| Place of origin:
Northwest of Argentina.
Description: The plant is big in its natural
state, coulding reach 8 m. high. The trunk is heavy and short,
it measures about 40 cm. wide and it is branched with articles
of 60 cm. long. These are of shining green color, although
they become greenish gray with age.
The ribs are 8 or 9, measuring approximately 1.5 cm. and are
rounded.
The areolas are oval and felted, but thy become naked with
age.
The radial spines are between 7 and 9, they are about 3 cm.
long and are thickened at the base. There is only a central
spine, straight and robust, which can be up to 8 cm. long.
All are yellowish black or brown color, but they become white
with the dark tip with age.
The flowers measure about 15 cm. long, they are born laterally
in the proximities of apex and are of green the outside and
white on the inside.
Growing tips: The young specimens like partial
shade, although adults require full sun. Propagation is made
by seeds or cuttings. |
