Stenocereus beneckei Spine Form Cactus As the plant matures it

As the plant matures it eventually starts growing upright and makes offsets

This species stands out from similar relatives by forming a round caudex that branches from the top as it matures

A beautiful bronze variegated hybrid with mostly smooth leaves

Over time the stem will get taller and taller and is mostly unbranched but does happen sometimes

The stems are yellow-green and lumpy

Stenocereus beneckei Spine Form Cactus As the plant matures itStenocereus beneckei An amazing columnar cactus with pure white skin! In reality the actual skin is green but covered in a natural waxy white powder. This is the form that produces spines. Takes normal cactus care. Protect from frost. Please note the white powder comes of EXTREMELY easily. Water, wind, touch, even bumping it around will remove some or all the powder. I've never seen another plant like it in this respect. Therefore you should expect