Xerophyte

Description

The standard Trichocereus santiagoensis (= Trichocereus spachianus a.k.a. Golden Torch Cactus) is a multi-stemmed columnar cactus that can easily grows up to 2 m tall. The monstrous form here described is a quite different spineless clustering cactus with erect growth habit that branches at the base and can slowly grow up to 30(-60) cm tall.

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 mm long.

Stem

Composed by upright sections that branches avidly up to 10-20 (-35) cm tall by 5-10 cm in diameter, brigth-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 green pepperoni. The lower part is spiny.