Echinocactus platyacanthus Espostoa is known for its mesmerizing

is known for its mesmerizing foliage that mimics the intricate patterns of snake skin

airy substrate with organic matter and added perlite or bark

Its unique winged petioles

Its elongated

Fresh fronds uncurl pale green and relatively smooth

Echinocactus platyacanthus Espostoa is known for its mesmerizingEchinocactus platyacanthus Echinocactus platyacanthus is a massive barrel cactus that begins life as a compact grey green globe. Strong vertical ribs divide the body into deep folds, each lined with woolly areoles and stout brown to grey spines. The crown becomes pale and woolly with age, setting a soft centre against the heavy ribbed surface. Growth is slow, but the change in proportion is considerable. Young plants remain rounded and fit easily in a