Echinocactus horizonthalonius v. nicholii – HK1218 Silver Bell Mountains, AZ, USA

Echinocactus horizonthalonius v. nicholii

HK1218 Silver Bell Mountains, AZ, USA

One of the best E. horizonthalonius varieties. Dense, multicolored, strongly ribbed spines, central spines flattened, becoming very wide with age. This is one of only two known populations of the taxon found in the state of Arizona.

E. horizonthalonius seeds intrinsically have low germination rates and therefore some treatment is required to increase it. Apart from presoaking in water for 24 hrs (which may help and does no harm), we cannot recommend any of the specific treatments cited in the literature, as the results vary widely for different growers. Experimentation is required.

Seeds – Code: A-EH02