Latin Name: Vatricania Guentheri, Espostoa Guentheri.

Common Name: Red Foxtail Cactus.

Origin: Eastern Bolivia (Southern America).

Hardiness: Hardy down to -4

Growth Characteristics: Evergreen, perennial columnar Cactus. Branching ocurs from the base. Stems pale green in colour with 27 ribs. Woolly whitish-yellow coloured areoles each bearing 15-25 spines 5-22mm in length. Edible fruit. Yellowish-whitish funnel shaped flowers. Varying amounts of Cephalia(reddish-brown wool) grow on the sided of the branches. Drought tolerant once established. Easy to grow. Relatively fast.

Sun: Full sun/partial shade.

Exposure: Sheltered.

Soil: Fertile. Well drained soil. Gritty.

Moisture: Water more in summer and during growing period. Allow to dry between waterings. Keep dry in winter.

Feeding: Feed through the warmest months.