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Echinocactus Polycephalus

Description Echinocactus Polycephalus, also known as the many-headed barrel cactus, is a unique cactus species that grows in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and is characterized by its spherical shape and spiny texture. The plant can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, with a lifespan of over 100 years.…
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Echinocereus Fasciculatus

Description Echinocereus Fasciculatus is a species of cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. Commonly known as Claret Cup Cactus or Crimson Hedgehog Cactus, this plant is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a small cactus that grows up to 7 inches in height and 8 inches in diameter. The plant has a cylindrical shape and…
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Echinopsis Peruviana

Description The Echinopsis Peruviana, commonly called the Torch Cactus, is a stunning cactus species native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It is a tall, columnar cactus that can grow up to 6 meters high, with a diameter of up to 20 cm. The cactus has a green, ribbed stem that is covered in small spines that grow in clusters.…
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Epithelantha Micromeris

Description Epithelantha Micromeris is a small, slow-growing cactus that is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is also known as the button cactus or the ping-pong cactus. The plant typically grows up to 3 inches in height and 2 inches in diameter. The cactus is unique in that it has no central stem and instead consists of…
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Harrisia

Description Harrisia, also known as the queen of the night or moon cactus, is a genus of cacti that belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, particularly in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The genus was named after William Harris, an English nurseryman who was the first to cultivate and exhibit the plant in Europe…
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Echinocereus Engelmannii

Description Echinocereus Engelmannii, also known as the Engelmann’s hedgehog cactus or the strawberry cactus, is a cactus species that belongs to the Cactaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The plant typically grows up to 1 foot (30 cm) tall and 1 foot (30 cm) wide. It has a globular or cylindrical shape, with…
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Echinopsis

Description Echinopsis is a genus of cacti that is native to South America. These plants are known for their beautiful flowers, which come in a variety of colors including white, pink, red, yellow, and orange. The flowers are funnel-shaped and can grow up to six inches in diameter. Echinopsis plants are easy to care for and are a popular choice…
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Escobaria Emskoetteriana

Description Escobaria emskoetteriana is a rare and unique cactus species that is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. This cactus is a small, slow-growing plant that typically grows up to 3 inches in height and 3 inches in diameter. It has a cylindrical stem that is covered in small, white spines and produces beautiful pink…
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Austrocylindropuntia

Description Austrocylindropuntia, commonly known as the Eve’s needle cactus, is a genus of cacti native to South America. This fascinating plant is known for its unique cylindrical-shaped stems and beautiful flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. Austrocylindropuntia is a hardy cactus that can grow in harsh conditions and is perfect for xeriscaping. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota…
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Echinocereus Enneacanthus

Description Echinocereus enneacanthus, also known as the Strawberry Hedgehog cactus, is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It typically grows to be about 6-8 inches tall and 4-6 inches wide. The cactus is covered in spines that are white or yellow in color, and produces large pink or magenta flowers that bloom in the…
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