Hechtia 'Ventura' Size:5-inch Pot The ionantha v

The ionantha v

this caudiciform Euphorbia is a small-grower with thick stems and wavy leaves

The leaves bear a thumbprint

A species supremely adapted to the harsh climate of the nearly rain free canyons of interior southern Ecuador and northern Peru

The very wide triangular leaves are dark green that can have copper-brown and burgundy wine tones in brighter light

Hechtia 'Ventura' Size:5-inch Pot The ionantha vA cultivar of the hybrid marnier lapostollei x glomerata by Sally Marz. Hechtia hybrids are fairly unusual. This plant, according to the late Dutch Vandeervort is a "A robust version of marnier lapostollei" leaves to about 12 inches and was a favorite of his with many gracing his Ventura, California garden. Many narrow, somewhat soft, spiny green leaves dusted with silver. A handsome plant and easy to grow.