Epithelantha unguispina

Description

It is a cactus with a globular stem, depressed at the apex, although with age it lengthens and branches from the base forming small groups. It measures up to 1 dm in height and between 2 and 6 cm in diameter. On the stem are small tubers and numerous whitish thorns, spiral and 2 mm long that cover it completely. Flowers very small pale pink to white. Elongated and reddish fruits . The natives used it as a narcotic because of its content of seven alkaloids , they call it "Hikuli mulato". It requires a minimum average of 10 ° C, full sun. Moderate water Good drainage The substrate should contain a higher percentage of calcareous material. Needs space for the root.