Johnson's Beehive Cactus
NameJohnson's Beehive Cactus
Species NameEscobaria johnsonii
Common NameJohnson's Beehive Cactus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)7
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresglobular body, dense spines
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant pink flower, dense reddish-brown spines, growing in rocky desert terrain.
Description
This specimen is a small, spherical cactus characterized by its dense, reddish-brown spines covering a green body. It is currently in bloom, displaying a single vibrant pink flower at its apex, with several buds indicating further flowering. The cactus is growing naturally in a rocky, arid environment, surrounded by sparse ground vegetation.
