Echinocactus texensis

Echinocactus texensis has the most noticeable body change when watered. When Echinocactus texensis is dry it shrinks flat almost to the surface of the ground. When Echinocactus texensis has been watered a couple of times, it will bloat up like a baloon, even to the point where the ribs can not be seen any more. Normally, maturing at about 7 inches wide, this Echinocactus texensis barrel cactus has attained a size of 8 inches wide, not counting the spines. This rare, cold hardy cactus needs very little attention or water once established. Echinocactus texensis has pink to orange colored flowers. This particular specimen of Echinocactus texensis has a very large balloon shaped body. The spines and body of Echinocactus texensis are in excellent condition since this one was nursery grown. You are selecting the Echinocactus texensis pictured below. International shipping is available at your own risk, however, Echinocactus texensis is heavy, weighing about 12 pounds.