The subspecies 'rekoi' grows mostly with a solitary stem. It only has 4 central spines with the lower one being hooked and 20 white radia...Read Morel spines per areole.
The subspecies 'aureispina' sometimes grows multiple stems. It has 5-7 central spines and 20-23 yellow golden radial spines per areole.
The subspecies 'leptacantha' forms clumps frequently. It has 4-6 central spines that are curved and hooked with 27-30 radial spines per areole.
The flowers on all range from pink to deep purplish-pink with dark midviens.
The subspecies 'rekoi' grows mostly with a solitary stem. It only has 4 central spines with the lower one being hooked and 20 white radia...Read More