That's a nice little plant, I'd love to get my hands on one (or several) of these someday.

CP

That's a beauty. I had one but it died after about 2 years. I'm not really sure what happened. Wish I had another one.

cd

Look at that composition of the curly spines with the brown grass! You couldn't have done it better if you'd planted it that way. You didn't, did you?

I have to cheat !!!!! They don't grow here naturally so --of course I am forced to plant things where they make the best impact. !!! Location! Location! Location!!! I hope I can keep that grass alive without overwatering the Gramma Grass Cactus-- they are picky !!
Cactus Dude-- these little curly spined cuties are native to your area. I would try another in a heart beat there in Central NM!!

dvl