Echinocereus rigidissimus v. rubispinus Caudiciform This cactus is more tropical

This cactus is more tropical than most so it likes a bit more moisture than an normal succulent and should be kept above 50 degrees in winter

This plant has 7 heads and is well on its way to being an impressive clump

this is a very attractive smaller upright cactus covered in bristle like golden spines

plume-like spines that radiate out from each areole

Echinocereus rigidissimus v. rubispinus Caudiciform This cactus is more tropicalEchinocereus rigidissimus var. rubrispinus Also called E. pectinatus var. rubrispinus. A real "must have" for every cactus collection! The plant has beautiful red spines that cover the stem. It is very common for the spines to be white when young, but as the plant matures it will be consistently pink ot red, so don't worry if yours has white spines when you receive it. The plant is columnar but stays fairly short, usually only a foot or so tall.