An endemic rupicolous species that is native to Brazil. It is slow to propagate so it takes a while to have them available for sale. The plant forms a large open rosette, to over 30 inches across with recurving stiff green leaves that have large spines.

A uncommon species that is not found in many plant collections. It originates in Minas Gerais, Brazil growing on rocky outcroppings. The color can vary from gray to silver with hints of red. The mature size is 10 to 12 inches across. 

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This is a spectacular, large-growing species, descended from plants grown from seed from Brazil. The plants have hundreds of narrow, strap-like, spiny leaves at maturity, recurving downward to form a graceful ball-like shape. This variety has wider leaves and develops a glaucous scurfing over the leaves. The one that we are offering is starting the develop the glaucous scurf.

 Encholirium species grow much like the genus Dyckia. Grow in bright filtered light. This species is monocarpic.

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From the vicinity of Municipio de Grao Mogol, in northern Minas Gerais, Brazil. A smallish species with secund leaves bearing very large marginal spines. The color silvery green to whitish with new growth being bright green. Sun exposure can cause the leaves to tint reddish or dark brownish-red. The inflorescence reaches about three feet tall and is simple, brownish-silver with flowers bearing green petals. The habit is clustering with short rhizomes. Grows in dry, rocky cerrado vegetation. 

An endemic rupicolous species that is native to Brazil. It is slow to propagate so it takes a while to have them available for sale. The plant forms a large open rosette, to over 24 inches across with recurving stiff glossy green leaves that have large spines. Prefers to be grown in bright light.