{"product_id":"stenocereus-beneckei-f-inermis-21-tall","title":"Stenocereus beneckei f. inermis - 21\" Tall!","description":"\u003cp\u003eStenocereus beneckei f. inermis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown here.\u003cbr\u003eGorgeous farina!\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 21\" tall above the soil line.\u003cbr\u003eRoots as shown.\u003cbr\u003eShowcased here in one-of-a-kind handmade pottery (sold separately).\u003cbr\u003eWill be shipped bare root.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStenocereus beneckei f. inermis: The Spineless Wonder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStenocereus beneckei f. inermis, also known as the \"Ghost White Boobie\" cactus, is a unique and sought-after form of the Stenocereus beneckei cactus known for its striking lack of spines. It belongs to the Cactaceae family and is native to central Mexico. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAppearance: Shrubby cactus with erect or decumbent, bluish-green or bronze-green stems up to 6.5 feet (2 m) long and 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhite Coating (Farina): The stems, particularly the growing tips, are covered in a dense, powdery silvery-white waxy coating called farina. This coating protects the plant from intense sunlight and also repels water, keeping the surface clean. In natural outdoor environments, the bloom diminishes, revealing a gray-green flesh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpines (or lack thereof): The defining characteristic of this form is its significantly reduced spines, often almost entirely spineless. While the species Stenocereus beneckei typically has spines, the \"inermis\" form is cultivated for its striking spineless appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRibs: Features 5 to 9 strongly tuberculate, obtuse ribs, separated by narrow intervals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFlowers: Night-blooming, narrowly funnel-shaped, cream or greenish-brown colored flowers, 4 cm or more in length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFruits: Ellipsoid, initially green, turning red as they mature, up to 5 cm long and 3 cm in diameter with colorless flesh. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCare and Cultivation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSunlight: Requires plenty of full sun, ideally 8 hours of direct sunlight daily, but a minimum of 5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTemperature: Thrives in warm temperatures (above 70°F) and is cold-intolerant. It is best to bring it indoors when night temperatures consistently fall below 50°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWatering: Drought-tolerant and susceptible to overwatering. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSoil: Prefers a gritty, sharply draining mix, such as cactus soil or a mix amended with sand and pumice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePropagation: Can be propagated by seed or cuttings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStenocereus beneckei is native to central Mexico, where it grows on sunny slopes and rocky cliffs. The specific epithet \"beneckei\" honors Stephan Benecke, a succulent trader who sold cacti to Kew Gardens in the late 19th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNote: The spineless form of Stenocereus beneckei, while visually stunning, may be more challenging to root than the spiny form. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47880355217647,"sku":"CAC434D","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/5014\/5519\/files\/641467418_801981586265838_2490788482978978561_n.jpg?v=1772818108","url":"https:\/\/shangrihacactusranch.com\/products\/stenocereus-beneckei-f-inermis-21-tall","provider":"Shangri-Ha Cactus Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}