Neobuxbaumia
Botanical name: Neobuxbaumia
Neobuxbaumia
Botanical name: Neobuxbaumia
Description
Neobuxbaumia is a genus of cacti. The strong, cylindrical, gray-green shoots have numerous, low ribs and tight-fitting areoles. The thorns are stiff or pliable. The small cylindrical to bell-shaped flowers are white or pink and open during the day. Its flower cup and the flower tube have rather large humps, have small fleshy scales and are bare at the flowering time or occupied with few bristles. The egg-shaped fruits are thorny, tear vertically and have a perennial remnant of flowers. They contain a white, dry pulp. The seeds are light or dark brown and shiny. 
Species of Neobuxbaumia
Cone cactus
Cone cactus (Neobuxbaumia polylopha) is a tall solitary cactus that can grow to 13 m tall with a trunk diameter of 36 cm. Blooms in summer with impressive, bright red flowers that bloom nocturnally. It thrives in full sun with low to moderate moisture.
Neobuxbaumia tetetzo
Neobuxbaumia tetetzo is a genus of cacti. The strong, cylindrical, gray-green shoots have numerous, low ribs and tight-fitting areoles. The thorns are stiff or pliable. The small cylindrical to bell-shaped flowers are white or pink and open during the day. Its flower cup and the flower tube have rather large humps, have small fleshy scales and are bare at the flowering time or occupied with few bristles. The egg-shaped fruits are thorny, tear vertically and have a perennial remnant of flowers. They contain a white, dry pulp. The seeds are light or dark brown and shiny.
Neobuxbaumia mezcalaensis
Neobuxbaumia mezcalaensis is a genus of cacti. The strong, cylindrical, gray-green shoots have numerous, low ribs and tight-fitting areoles. The thorns are stiff or pliable. The small cylindrical to bell-shaped flowers are white or pink and open during the day. Its flower cup and the flower tube have rather large humps, have small fleshy scales and are bare at the flowering time or occupied with few bristles. The egg-shaped fruits are thorny, tear vertically and have a perennial remnant of flowers. They contain a white, dry pulp. The seeds are light or dark brown and shiny.
Neobuxbaumia scoparia
Neobuxbaumia scoparia is a genus of cacti. The strong, cylindrical, gray-green shoots have numerous, low ribs and tight-fitting areoles. The thorns are stiff or pliable. The small cylindrical to bell-shaped flowers are white or pink and open during the day. Its flower cup and the flower tube have rather large humps, have small fleshy scales and are bare at the flowering time or occupied with few bristles. The egg-shaped fruits are thorny, tear vertically and have a perennial remnant of flowers. They contain a white, dry pulp. The seeds are light or dark brown and shiny.
Care Guide for Neobuxbaumia
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Cactuses Genus
Neobuxbaumia 
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