Mountain Ball Cactus
NameMountain Ball Cactus
Species NamePediocactus simpsonii
Common NameMountain Ball Cactus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)10
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresglobular form, spiny surface, ribbed
Foliage Typespines
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesMultiple bright pink flowers with prominent yellow stamens emerging from the apex, dense white spines providing a protective covering.
Description
A small, globular Mountain Ball Cactus covered in dense white spines, currently displaying multiple vibrant pink flowers with bright yellow centers. It is growing naturally in the ground amidst dry grass and debris, rather than as a cultivated bonsai specimen.
