Echinocereus scheeri ssp. gentryi Mesemb Astrophytum capricorne The standard form

Astrophytum capricorne   The standard form of this species has the largest

Good light brings out the most red in the leaves

Last two images show more of the color range exhibited by this cultivar depending on growing conditions and time of year

I gave the plant this name because the leaves remind me of ships going to warp on sci-fi shows

These are small plants

Echinocereus scheeri ssp. gentryi Mesemb Astrophytum capricorne The standard formEchinocereus scheeri ssp. gentryi An interesting bright green species of Echinocereus with small spines. Fewer spines means the smooth bright green skin of the plant stands out. Most species (like. E. rigidissimus or E. reichenbachii) are short columnar with no ribs. Forms clumps in time and makes big pink flowers in the summer. Takes regular cactus care. Can take light frost but protect from hard freezes. Please note: These plants have some minor