Escobaria minima

Escobaria minima is an extremely hardy, small cactus which is quite hard (as low as -20C) if kept dry during the winter season. During the warmer summer, it appreciates adequate water and very good drainage. Its original location is from three colonies in Brewster County, Texas.

Escobaria minima

While the mesembs are doing their thing, off in one corner of the small greenhouse this Escobaria minima has been putting on a show for a week or so. And for such a little plant, what a show!