Missouri Foxtail Cactus
NameMissouri Foxtail Cactus
Species NameEscobaria missouriensis
Common NameMissouri Foxtail Cactus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)10
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresglobular stem, dense spines
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)7
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow flowers and vibrant red, elongated fruits simultaneously present on the spiny stem.
Description
This specimen of Missouri Foxtail Cactus displays a globular, spiny stem with dense white radial spines. It is currently adorned with multiple pale yellow, star-shaped flowers and several bright red, elongated fruits, indicating it is both flowering and fruiting in its natural habitat.
