Stenocereus hollianus f. cristata Size:4" when provided with the right

when provided with the right growing conditions

it is critical to move Stenocereus pruinsus indoors during the winter months in all but the most temperate of climates

and ample airflow across the soil surface

this crested specimen will begin to form a central trunk from which its fans of color and texture will emerge – to protect this growth from scarring

provided the plant receives sufficient levels of full sunlight

Stenocereus hollianus f. cristata Size:4" when provided with the rightUndulating, fan shaped stems with numerous irregular ridges create the contorted form of the quite rare Stenocereus hollianus cristata, which is further accented by tan areoles from which long spines in shades of beige to deep brown emerge. Resulting from a mutation in the apical meristem, or growth center, of the plant, this specimen still possesses the same care requirements as its normal cousins making it an excellent way for a beginner succulent