Echinofossulocactus lamullosus (Syn.: Stenocactus crispatus)

Another Stenocactus in the crispatus complex. I know, it's supposed to be a "late summer" flowering plant, but for us they've been flowering without any summer so far!

Stenocactus (Echinofossulocactus) crispatus var. xiphacanthus

This is another one in the crispatus complex, var. xiphacanthus. The variety name refers to the lance shaped spines, which make it quite impressive. Culture, like for all stenocacti, is very easy, using basic succulent plant growing techniques. And though I don't have any pictures with flowers here - it's not the right time of year - they are good bloomers!

Stenocactus crispatus var. longispinus?

Stenocactus crispatus is now considered by the scientific community as a species which has within it a large degree of diversity, creating what Anderson called "a taxonomic nightmare." This means that it now includes a large number of former species and that the varietal status of this plant is questionable. But for the collector, a notation that this is a "long spined form" is probably helpful. Perhaps Stenocactus crispatus (long spines). But whatever you call them, they're real beauties.