“Frailea” Genus Cacti Frailea was named after a Spaniard, Manual Fraile. He looked after the cacti collection of the United States Department of Agriculture. This genus is native to South America. Frailea plants are small and cylindrical, with gorgeous flowers and unusual colors and shapes. Initially, this genus was classified as Echinocactus in 1838. It was the year 1922 when Frailea was first published. Frailea Plants on Succulent City Frailea Castanea Frailea Buenekeri Related TweetPinShare0 Shares ABOUT ME Richard Miller Salute everyone. It's Richard, the author of this Succulent & Xeriscaping blog. I am a traveler and a nature lover looking for a connection with the wild green. In my journey, I found a love for succulents and xeriscaping. What attracts me is the long-lasting & unique beauty of every plant I have the chance to see with my own eyes. Welcome to my little blog and let's enjoy a good time together! Contact me: richard.succulentcity@gmail.com Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Connect with us on social! Pinterest Instagram YouTube Facebook