Hechtia rosea 'Ruby' X DYCKONIA but the inflorescence is rather

but the inflorescence is rather stunning

It has a rosette of overlapping leaves

reaching about 18 inches tall

One of the all-time favorite

The inflorescence is a cluster of bright red branches on a short scape

Hechtia rosea 'Ruby' X DYCKONIA but the inflorescence is ratherA great clone of this attractive, large growing Mexican species which was introduced by Ruby Ryde of Australia. A plant with relatively few leaves but leaves that are robust, thickly succulent and blush rusty red to deep red in good light. The marginal spines are large and prominent, light colored and well spaced and leave their impression on leaves that they were bundled with as they emerged. The leaves are fairly glossy above and have a coating of