Hechtia huamelulaensis Huamelula, Oaxaca WITTROCKIA The inflorescence is perennial

The inflorescence is perennial

This species has many forms and has been much sought as a hybrid parent

Reaching 24 inches across with leaves of a thick or heavy substance that are nearly four inches wide

sunny and often very dry conditions

the Caribbean

Hechtia huamelulaensis Huamelula, Oaxaca WITTROCKIA The inflorescence is perennialThis beautiful species has been around for years but never common. It lives in Huamelula Canyon of Oaxaca, Mexico. The plants form rosettes up to 15 inches or more across with very broad, smooth, thickly succulent leaves that recurve at the tips. Very large marginal spines give the leaf margins a scalloped look.