Description
Peruvian torch cactusIs a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the western slope of the Andes in Peru.The plant is bluish-green in colour, with frosted stems, and 6-9 broadly rounded ribs; it has large, white flowers. It can grow up to 36 m tall, with stems up to 818 cm wide.It is fully erect to begin with, but later possibly arching over, or even becoming prostrate. Groups of 6-8 honey-coloured to brown rigid spines, up to 4 cm in length, with most about 1 cm , are located at the nodes, which are evenly spaced along the ribs, up to approximately 2.5 cm (0.98 in) apart.
Cuttings will be approximately 13.5cm long. NB: SOLD FOR GARDENING PURPOSES ONLY