Cereus aethiops Mesemb Agave isthmensis Family: Agavaceae

Agave isthmensis  Family: Agavaceae

In good light the color is a deep blood red mixed with orange highlights

This species has both a purple flower form and a yellow flower form

The flowers (actually inflorescence) are a strange multi lobed shape

Now called Gonialoe variegata

Cereus aethiops Mesemb Agave isthmensis Family: AgavaceaeCereus aethiops A nice columnar species with dark black spines. The plants can be purple during winter dormancy or times of stress but is otherwise blueish green normally. This is one of the smaller columnar species, only reaching 5 6' or so, making it reasonable as a potted indoor plant near a bright window for those in colder climates. Makes big tubular flowers during the warmer months. Easy to grow, just give normal succulent care of good light and