Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus - Echinocereus rigidissimus 'Rubispinus'

Introducing the vibrant rainbow hedgehog cactus, known as Echinocereus rigidissimus rubispinus. This stunning columnar cactus is a variety of the Echinocereus rigidissimus (rainbow cactus), distinguished by short, dusty red-purple spines and dull purple-red stigma lobes.  Native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, this rainbow hedgehog cactus plant has several other common names, such as Echinocereus pectinatus rubispinus, ruby rainbow, Arizona rainbow cactus, and rainbow cactus. This rainbow hedgehog cactus is a small to medium-sized columnar cactus that typically grows up to 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide.  The term "rubispinus" in the scientific name Echinocereus rigidissimus rubispinus refers to the ruby-reddish spines of the cactus. "Rubis" is derived from the Latin word for "red," while "spinus" refers to spines. The spines are long and rigid, providing protection against predators and helping to reduce water loss through evaporation. The body of the rai