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Stenocereus beneckei

Basally branching Mexican cereoid to 3m. New growth has a dense, remarkably white coating of epicuticular wax, spoilt by touch or water. Many white flowers in winter. Indoors, brightest light.

4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.

Pristine example.
Flower.
Inevitably the older part of the stem loses its white bloom.

Stenocereus beneckei

Basally branching Mexican cereoid to 3m. New growth has a dense, remarkably white coating of epicuticular wax, spoilt by touch or water. Many white flowers in winter. Indoors, brightest light.

4.Indoors OK, Outdoors OK only if protected from winter rain.

Pristine example.
Flower.
Inevitably the older part of the stem loses its white bloom.