Densely spined, and in many types the spines are so elongated and soft that the plant appears hairy.
Stems 1 to several, more or less spherical, dark green, to 2 inches in diameter, covered with spirally arranged projections called tubercles; areoles at tubercle tips, white-woolly when young; perianth parts numerous, petal-like, in several rows; outer parts greenish or brownish; inner parts pink to reddish purple; tips sharply pointed; stamens numerous, anthers bright orange. Fruits are berries, fleshy, oblong to club-shaped, green when mature; seeds tiny, pitted, yellowish brown.Planting and care
If optimum heat and watering conditions are met, the pincushion cactus may reward you with flowers in spring.
Enhance the chance of blooming by holding off watering until several weeks into spring.
You can also apply a cactus food in early spring to give the plant the nutrients it needs to produce blooms.
