Xerophyte

Description

This is the short jointed clone, one of the two monstrous forms of the Trichocereus bridgesiiSN|7567]]SN|7567]].It is a clustering cactus with prostrate growth habit that branches at the base and can slowly grow up to 25 (-40) cm tall.

Note

The chemical composition of the 'Penis Plant' is supposedly the same as that of the typical T. bridgesii.
There exist several mutant varieties of this T. bridgesii that are highly prized by cactus impassioned. These include a cristate variety, a variegated variety and two variants of monstrous growth. Of the monstrous varieties, one is often known by the name Penis Plant.Two more recently developed clones are now available, the fist of which exhibits both monstrous and cristate growth whilst the second shows both monstrous and variegated growth.

Flowers

Not known.

Spines

Honey-coloured to brown, located on the few basal nodes in groups of up to 4. They can grow up to 4–7 cm long.

Stem

Composed by short upright sections that branches avidly up to 10-15 (-20) cm tall by 5 cm in diameter, light glaucous green, with only a few areoles and spines in the basal portion. The upper part of the stem is cylindrical, smooth without areoles and resemble a penis. The lower part is spiny and shows a tendency to form ribs.