iis 1 .18 
irFFmiDJFi-jjsts sr 1 1. spedosus 
var, aniecaiiL-nsis 
annalmnnus 1 38 
sp nova 33H 

Si'TTftfjjssir 1 1. s|.>«.1(isus var. sx^iratuF' 
spieitmus 1.18 

var. aiiK'cainensis 1 38 
var serralids 1 38 
var, supi^rbos 3,18 
siFfw^jissw H. spenosus var 
sTipyrtFos 

F/i9(u.'/rriFStr liptcatitis ‘Hii33y Ckile’ 
FkvJfii'fucr'n'JisfeFStrAi.i'.'in' 

Stenixoreus bvneckei 
FtilLtewiitler.i a u rtiispina 1 39 
I lomaliKi'pl'ijOii tvXi'^nsi^ 139 
Fft VFftkiWi'E rr H cfrspwK sci' Neop< irivriii 
crispA 

ElylcKvneHS I3M0 
Emniiensis 139 
CalCaralus [40 
oti:lcnriu.s 1-40 
guJtetTuJensis 140 
naptiliHinis 1-10 
ixamponj.s 140 

H- undaius 

undalus blO 



316 




W NwspurlL'ria 

lindk'yi 

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Ai'rtffFFlillH 

Jf iJr'/KFTiTfTFFJF StT MflJll OuHq nil 

^lU'lMn^n.irkii 

jir M,irnTTi il kinii 
(i-KHKintSM 

I 

?J^FtiFFfclCtWr{F5 

/VFinie?; ^k¥ SlcTKKVnMlS 
iKTVtkci 

iVJ-f I'tiTF'lf/jlfcTFFiiS Sir Amiil t(K\'n.’US- 
i,iinwriKtitianiLi!i 
f/j^i ftyt’Sft ttiifhipi' 

srt' Slu nttoiruusi 
dumorticri 

AiiJtojjJiS jw ^JchyturfUFi hLilli.'muii 

(afttis iSEr Ami Aloi^-reus kietus 

FFwn/FFi'sii5t¥SU^niH\'n.'Uh iHdrlinrL-zu 
f 5lf niTccrt'u b IrL'lt'asii 

![¥]»T! srr PflchyiX‘n?us WL'b^ri 
l4,Hxr¥l‘tUS I^] 
twhn/nsi?i HI 

j«r. L. cfilovcsil 

pslcvL'Sii H] 

LrjmiiKOnfpttiirriflil rJrrrviFFFFF ^ 
Curf'phiinih.i micniTmdJi var 
mnyiinii 
topisniTiijm HIH 
i'ujii'njFUsr/FFFSiT L. inidftinirw? 

vjr csvLiTHJHufn 
i:^rudik^rmL' 142 
viiT. anct-'ps H2 
var. cavemoMjm H2 
kni^hlii 142 
myfrburus H.'! 
diMirctil^ 145 

j^tf’U’rulsiit! nac Klupbj]J<i gihbcmla 
\fFu;j£/F/?iJfUFFj Sir RhtpHiiliis ^andiflora 
hnnl]i’iiinum H3 

ilJFjf/FUl'^fl'/L' W 

lanthothHe 
Nirvntziamim 144 
wjiFWtit'tfFF(^jjjwj sw Acflnth[H‘Mp!«ilis 
morcxTanlha 

FFF ijiosj j rFFS sft" L . crodl! Fntii? 
vjir. rriynsunis 

[Mradoxum 144 

pjJFrFfrtHfWt IFSSiT RhipNjlb 
punifttnJistiis 
f j<nF?FKFFFi’Fr.-iis jtirt' Rh Epulis 
tucum>inL'nsis 
wamiin^inuin 144 
U'uchtrnbLTjjia prindpln 144 

FFCfh'di fieV No|m I xiidiiii 

itiJfdougjIJl 
U^bivia |454i 

ajtiiF(s^Ji?Fy jrt Per Tricht»CL'rt?us 
ariJ.il^lL'npi*) 

!k 1' FA'hiiTK'p5l& 
aradmiiL'antha 
rfi^rrtJ sn' Rii.’KiFiiFpfiilsjur'i?a 

tiFF (tUtijlitni s*r FjfbintppsLs .lurva 
v.ir. dlbiElura 
biickdx'T^^l 145 

L-jL^pilcbii v,ir. miniatiflitfiS 145 
chryiMinIha 145 

pbp. I.ijuiarui 

rJHFIfFlwrfllKP tWF' irflsJlF^rXclifJ 
iilil'otHiha 
L'orbuta H5 
lajTiiitimt‘rsis H5 

!ur, ijjjFiFptlfcFnFAr bichinopfiiEi 
fliirciivflr iiurantiacd 

vnr. luomataniha 145 
iwr, IndKNj-ifjliri AK^Kchinopsyt 
aurt.'kivar. k^uroirialla 
(umx 14fi 

,t^JjjjjL[F AT E.. jojuKiTis t'tr. };ljui:a 
jfntfuliflvrn jw T richi.)aTi>us 
^rardinonipi 
jajoijna 14b 
ViTgldlKlj 146 
^iH»yiapfpiup.!i^r L-liprtJji 



mdrsoneri t4fi 
ii4i^i>triclia E47 
raphidflcanlbj 147 
ft/pjjJtJrfis !«r. <^jWxrnjfl(mFArL. 

sublimiflsifJ 
silvLStrii H7 
147 

bublimilTisra |47 
Liri'ilunsib I4H 
tie^rlUiid 146 
Liibivopis 14tl-9 
'Diiijitv Bess' 14S 
'Helfrn' 14« 

'OfJtijpt? Flcwy'’ 149 
'Stars and. SlTipes’ 149 
'Sussex Hybrids' H9 
tj>phiHX’nfiis l49-!k] 

149 

schtitbi 149 
var- munshn^sijs 150 
Uipbophora 150 
lewhrniis^x L. wHUainsu 
wLltijimsii tS> 

var eoesplUiSti ISO 
Viir.diWiasii 13(1 
Usxxml hcHXirus 1 5 1 
mxmjs/'jJixx^v'W Hiliit?winlera 
diireispina 
camaraunsis 151 
grandik'sscllalus 151 
pixip] 44 -^ Ooralcjclus nanus 
LymanbenMiniP TfiiLTanllu I5l 



iTmiJ W Stirnocercus ernta 

^FFPPrppftJsMS fSrt‘ Stern H.vft.us 

f>ummusus 

AlmrpiVJifrie; «FjFfitLinjJs ser 
Aslni-phytiim cdprija^mc 
Maihuenia poepp]^i 151 
MaihuL'niupsii 152 
ddinvtinii vnr. hitki'Uit 152 
f^kirneratdl 152 
jVIuJffftlfjlF^JIFS 

(*npjjifi'Fd!t !W Parodia ertnaf ea 
/f^iJrF^iTniJi^M Mirtfieaclus 
tt.‘pbfacan(hup 

Mamj J kifJSi.Hi soiulis see Mam rntltiuid 
senilis 

WammilEaiia 152-SS 
a^ui FTfl sr M- 
alb(,>sa.’ins 1 52 
albiarmatd 155 
jlhbcumj 153 
albilanald 153 

ePFPd/ri'MtF Curyphantha J ndrea-e 
anriiiiilJ 153 
ajTiiillata 1 53 
iLSi'epujbxjjjsflr M- Rlassii 
var. ascenjaonis 
aurcilanata 153 

t»ckL'bergiiiia var, ermibtii 154 
batsasuides 1 54 
b^rbdU 154 
baumii 154 
beneckd 155 
blossreldiatia 155 
bticasana 1 55 
viifk mullLlanala 15b 
bomlycina 156 
tnxylji ] 56 
camptutni’lia 156 
var. subinentiis 156 
Candida 15? 

Ciipcnsis 15? 
ramiL-iue 157 
(.'iimLM 157 
cametit 158 
ehica 15W 

chinniwphala I SB 

L’(aurxlji iw Coryphnintha dav ala 

c(4hnii I5B 

Ci4linsii 159 

CnnlpTesSii 159 

cipxj/wbt) AT M. k-invinskiana 

i'npri'rx/tf AT Lobivia cuibwki 

CTUoji'LTa 159 

Klamwiii 

rAii/f«(rt stvM. clegans 
decipions 159 
deherdbana 159 
var. dixtwmii 159 
dcnsisplna l6d 



discnlur 1611 

efodwppfiSiTM deherdtiana van 
dixisonii 

cliaPb'JpjFidxn sn Mr schiirdcaiu 

duolarmis 160 

duwei 160 

echinaria 16(1 

OjcllLlITlLt 160 

fFliFgans 161 

AS.’ Cory'plianIha 
clephanlidcns 
elonj^t^ 1 61 
Imacrislala 162 
erectacanlha 162 
cfpresliVsrf M . backetn-Tpiana 
var. cmesHi 
urythnRiptrmia J62 
cverriLinniiiuP 162 
fitlkauj 162 

/^tfrtssvjSAV M. luvcisa 
fumiusa 163 
parcssii 161 
^umeri 161 
^arvvsa 163 
^assU 164 

v4Tr asoensiunis 161 
VJT. nt>minisdulds 164 
^cfiJAT M. sabdw vaf. 

^cwjia AT Cory pb.inl ha 
ulluiiLs 

nribcnKarpa 
var. grahamu 
gruAinii L61 
guel7<iwTana 165 
guorteponis 165 
guilja ununiana 165 
hahniana 165 
halei 165 

M. saboae var 
Kaudeana 
heidiaL- 165 
hemande/ii 166 
berrerae 166 
beyderi J66 
hurnbnkltti 166 
jaliscana 167 
johnstonii 167 
karvb'insldanii 167 
knipix^iarbi 167 
kraenenbuehlii 167 
la^iaCantha 167 

itrr. AT M. lasdacjntha 

Uni I6B 

Ima dasyacartiha 168 
fnu subducta 168 
lenla 166 
lungilUira 1 69 
fiTia stcsmpleri 169 
lungimamma 169 
var. uberiJ<]mdsl69 
niagitcricola 169 
mjignirica 169 
■nainiac 17U 
marksiana 170 
nialuda 17(1 
TraTatUnensis 170 
nridiiteLiica 170 
iTLvrcadeiisLS 17D 
pfFjitTPaFt'nS.'^ff EpLtheLantha 
mkrumeris 
miaucarpfl l7l 
var gTahamii 171 
var. utLviae 171 
m5cn4heUt7| 
miegejna 172 
nux4]eriana 172 
molltfndLKrffiana 172 
nxjvuiisis 172 
muvhlenpftndtii 172 
niLiltidigitata 173 
mjxlfj'ftpnxfj's AvKi. erylbTuspvrtna 
tnystAX 173 
rwriii 173 
lupina 173 
rtcjapunsis 174 

panijripl rsina .w M . muehlenplurdbi 
nivf>sa 174 
nurK’/ii 174 
c)bcondJal74 

tVri'jiFi’-VT M. micjix:arpa vsr,oliviao 
Lv6’r-FiFipJtpniiF SA’ M. cai^dtda 

LiterEn 174 
painlcri 175 
parkinsunii 1 75 



peclinifera 173 
pcmiLspinnsa 175 
van ruzasensts 175 
peiT<iiphiU 175 
peHerstwiii 176 
pilcay ensib 1 76 
pdispina 176 
plumoiia 176 
pondii 177 
psKclgeri 177 

^jrtbweiFppji.AvCoryphanlha ^x'lUisiana 
pmltfera 177 

pA'jjikvfiFCJgrw stv M . sempervi vi 
prx.//r/x^xFJFi6] .AS* M. n?kui 
niif mFFJS Sir Curyphanlha rad ians 
j5UriltiiflJJ6'ssFPFiifF sff Ciiryphanlba 
davata var. radieanlisslTTia 
rtTiFmiitfSft'Cciiyfrhaiillu reeurvala 
rektii 177 

reppernhagenil I7B 
rtiEidairlha ITB 
vflf. rubra 17K 

riJfi*fflijfl Af M, chiorioLvphaJa 
rubnTgrandis 176 
saboaijl78 
var. goldii \7^} 
var. naiidcana 1 79 
naffontitiev^^ camHii 
schiedcana 179 
sdiumannu 179 
schwaftqi 179 
scrippsiana ISO 
!ii:'ntpcrvi.vfc ISO 
soniliii two 
seLspina 181 

sIuxjt/hfpnp jw M. bkissleldUna 
sciil:wprif Stv M. eumprt.’ssa 
.w^ltsknidefE 181 
sphacvlala 181 
sphaeric^ 181 
spiiXisisstiria 181 
sfjiPFPj^AfM. ItMisiiloTa 
fma stjnipUri 
standleyj 182 
surculosfl 182 
*>w!nglei 182 
[aylorinnim IfiZ 
lt.*gellK’r^nL\ 183 
li'InraaiNuFATM. obainella 
lotrancislTa 183 
1153 

undiiAla 183 
vvtuU 183 
I vipcrina 183 
vobumensis 184 
weingarliajia 184 
h^iL'singeri 184 
wdeuxii 184 
winterac 184 
wfighbl I S4 
y'jK^uurEhis 1 85 
^wcatecdfiCnsis 185 
m/ppfwpwsit M. ivinietae 
I ^n.'ilTrjiEiEbana 185 
zeplivTanrhutde^ 185 
Mijft'ptoprxnlicF xrtiiff pwi' spc Opuntia 
marenae 

Mtfxjf iM/J/mrn’us FPKFFj'f pwU av 
S tenuCenJUS maiginatus 
AixjfxJ'iPFiirt.rrt'MS miui at Burideactus 
nanus 

MnriWfm dtryiWJiniiitttf .vt 
Fptphyll u m chiy stcardiu m 
Alnn^iii^iTUs Ji'Ftrriri'f .w 
blemjceri’us (hurbgri 
Malucaru 186-8 
Aurantiaca 186 
akiroiOora 186 
krahnii 186 
niadistmiurufn 187 
myriacanthij 187 
on.tK.loxa 1S7 
paudeostata 187 
pvilzii 187 
ritleri 18B 
viutati'ii!; I SB 

Aitrfju^olirnw rrrxFi-ppni fte Kebuita 
auteiilura 

srUxjjVrfc'ftr'xmFBiF [Mr. irfFr.Hlfipjjj sr 
Rebutia einskHnii 
Md(KHiduSlflS-91 
amelhystinus 188 
aifurcus 188 
bahiensts I SB 



317 




briMilwLiyi (8M 
catsiu:; I8y 

?Si V M f vx’hru nirri fwp. 
canescups 

ci\*mni>philus 
ertiL'slii IK9 
t.T>'(hrao5nthufi 189 
e^rtcvesii ]H9 
(anN!^’nsiaPUS 1^!9 
k?vitesti3bis 
rruitan/^us l^t) 
oaxaa'psis 190 
t)rL'J^l Sip. crvmTn>phikih ]9ll 
pcniviapusv^jr. eanctensis 19(3 
var. 191 

t(.)raiini:-nsi& 191 

sff M. amel h^'^itinps 
44cJ^ljrwriMlijj^' M. vCIlc'S'lLt 
^varasii l9t 

/I'hntiH'ri ssp. caiK'sccrs 19 1 
Micra rUtusctrcuS 19 1 -2 
puri-a.^urL'us l9l 
dt-'nwfloaj* 192 
pK>lyanlhii^ 192 
strrvltoii E92 
vnotacintirus 192 
MUj 193 
raespdtHiij 193 
fortalo/i’nsis 193 
THNik'nina 193 
Mir.ibcih minfnsiii 1 93 
MjtnKVrcu* 194 

fulvkL'[.*R 

fulvicopsl9l 
rufiCL'ps 194 
Mopvillca 19+S 
lrampil’ltL^n4iii 194 

jw Cvruus msu lari^i 
spogA^;;inii193 
jVlanfEtN^^irij 

ttofJziflfiit Srt‘ Oivi'ti.wus 
<li>L'l/ianus 

srrtffllff Sir Omi«:frVy ii 44,K’l^j-irtus 
Mother'ip-law'srtk5hk>n iKr 
Echimjcdctus ^,nJS4^r^ii 
Myrlfie'nKartus lindsayi 1 93 
Myrtillt‘>VLK'i.Teuihytiridus I95 
MyrtilliKactus l% 

CM'hal l% 
jieorrclxiAins I9fi 
sdiurckik 196 



tVtf [«/LNj sff PudioCiKhiii 

pci'bk^ianiis var. fit^k'L'iseniae 

(f.«ji!i'rL‘;^«^irt sft'hAxilwria Asperi^pina 
prxilfJ’t'Jrifjlk'p Qrit4f;4H’a(^tUS 

macdoui^lii 

(MlLpm/jisA^CLtrypl^if^tlu inltirala 
Ncvbin^hjmia 1^ 
din^axapchbi 197 
mirabilis 197 
villi^pra 197 
No(ibuJd\mmii I9A 
euph(TTbH]itk?!i 198 
wjijLirLiiir;iJw/tfS4y Milixiccivus rufiwps 
pitlylupha 198 
[yloLzo 198 

aiidrciitNina 

Niuptvrttria 

enoci'phaia 

Srt'Nli.*optiirleriai.‘ricHX'phj]ii 
tUtM^iysr PiCCuJta 

Neodavvsonia 198-9 
apHTkcphiilium 1 98 
kihilapvnsis 199 

M'rtijtiJppri'sifj 4j^4ii vitirs sir Ariocarpps 
apavoklt.'s 
NL-oUoydij 199^00 
(i'raUh'^AY Nf ci>Pi>i4t>a 
var. CLTatilies 
Cl'PPOtdiC'al 199 
var, ccratilcs IW 
var. grand tflt^ra 199 
var, mak'hyok'niiiHi200 
np/vpisisstr Rs4;i4\]tu aibenMis 
kClliilOPIcliSlUjj 
diirangi'Rfiiii 

srt’ Gy mnocaclu^ 
givl^dorfiana 



N . icopotdca var. 

granditlorn 

iJt vrr;>jti wCy mniiCiwrlufi hurripiliJi 
prplcr^t'vlJi &lTttioma.skiF 
interk’xlufi 

ioiti Tufbipka^u^ Liui 

Tiirbi nacarpiifi 
JtjphophuiMides 
FFjHrfltii Tlk'kK'avtiis 

apialliL’k v,ir. piLiadtj wdLi 
FFBJTJilrtixiirrt ssr G>TiMnicac:kiii 
niaindrag(>ra 

FFitfrfjitist^L'iff sr bchinomasha-s 
marip(>sv’psis 

prccfTtVpjw/ji'j'/.'iM stN, torirtidca var. 

Trial>L>hua[i.'nMS 

rtkwjlflSiwCoiyphapihJ odnrji.i 
Coryphcintha 

Fwlfflf 5 *tT miW pkMiT^uis 
psviidiJfflact^Khvk" 
prJjn'pjmFW stv Cury'pbanlha 
puJloipL-ana 

sf Ap?i(fl/fdOTl juf Tutbinica rpu s 

M.'h tpUHik'kiMPU% 
i w, yFrtCJ/js Si.v Tu rbinicarpu s 
schmk*diclti,'apujFViir. gracilis 
Firfkfi'rTTJHrtf }«’ Gy mnixactus 

siiNvTTapt-HJs 

I wr. sre Gy mruicacius 

subtvmncus ^ ar. zarapr^sac 
ff jivwis sfn' N . ct>ni>ldo.-i 
pj’FiXEFi^yjkui SA' EchtiuimHiiiahiH 

untvi ispinuFi 
i-aWLipr stv Gy pimiciKtyS 
vierixkEi 

iiimAir iw. umpwTj^vGymPiicactus 
viprcckii var. nujiir 

EiclihiLumaslus 

wa mockii 
N wpiriuria 200-2 
andruaoana 200 
criNpa20U 
eri(Kt'phala200 

N. nidus var. 

fiVrtkX'pliala 

Itf^ficqesnfN, plani<k-*p?^ 
lindluyi 201 

lilivahs siT N. subsibbnia Ima 
liUinilis 

iTivgJiolll20! 

nidus \ ar. gt'nxephaLT 20 1 
uoniUa201 
pliinicvpsZOl 
Siiniuaincnsis2ai 
st/tilkira 202 

subgiLibosalma. lilorall.'i 202 
unuidiMvc 202 

var. marayt'ic'nsift 202 
villicumunsis 202 
Nwrjimujrulia 203 
jjmpir;vFr5(S5ffr. rnsrj^J(Fnf iw 
N, rusuillura 

twr. giganlea 

IHTJiiiyiFMi N . gaga>^li-'>) 

rtwciftora 2lI3 

Mwworduntiannia vonverkii 203 
MF^4PkiiiciX'^fi'iJ4Jl{|tm stVOpurtlia 
^'(KhiOuLlk-rLl 
Nopahtichia 204 
htFrtchiiim 
macdougallii 204 
phyllanthiFidiirs 204 
Nitrfmubokfv 

^udLFfxvJrPMlTrs sfc T urbinica rpus 
p^tmdiTpL-ctinatus 
iwdt^mFW sff TurhinicarpuFi 
vdEdir.tuanus 
Notcx’achjs 20l!Wi 
iFajjijipii^jj jn.' Panxlba buiningii 
clavL^ps 

iiwt'if !Hjjs ser Par< wiia otuncinna 
C£>Tyn,iidi-s204 

^ PartFdiaiTassigibba 
Ourjcunius var. vclenu\'sk»^3 
ymifi^fF[(Tisuf Part'dia gravssncri 
/tfisi'^iir/yiV art' Parudia ha,wlbtri^ji 
J«Tt*Ti *v J’anxiu herlcri 
^KFrslfrsfr Panidifl bt!n-lii 
/mijy /wffsjj snr Panidia leni nghaiuidi 
ttwsinificv^ ftx Parodu n^afzuiil'lca 
FPWFjjwjjjjEUSwiisnr Panjdla itianimukria 
niinintLLs205 



lFl^f (F44XS PanMjia utlunis 

poly-Kanthiis 203 
pnFlltffa2U5 
p(4r}’iuri'n!i.303 
m'l4rFWJS Stv Panidia avKyiisis 
n4H7ii44>>A' Pannlia niltliiTVi 
j4-J'Hi4iw)ij'4JifFrf/s FiJii' PiUVidia gn tswi 
}ir(F;«irt' l'an>diHi sc(>p<i 
SiidFr44i44Fif frfci'ii>44F4 siY I’a n kIm 
submamFnukJNus 
li'phracan Oius 203 

iK'bcl manniii nus 21W 
u’^rt4£i(istji.wN, flcFrici’irnuN var. 
VLFk'41£ft'Skii 
Nyckicnruus 206 
i^liuTitalirnsis 206 
sc'rj.vntinus 206 

O 

CTl^tc-gunki dem?gTLN 20h 
O'kniEitf tuistFww <^v Mammillana 
bvnnckci 

Q]d \tuin Gittu-S fit Ceph,dtKX'n'us 
senilis 

Opuntiii 207'25 
a]bisin?laa-'ns2[77 
alcalit.'s207 

rti'(‘urFtiATJ stY Tuph nxaflius 
aU’Mndvri 

jiriiF^SLYHistvO. iinbnfatii var. 

arboresccris 
arbiisculalO? 
ari'Cliiivalrlai 207 
argi'iuina 207 
amiala 207 

basj]aris208 

var. hrachyelibda ^18 
bL'rgunanii 208 
bigflLiwii;2[l9 

iTnmfFytkNljj sc.v(.^. basilarts var 
brachydado 
braLlliJiia209 
burrageanni 309 
can[LFrji209 
chkimbca209 
cKnlla209 
clavafk?tdos 2 3 0 
dava ta 210 
C[<hirkeLlk'ra210 
ailtibrinai2IO 
fumpn.'ssallO 
var. iusCiuLra 210 
£TfM(k'wsft-0. orbicuLua 
rfiiYipri>fLssti’0. imbrkata 

dilk"nii2ll 

disc{4i>r211 

L'Chit)s2I3 

(■Iata21l 

ungulnvannii 212 
vor. jciL'ula ta 21 2 
var. Iing\itlunni!4 212 
var. Iv\ana212 
eiTclodada 212 
vr^naei.^a2l2 

inr, FjJikAiiilAn sA'O. I'rinscva 
var. utahvnFii^ 
var. ursiiu2l3 
var. i4;lahvnsiH2l3 
t,rtitt>wsii2l3 
exalta(a2l3 
ralEiita2l4 
ficiis^indk-j 214 

flaiTftwrnr, najJ(iis«TvphKxad:us 
rauhii 
kilgida 214 

/ii,>iLOfrJni SCI' O. cic*mprvsfi«a var. 
fuswatia 

gnlfif «y riff w r nrfiffw .w O. echius 
gLisscHlriiana 2 14 
padltcySind ricj 2 ] 4 
mVfasiif .w Maihucnii^pjilsdanrti''inii 
vnir. hkkvnij 
kvrrjii si¥ O. dilln'nii 
hVilricina 21? 

T«r. crtnacpa 

tnr. ifrsnriisifvO. vnnaeva v.ir. 
urjina 

imbricaLi 21? 
var. arbcprcscvns 21 3 
var. Ilcty^dii215 
var. \’iridj flora 215 
inuiTFovna213 
inamiata 216 



iFtmffJS jwTtpbrocaclus arTKulaiwS 
var. int^rmis 
invicla2l6 
ipatiana 216 
ldska-Jori.t2l6 

IdemEjn var tetracaneha 216 
Unci.x>]ala 2 l 6 
Iep[ncaulis217 
k'udFlricha 217 

^J^ 4 (W^'^lF^TJ'm^. tni'fii'JjJrtJji srt’ O. 
L-nge]ni 4 miiii var aeiojlata 

iJffF. kF4);jJ4i^Frnk« 4 W O. 

cngflmanmi v^ir. JingnikTrniiji 
/m^44j/i;irTiri!4 <3. engL'In'ianniii 
var linguifornus 
wjffc'iKm sff O. compressa var. 
fuSCtialT4l 

miu.Ti.xY'fltra 217 
w4iJLrj'fina?4JJ4ff S4V O, Aulphuroa 
niufiL-n.vt‘217 

miCTEHlaiVs var. dilbispinii 2 t 8 
var pallida 218 
vj.r. ru Eida 21 8 
miqiicin 218 
itiLH.'lk-ri 2 l 8 

FF^J/fFlr4r.Hiff t-tYTr? pb nx'actus 
mnli nensis 
nuiritilunsisZlV 
orlnmlala2l9 

piifhypus 219 
palmadiira 2 ^ 

^xiraguavL'n sis 220 
picardol 220 
plitEcra 220 

jitv^FjfiFrijirsffMaihiinnw px'ppigii 

pubvniki 220 

puktiella220 

pyEtianEha22l 

var. marBarttana 221 
£|iiimiJo 22 i 
ramdsissinia 221 
Tobusla 22 1 

rr 4 64 l'ffiWt). mkTixtasys var. rufida 
salniiana 222 
SaxatilLs var. pomosii 222 
schickondanUil 222 
schotlii 222 
spi'g(Wi^inii 222 
stunopi’ tala 223 
vnir. ri\nvn.'ana 223 
subij rata 223 

snlpbuTca223 
6 ’fJw»fFkl 44 TsrcO^ kltiiiiav 
var. letracantlxT 
lunicala 224 
VLTschii ffdtf i 224 
vursiienlor 224 
vcsl itrt 224 
vioLacca 224 

srtO. imbiricala 
var. viridiOtM 
dtL-llim0ora225 
whipplvi 225 
< Jreocercus 22.54? 
i.vkiamjs225 
var, lossulatus225 
lur . /rnJ/risTrO- tmtlU 
dc.’FCbtianu^ 225 

.w O. cvlsianus var. 
kissuiatus 

hi'ndrikfit'niartupi 226 
iroOii 22 b 
Oroya 228 
boichvrsij 226 
rifs^^'H^fu via na 226 
peruviana 226 

Ortc'gocjctus rrwc<lougaJii227 



Pjcliytvivus 227-8 
holltiinufi 227 
Hjff J^j44ff6i5 ST StcnnCureus 
marBinalus 

peclon-iitxiripinum 227 
piinglL’i228 

siflJtffisr UjplHXX'ivussditFtiit 
wuberi 228 

X rocbVBvnJCt'iffusorculiii 228 
PanxiLi 229-37 
auh?kt^tra229 
aurvbpina 229 
var. scopaoides 239 
buTVihantala 229 
bufiK'k*ri229 



318 




buiningii 2.\) 

chrvsiiCflnlhiAJii !L'M^ 

cluvtiiq?s2T0 

a?niampmnii33Cl 

iTompressii 

iriTnniJinii23(J 

cr,i!isi|iyhfej 231 

L-rinLiicu 21 1 
jjri3Vf'-''n'L'ii 23 1 

av U manniJi 

(;nmmifLTi3 

hiiM.Hvf>;ii23l 
ht'nt'ri232 
h^.‘[l’TIKflTllh^^ 232 
hL>istii 232 
liMt232 

lL‘nLM};K<iusM 233 

^«^i|irrtcxrbtMV BlLtssfetdid lilipiit^na 
nt 233 
Liff . niuininLiii.i 233 

^•'■r. mbiiniJCA 233 
233 

minu(j 2H 
jriLitiibit[^33'l 
Vcir ‘win^^uinifluM 234 
vHCi>n]s234 
pLMIILlllalil 235 
pUl/icirum 235 
ii(i pseudi^tiH’ru’ri 235 
riiu^oMi 235 
ivchensis 235 
236 

nit]Jciiiji236 
5Miinl-pit?jina236 
?iJF[^rKH(fT[™sfr P. mulabdlls vjr. 

!ia)pj236 

Vjir. jvlduw-Mnus 236 
w?tLi'S,i 236 
Filui'mcri 237 
Mtbrn-iiitiiTtiilufi^us 237 
uhli^AriHi 237 

rVnnUti'dtlufi stx IjjNvin silvoiltii 
tjMdyi237 

rwr- P. knuwltfinii 

clL-Fipdinu 237 

WiwltoTiii 23H 
p«anidiriici238 

pcehlesumus visr. lickcisontac IW 
/itrfuiifu'j'sfj'tf.x wv ScItTcicactiJS 
ndstrus 

Nimp-ijniii v.ir, 

n^U&tiDr 
5il«‘ri 238 
fiimp!S(>nii 23^ 
vqif- fiibustkir 239 
wniklori 239 

UK 5fl:’ Sclerocflclys 
ivTi|;htiai.- 
Pekryphorfl 239 
rtW'lLiktntiisi 239 

l^A'tuiofrciimUin .W TkJ (tunicArpui? 

pjiif lidojx'ctinti luii- 
sirobiliftiimis239 

Turbiniciirpus 

Vij|di*/:idiiu*i 

iVriHjceceus 24(1 
24U 

m,irMruij34(l 
itrjfWjJjMjjssfy Nydtictftfus 
■svryTL-ntinus 

t\■n.■‘^kin 24(1-3 

aiulCnitallO 

var. j;in3ja;frum.'i240 
iT. FBtf Wf Ph acuLviy 

var. };iid.w{(iaTia 
rvusiiHJJa AV P. itvmori'FSA 

(gr_i^(.TF(JFWsff P. ncmtinifia 
Wwi240 

tliiii-rtimcntinma 241 
p^randifijlia v.ir. ^rjindih»lla 241 
vi»r vk5lao.’A24l 

yrjjMr/FfliwJj.'J srt" P. gjandikitia var. 

^randikdia 
Ivt-'hniditltFrHi 242 
nriiiort^ 242 
/'(/rfarfit'str P, K^<hitiJiniffa 
^sirlulaciColia 243 

H|i4(i«{ucyana243 
s<>i:han>sa243 
FWijPtFri'Fisfe srt' P. scicti.inisa 



sk^niinlhii 243 
wcLx'riana243 
/inikiriora243 
Pvrv?iki< FpAis 244 

Ptn.'^kkj h'chnidsflciT-a 

^ tvslL 244 
vuliitina 244 

Pfdfk'ra LinthiHhvlv244 
PJrd/nSj-vmw .-set' 

Mam miliaria tuh-andf^tra 

fNryJiTiX'Wflw.s 

(aiyff/p,S(r jW Epipliyllum anj^ulij;;vr 
N^UFFpfi sft'CKwKacriif-bifi^rrtiis 
6jW/ri nef W'vbcntKvreiJS bradd 
iflF'Jjiyt'UfJSStr Fpiphyllum 
cartAj^t?nse 

fwjjiT)' Epiphy lium ocnahjm 

var. kimnachit 

iTTFdPl tfii ,w Epiphy Hum crrTiaium 
jffir rakff siv* EpiphylluiTi da rrahii 
driifiiFFidiW Disocadvi^t'ichlamii 
/ari/tiJijs sfi' Epiphy Hum 
iMiypetatum 

-W Epiphyllum 

pKyllanthui^ 

friinuius Av Epiphyllum pu milu m 
rtit5iii 5fi' Epiphyltu a\ nj«itu 
^ffFW/rftfJ'jjssfr Epiphyllurn 
stvnojH’tiiluiii 

ji( riiJus stT Epiphy Hum nirictum 
Piii'{jO(iu|^Fw,«furir(Awff AT PcdHxtKlu& 
paradinel 

Pj JtVWiVJS iWsKTFPtFS SEV OrLNXVTtTJ fi 

cvisianus 

!>‘/ffljL^rr Ar Cldskx'actuj^ shaiisii 
U'iit'i^iiFSft'Ncobuxbaumifl (ekUitt^ 
!\ltFEHXVTc?yS 244-9 
alb^ummui} 244 
aurilAnaLu:!v245 

rizan'us Ar EV'udypiUjsocffeus 
iij!tirfus 

hart)ad(:rLsbi245 
brAunii 245 
Ct’Uit.'pftjui?i 245 
dncinnupekilufi 246 
(Tri!h.(aliuynsis 246 
n(?54ibiti!i.pinu!i 246 
gtauci.ithn3Ls246 
limlaiijau!i247 
var. gradlia 247 
247 

magnificufi 247 
nobili!^247 
pairpuwi 24S 
pjsillil'iaccatiifi 248 
24ti 

rovonii 248 

248 

■iu pvrfltKtr'twiJi 249 

supthulianuii249 

fi/rt >irt' PseudL^pikiwicvreuP uld 

vilabot’nwK 249 

Wfu.iemjnniarijsvar, dvruiilaiiAlus 
249 

[VplaEikia chJdiipe 25H 
Pran'fTCu^ ttfmpiFif fr^ 6 s« Monvilka 
campinunstii 

PA'iitilttl’iitiiifiroxsft Lobivin 
l^udtwcanthi>Ci-Teus btircominAwm 
254) 

Psfad(>jpik riMwnis fjjkjycfps ser 
MilnKVTOUs hjKw-'ps 
PF,eud()pjJ(Jsoocreiis 230 

a7ureus250 

FFwji^wi/inis Hv Piliw ocTtui 
maguLfiois 

mfKTfioccntftt:>‘ AX'- nios<ia?rcus 
^UpL^fOoCOOliUS 
uk-i250 
r5snjd!LTrirrj?swk« 
alniitiw DisoL'adu^alahj^ 

/ijfli-rirFi^Ji(i see Disocactus macra ntha 

Psn?jd[)=j^Licair(j^Ei 

A'c Hatiura 
fppiphylluidi's 
inr^ Hatiora 

{.■pfphyUiifcdds fma bradui 
IkuruL'adusl^l 
fr!j<hvri 251 
f^unfianii 231 
hkkunii 251 

P, (ulx'-rCsUSi 
nioj^Uotu 251 
mtiAiLatus 251 



kih’nwTJA 251 
l^uroccreus 252 
6>L'tidus252 

ftflumi^ri252 

pjj fw c/jnwrNJKrfii ^ Opuntia 
t‘lavafk]idt?s 
l*y'j5maetict’ri'U!5 252-3 
aker^ii 252 
bylraaiiu^ 252-3 
dciuiaculeatus 253 
rtniv]eyanLL!»253 
Py'rrh^Kartus 

iTMSpW!; sev NctipLtrtvrui crLs-pt^ 
jHty^ttfiTiWNeoptirlt'rin m«^H3lii 
sffJF^FfflMrrFEii.f stV Nt-X) ptirtiaria 
Aanj uaiiLmShU 

Alf/roniifi»¥ Neoporteria seliPyra 
j-fhHfairtnviHr. ax' 

JVvtFptjrteria umadtMvtE var- 
maraycsensiN 

tMTteJ-jrwtiEiiw AT Ntx>]x>rtt'ria 
vilUcumtusis 

Q 

Quoun of the nij^ht Cskrtus sa' 
SekTiit'ereuft grand i llomH 
Qulabenlta KehntrwMi253 

R 

ilsiJihuutf nfia^FUTH-Ffs-jf sT Slt^iaitcereu s 
flLanu^sunsi.'i 

ftjiifa/Fu wfl ArrhTf sof SlvriLKorcus 
kerbori 

Rill's tail caclus srt' Apfunxadus 
HageJilformis 
' Raubtx’CTvHjs 254 
dosank'nsis254 
var.iacnen5is254 
Rebutia254^ 
albitlora 254 
aiirt-'iflora 255 
demiTHifa 25^> 
donaldiana 253 
einst<riTdi255 
fabri.sii235 

1mF»msrt(i sw Sulcoi^bu tia 

Kluim'rkiE.'ta 

jijirjFFM.TJs;Fjm srt' Sulcorebu Ha 
glomtTi^pdtiii 
rand iilora 255 
fliudia256 

var. c(Jndc>rurisis256 
hoffmannlLlSb 
kupperiana 256 
mafA:>nreri256 
var^ hridspina256 
minuscrda 257 
nar\'aecenas 257 
iirjinramriaFNi AT Wetngarlia 
ncumanniana 
nivea 257 
padca venial 257 
pseudbdominiila 256 
psvudominuscula 258 
senilis 258 
^pi«;^/.r£iniaria 258 
spinoswHLma 259 
weiii|;^irtiana259 
Rhtpsalid^>psjs 259 

X flijdrdffST RhipsiaphyUopsift 
k andrea 
gaertnvii 259 

X j;mirafJ7 sff Rhipsaphyllop^iis 
X grat>seri 
X hybrids 259 
ff]!4ua 259 

var. vloktra259 
Elhipsalis WA-A 

FFfe^x: Lepismiunri crudfurnit' 

var, anceps 

asfvnik SA^Lymanbensonia 
mJcrantha 
capi11ifLinTLi5260 
cassutha 260 
L’tTtwldes 260 
cemuscLila 260 
twiflcoi AT Disptactus alahis 
prispdta 260 
crispimar^natd 260 
jfiA:j‘?F!F/is SET Lepismium difisimile 
AT Rli- liiidberigianfl 
fasdculaUi26l 
j^bborulii 261 
^randiPiira 261 



httulk'lmna av t.upisriiiutn 
houiklLmitm 
incdchiitjma 261 
lindlx'rgiana 262 
linearis 262 

lutn’Fil^raFhf AT Ljepismium 
lorentHanum 
nucTanthA262 

/aajaTdFciliir] sa' AcanlKurhip^lls 
moruxantha 
pacliyplera 262 

fvrttikfXti Av Lcpisniiu m pamdoKum 
t.x“]Haptera 2fi2 
platyn-arpii 262 

pojniaKH^ i&cv-s 263 
Tauhiorum 263 
rhiiiTibea263 
folLnislA2b3 

ji*Aw AV Rlup Ailidopsis nisea 
Tussdli 264 
shafcri264 
sulcala 264 
teres 264 
londo^ii 264 
luLximanvnsjs 264 
[(.HFiFiEFiy rerra at Lepismiu m 
warTninRidnum 

Klupsaphyllopsis 265 
X andrea 265 
X graeseri 265 

RflthfcxaL'/jis 
!i^f sfv PereskiJ bleo 
yniFjdF_fiBlfwsa£TPereskia jj;randifoliA 
var- ;^airdLfolia 
lyf/rrrn6^TanJss1:' PvA'skia 
lychnidiflLira 

Ew Pereskia 
portulacifolia 

sfitVififiiAi AT Pereskia AidianTSa 

.W Feteskiii iinniiflora 
Rnwltsi^ Ar 

MwbuKbaijmia eupborbioidifs 
RiisAxaf/irff 

fTsifiJftffiJjf-AT Ariocarpus fis&uratus 
Wsf-ftoa/Tyrt/ms A.V Ariocarpiis 
kotsehoLibey'anus 

S 

%aflFiTAT' CamL'giea gjganlea^ 

Sa maipaliceixxis ciJm'anus 265 
Schlumbergera 265-9 
sp. nova 'Adda Abend roth* 265 
x^^^i/J|^r5f(ATS. X Rui:k]eyi 
cv, 'Bristci] Amber' 265 
cv. 'Brisitr] Queen' 266 
tv- 'Bristol Rose' 266 
X 'Buckhyi' 266 
cv, 'Christmas Cheef 266 

cv- 'RxOtpca' 266 

cv . Gold Charm' 267 
cv^ ■^Lilac Beauty' 267 
cv. 'RudiTlf Zenneck' 267 
cv. 'Westland' 267 
cv, 'White Clirisltnas' 268 
jl'arrim'n t&n^Rhipsalidop&is 
gaertneri 
ubhjiSan^l.1 268 
opuntioides 268 
unrssichkina 269 
lTimcjta269 

var. crenalijs2(i9 
var dciiealiis 269 
Scictocaclus 270-2 
bLiiineiZTO 

mTlixrrpfnJsSV Echinomastus 
ereclocantrus 
^laucus 270 

j’Pr(mF[Ofll[f(sAr S- paiviflorus 
var- intermedius 
FFKrrijKisCJi.sts srr Echinomasius 
niariposensis 
mesae-Vffdae 270 
pa py rancanthus 270 
parvjflE.>tus 271 
var, in(eiTTnedius271 
polyandstnis 271 
paibispinys 271 
var. spLnosiur272 
schk“ieri272 

-spfFMBJOf AvS, pubispFrius var, 
spinosior 

mr. lnifliMfiSffS, bbinei 
EWf. aWeati see S. schleseri 
terrie-canyonae 272 



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un^rrixl'iY.w EchinomLUtus 
ivarTKK'kii 
wKipplci 272 
var. hcilii 272 
;\Tightiae 272 

SolfliixureLiiX maynardae 273 

5v]t’nicmii& 273^5 
gfjndiflt>rus 273 
halLcnsis 273 
hiim.itii? 273 
hi>rtdurt‘nsi!i274 
inne5ii274 
]nacd:finaldiae275 
ptcraTithu5275 
™s(rtf(ws scTS, hjmnatus 
ttAtudt>275 
wifrtklyi27? 

SeJt7Fij!j'i_vWMPPrfoci;vpif stic Epiphyllunn, 

crvflaluiTi vjr, kjmjiachji 

Sffflrtfn’jjs nnt’z^(P ^pc lkinfH:ae:tu& rwz-lii 

SetittrhIinoj.'Miiii mirablLLs 27^l 

Siccutwccatus 
doUchtwpennalicus 276 

L*!ilL''Vi?}iii276 

SUver lorch cactu s sre Ckistticachjji 
strausii 

Sft^TAVJSBf 

Ivjjdjw sfl'Triclii:]CPreu!3 bruchii 
fetrtJUWrt twr. wjtf.tFPFNf T richiKercus 
loriTKJSiisviir. m^ixiina 

SL^Mamnitllaria 

poctiniferfli 

S;.K^iz2;fPiiii PiL'pirujiiiTrrFE^i^iiii] av Weiii^artia 

iwuTTianniaria 

Spider c actui^ jw GymniLxralydum 
dotiudalum 

Echinofffss- 

copti>riogL>mis 

^34:; stT Echi ni>ft»fiS- 
u]tM:jL'tu& djckroacanlhus 
ffwi/4f<i5((r(44ssetf Echinofoss- 
ulocdctus multioKtalii^ 
ppjt(cf(WF[<ftj4Sika;' EchimdtWiS' 
ulwdctus pcnlacdRlhii^ 
set Ethinti^ 

p!iy Uafj nihu f, 

Stenwt^mis 277-^ 
a]am[>!ion!i:b>277 
U'n«?ckei 277 
dijmtirtk'-ri277 
enifa 277 
cunimcFtius 278 
kcrberiZTlt 
mar>rfnatuFi 278 
iTiartiiiLVi] 27^ 
thuriteri 279 
Ima cristala 279 
treLMsii 279 

X Stu^tionvvTtillus hybrid 280 

Slephamwreiis leilcostele28fl 

ftiiifyne 2S0 

Sfp;imKx:actu 5 28 1 
Jtvjt sff Ohrcgonia denegrei 
discikjnTus28| 

£r4444'sft-Turiiinlcarpu:j taui 
/iFj4f4[t^4^woFW« spe Tu rbinicjf pus 
kTpht>phLTn>idt’S 
FFmnT£\7jf)i\srf 1 u rbinicarpus 
lichmtedickeanus var. 
nnacrtxihele 

pS<‘lakFniji£'n)fJ!ji('V,<4VTurt>i]iicarpii!i 

pseudomamxbek' 




var. macnx:hele301 
var schwar^ii 301 
v'atdcj:Lnius 303 
cv, T(»rilci'3<j2 



UebelmLiiinJa 34B-4 
huininj^iL3n3 
j^jnimik'ra 30 
n’LtninensjsStll 
pek'(inifurii3tM 
var. horrida 3f4 
Viir. psL'Udypectinjffirj 31M 
3ilcri AT PwtitjCa^tys t-phrri 



Vatncan in puen then 3flJi 



WiiOerbaiicirtiteretJS jnhnstTFiii 30? 
Wt.4x.'Tn>cK^n.'us 305*6 
NoOeyi 30? 
bradeL3(15 
^aber 306 

iFprrirwwAit' Lryptoccrfus imitiins 
It’irKlurii 306 
Wcin^artki 306-7 

'/w/ciftf f!i 4' ‘nft W , ruxx-u mmmgij 
var niarranen.sis 
lanata 306 
n^ultispinHi 3(16 
ntXKtJciiiTiiiift^] 307 
var mairanvnsi!i307 
neunianjiiana307 
pnrj<Trl‘ir' srv rveowerderma n nia 
vtjjv.erldi 

Wvbt'itx.'iJrt'Lisgljljer 
FFFFf/ff^rs AT Cry ptocereus imi ta ns 
kPFr4Ji4fri av WeWrixxhrvufi lund li^ip 
W^F‘FPS 4fl 

aFjywi>d« AT NtHocaciuscotymidp^ 
crFPNHitf AT Panniia yfiiucea 
pj/yrjmFFi'^iii wNnEucactus 
pi]yai:anthus 

jTTO/p/fwsfl' WtitcKacbispi^TNEera 
WikctTij 3CM-9 
albidlttra 308 

immuti far Peiikxjemps mari.inij s 
poselj^en 308 
stTictla 308 
vipt-nna 309 

Wilmaltea 309 
mLnuOrtura 309 
TTdj/Jflrvi! sT VV, rriinLtliEl(.prLi 
VV4Fr(i'raiiTiFPTfspfFr4F.AY I lildewinlvra 

aiirVLSptnxi 

narfiapirntf at 
Hildehvinlera aureispma 
WflJw? eFjjfU<FMrCJi Wiuin )i;jftus 
ama/cnicus 

WitUix’JiHusamjAiiiiais 309 
Z 

ZyyCK'm‘/US 

imFFinOPS AT Sch I u nTUTScm 
tmriL'ata 

HFr. rrirFrflr(44fl st'5chliPmber]Hvra 
Inmcjlj VJT. CT4J]ialiJS 
ttfr, cW«'irfw.‘i ?ft' 5 diiui'ntt 9 r>it' ra 
Lmiiicalii var. deliLatiis 



The authors <ind publishers 


Credits 

have made every effort to Identify the ctipyrl^^hl 


owners of the pictures 


used in this btx>k; they , 


apo]ogt7:e for any omissions and wt>uld like thank the following: 


Dr W. Biirthlott 


Charles Glass 


B.E. Leuenber>;er 


Mary' Belleme Bleck 


Ed Green wtxid 


A.J.S. McMillan 


Pierre Braun 


Kenneth Heil 


Dr. W. Rauh 


‘ Dennis Oiwper 


Robert Holt 


Tcf^elberg Nurseries 


Edi Day 


Clive Innes 


John N. Tracer 


juhn. Deinald 


Myn>n Kimnaeh 


V, Turecck 


Stan Fiirivi); 


Felix Kraehenbuehl ; 


Dale A. Zimmermann 


Kobert Foster 


Alfred Bh Lau 





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Fe de Errataji de **The IHustrated Encvdopcdia of CACTP ' 



Esia Lista fue confcccionada por su autor, Charles Glass, y publicacia en inicmei. Si l>ien conrespontk a 
la phmcia cdid6n dc la obra. todaA'ia puedcn encontrarsc algunos crrores cn la segunda edici6n ( 
dfsponible en la bibliotcca del CCCC), 

P^gina 24: Ariocaipus kolscboubcyanus cristata. debe tcersc: ciistafus o forma crestada. 

Pagina 26: La foto de la derocha muesUa dos variedades y no una: Ajrojadoa aureispina var. aureispina 
(la mas giandc) y var. anguinea (la misma qiic se muestra en la foto del medio). 

Pagma 28: Arthroecrcus campos-portoi es la correcta ortografia. 

Pdgjna 31: Astrophytum m>Tiosligma var, potosimmi, no var. ^rongylogonum. 

Pigina 31 : Astrophytum hibridos dc C&J Nursery' y no de Tcgciberg. 

Pagina 32; Austroccphaloccreus lehmanniamis debe scr Uamado Mtcramhoccreus purpuieus (Guerkc) 
Ritter (sinonimo: Austroccphaloceretis purpurcus, A. lehmannianus) 

Pagina 37: Buiningia cs uu sobgcnero bajo Coleocephaloocreus^ cntonces scrlan Coteocephaloccreus 
aureus Riltcr and C. aureus ssp. brevicyiindricus Buin. 

Pigina 37: La foto no pertcncce a un Caly mmanthium subsicrile sino a un Cercus sp. 

Pagina 41: La pJanla i^nlificada como Cereus peruvianus es un Trichoccreus pcnivtanus, 

Pagina 42; Ctpocereus aurisetus debe ser Pilosoccreus aurisetus (Word) Byl. & RowL 
Pagina 44: El nombre oorrccto del autor es P.J. Braun 

Pagina 46: El sindnimo debe ser Buiningia bre\icylindrica var. dongata Buining 
Pagina 47: Aulor coneclo Coieocephaloccreus goebelianus ( Vpl.) Buin, 

P^igina 54: Nombre corrocio es Escobaria ninyonii o Coiyphanta robertii, y no Cbnphanla macromchs 
\ar* ninyonii, 

Pigina 62: La plania idetilificada oomo Disoocactus hcptacanthus cs D. Ferricola Buin & Bred. 

Pagina 63: El nombre oorrccto dc Discocactus trioomis cs D. place ntiformis. 

Pigtna 64: La plania idcntificada como Disocactus cichlamii es aparentemente un hlbrido y 
posiblcmcntc ni siquiera un Disocactus, 

Pagina 64: La planta idcntiftcada como Disocactus alatus no es correcta. 

Pagina 65: Las fotos de Disocactus nelsonii y D. nclsonii var. hondurensis esmn intercambiadas. 

Pdgina 65: Lo oorrccto cs Disocacius macrambus, no macranta, 

Pagina 67: Echinocactus ingens y E. palmeri son sindnimos dc E, platyacanthus. 

Pagina 80: Echinofossulocactus coptonogonus fma, cristatus o mejor forma crestada. 

Pagina 101 ' La foto del Epiphy llum crenatum cstd dc oostado. el lado dcrecho es cn rcaiidad la parte dc 
abajo, 

Pagina 102: Epiphyltum rucstii, no sc ttenen conDcimientos suficientes de esta espede, 

Pdgma 105: La foto dc la flor del Erioccrcus jusbertii csta dc costado. 

Pagina 10^1: Escobaria roscana y no roscaiius. 

Pagina 111: Eulychnia iquiquensss y E, sqiiu-picana , fotos inlercambiadas, 

Pagina 1 12: La foto de la 1/quicrda es Facbeiroa tenebrosa csta planta fiic coleciada por Rauh y 
descubicrla por Esteves y Braunen 1987. La foto del medio es un Ptlosocereus braunii Esic\cs. 

Pagina 1 12: La planta idcntiftcada como Facheiroa deinacanthus cs F. chactacantha (Ritter) Braun & 
Este\'cs* 

Pagina 1 13: El autor de la Xferobergia cs diaries Glass, 

Pbgina 120: El autor del Ferocactos recur\ns var. grcen\*oodii es Glass y no N.P. Taylor, y cl autor dc 
ta combinacidn bajo sinbnimo F. latispinus var, grecntvoodii (Glass) es N,P. Taylor. 

Pbgtna 122: Fereocactus cchidne var. victoriensis (Rose) Lindsay es comecto. Fcrocactus \'ictjonensis 
Rose debe scr listado oomo sindnimo. 

Pigina 122: Fcrocactus wislizenii vur. tiburoncnsis Lindsay es el taxon rcoonoetdoy el autor correao y 
no “(Lindsay) Backeberg”, F, tiburonensts (Lindsay) Backeberg es cl synonimo y autor corrcclos, 
Pagina 123: Gy mnocactus gielsdorfianus es correao y no gidsdorfiana, 

Pagina 129: (jymnocatyctum mihanovichii var, albiflonis y no var. friedrichii, abajo a la [zquierda G. 
iTuhanovichii var. friedrichii, 

Pagina 129: Gy'mnocaiyoium mihanovichii var. friedrichij cv. Nishiki cs variegado y no cresiado. 

PAgiiia 129: Oymnocalydum mazanense es la planta de la izquicrda la de la derecha es G. saglione. 
Pagina 132: Gy mnocalycium schroedcrianum van Osien y no var, osten, 

Pigina 14 1 : En ta foto solo se ven dos plamas y no tres como se lec en el epigrafe. La de la izquicrda es 
Lcoccreus estevesii Braun, y a la dcrecha L. Bahi crisis var, cxiguospinus Braun & Este\-es. 
p£igLna 148: XLoviopsis “Dainty Bess’^ es un hibrido de Johonson y no de Tagelberg, 






iina 152: Tephrocaaus gJomeralus y no Maihucniopsis glomerata, 

^na 1S4: MammiUaria balsasoidcs cs un sindnimo cte M. benockei. 

agina 155: La foto de Mammillaiia bocasatia cn habitat esti invertidla vcrticalmcntc, 

Pagina 158: El sindnimo es Mammillana agwirrel nomen nudum y no nom nuda, 

Pdgina 166: MammiUaria hcydert imertida venicalmcnte. 

PAgina 177: MamnuUaria rekoi es la variedad leptacantha Lau. 

P^gina (79: El nombre correcto es MammiUaria schiedeana var. dumctonim 
Pigina IBS: Bor/Jcactus \iolaceus o Matticana %iolacca. 

Pagina 190: Nombre completo es Melocaclus oreas ssp. cremnophilus fma. ci>'thracamhus(Bum, & 
Bred.) Braun. 

P^gtna 194: Ahota Cereus campinensts(Backcberg & VoH) Braun. 

Pagina 195: XMyitiUenoccreus hybridus cs la misma cima que la de la pagina 2Sj)(XS(cnomyrti]lus) 
Pagina 200: La planta idcntificada como Ncoportcria crioccphala es una Parodia. 

Pagina 205: Notocaeius purpurcus cs una Neoporteria o Ncochilcma sp. 

Pagina 208: Las florcs que se mucstran son de Opuntia brachyclada y no O, Basilaris var. brachydada. 
P4gina 209: £1 sindnimo Grusonia bradtlana cs mcorrecto, 

Pagina 2 1 4: Opuntia falcata Ekm, & Word, es el auior oorrccto, K Knuih fiie cl autor dc la oonbinacion 
cn Consolca. 

Pagina 215: Las Bores son de Tcphrocactus decipicus no dc Opuntia imbricata. 

Pagina 222: Dcbc ser Opunlia saxatilis var. pomosa Braun & Esteves. 

Pagina 224: Dcbc ser Opuntia tunicaia (Lchm.) Link & Otto en PfeifT. 

Pagina 239; La Localizaci6n del Pediocactus simpsonil var. robustior es cenlio norle de Oregon 
Pagina 243: Las Bores dc Pereskia stenantha no son noctumas. 

Pdgina 243: Es Pereskia nemorosa y no P* sachamsa. 

Pagina 243 : Pereskia ziimlifloia cs originaria de Cuba y no de Mexico. El sindnimo es Rhodocactus 
eubensis. 

Pagina 244: Las flores son dc Pilosocercus aurilanatus y no de albisummus. 

Pagina 245: Las Bores son de Pilosoecreus albisummus y no dc aurilanatus. 

Pagina 250: La foto es dc Pseudopiloccrcus pcntacdrophorus(Lab. ) Byt. & Rowl. Pseudopitoccreus ulet 
debc ser Pilosocercus ulei(K. Schum.) Byl. & RowL 

Pagina 257: La planta idcntificada como Rebutia padcayensis cs un Echinocereus. 

Pagina 260: Rhipsalis cassutha dcbc ser R. baccifera. 

Pagina 264: La foto del Rhipsalis sulcata estd acostada 
Pagina 269; Schlumbcrgcra tnuicata var. dcUcata. no dciicatus. 

Pii^na 276: Siccobaccatus cstcv'csri ssp, gnmdiflorus, no estevesii. 

Pigina 280: ver correccion pagina (95. 

Pagina 282: Las fotos de Sulcorcbutia crispata and S, Glomcriscta cstan traspucstas 

Pagina 290: El nombre conecio es Thciocactus bicolor var. BavidispinusfBackcberg), pero esa no cs la 

variedad qae se mucstia. 

Pagina 291: Thelocactus hcterochromus cs T. hastifer^ las niisma planta de la pagina 290. La fotografla 
no correspondc a Thciocactus hexaedrophorus sino a Coryphantha cf Elephantidens. 



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