Stapelianthus hardyi Cactus brush like spines that start

brush like spines that start white

Fortunately this species has only a few glochids (the little spines all Opuntia have) and can generally be handled without getting them stuck in your fingers

Billbergia vittata cv

Parodia occulta Also known as Notocactus occulta

Second image shows the orange color the plant can take on in high light

Stapelianthus hardyi Cactus brush like spines that startStapelia hardyi Family: Apocynaceae (Asclepidaceae). A rarely seen Madagascar Stapeliad with brownish green mottled stems. Flowers are most common and numerous in the late summer and fall but can bloom any time of year if happy. They can take some direct sun, but aren't full sun plants. This flower has a pretty powerful scent so you probably want to move it outside when it flowers. Give lots of light, but protect from hot afternoon sun in summer.