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Spineless Hedgehog Cactus, Bolivia Cactus

Echinopsis subinermis

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Detailed information and care tips for Echinopsis subinermis, a spineless or sparsely spined, yellow-flowering cactus native to Bolivia.

Scientific taxonomy article

Echinopsis subinermis is a cactus species native to Bolivia and northwestern Argentina, growing in globular or slightly columnar forms, typically spineless or with very short, sparse spines. It produces large, funnel-shaped, bright yellow flowers. Its ribs usually number 8 to 14, being prominent and rounded. This species is popular among collectors due to its aesthetic appeal and relatively easy care.

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Spineless Hedgehog Cactus, Bolivia Cactus

Echinopsis subinermis

Spineless Hedgehog Cactus, Bolivia Cactus

Echinopsis subinermis, described by R.E.Fr., is a species of cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family, native to South America, specifically with a natural distribution in Bolivia and northwestern Argentina . Its name "subinermis" is derived from Latin, meaning "almost spineless," which is one of the species' defining characteristics. The plant typically grows in a globular or slightly columnar form and can gradually create small colonies. Its stem is dark green, featuring prominent and rounded ribs, usually numbering 8 to 14. Its areoles are generally small, sparse, and nearly spineless, giving it a smooth appearance .