Xerophyte

Description

The rare fasciated form here described is considered by many one of the finest cactus crest that form beautiful sculptured stems. It is sought after and very priced by cactus impassioned. It is slow growing but can also get quite big with time making a spectacular specimen.The typical Stenocereus marginatusSN|8042]]SN|8042]] (= Pachycereus marginatusSN|8047]]SN|8047]]) is a basally branching, stiff and imposing, columnar cactus with unbranched stems. In the wild up to 15 tall, cultivated, they are columnar, up to 4 m tall or more.

Spines

Very short in the mature branches.

Stem

Dark green. The epidermis surface is slightly rough to the feel, like sandpaper.

Areoles

White, glandular, mostly about 1 cm apart, confluent forming an uninterrupted longitudinal line.