Echinocereus Rigidissimus - Rainbow Cactus

Echinocereus Rigidissimus - Rainbow CactusEchinocereus rigidissimus Rainbow Cactus You will receive this exact specimen. Measures 6" wide 4" tall. Showcased here in Handmade Pottery Aqueduct Relic Bowl No. 174 (sold separately). Roots as shown. Will be shipped bare root. A beautiful collector specimen showcasing the dense, colorful spination that gives Echinocereus rigidissimus its famous Rainbow Cactus name. This species is admired for its tightly arranged radial spines that create bands of

Known for their beautiful coloration and distinctive wool development

This is not a cactus that reads as decorative

·         Chlorophyll: The variegated parts of the cactus may have little or no chlorophyll

Keep warm and dry in winter

tactile rhythm across the form

Good airflow helps maintain healthy roots and reduces the risk of excess moisture retention

do not tolerate repotting well and may slow their growth for a year or two afterwards

☀️ Light:Bright indirect light to gentle direct sun

Native Habitat: Northeastern Somalia

This one features 3 heads

·         Toxic sap: Like all euphorbias

Each specimen develops its own individual balance of greens