Ancistrocactus brevihamatus SB376

Ancistrocactus brevihamatus SB376 is a newer species for me. We have had them in the garden for 20 years and they have taken severe cold of -22F. This was only while plants were smaller than a tennis ball, once these plants get large they are no longer cold hardy and die at very mild temperatures. This plant needs very fast draining soil like a sclerocactus but these are more water tolerant than that genus in general. These bloom first or second in the yard around late March while its still freezing at night.
 
Try at your own risk. Plants pictured are what is for sale.