Stenocereus beneckei AMP51Stenocereus beneckei is a hardy, shrub like cactus, native to Central Mexico. Stunning with their gray green coloration and sharp brown spines, these cacti stand out in a collection. The silver surface of this plant is a dense layer of waxy crystals called farina. It acts as a water repeller and sun reflector. A natural cleanser, the farina keeps dirt, pests, and pathogens from breaking the surface, so when rainwater strikes the plant, the unwanted

This plant features a green

Tree roots in southwestern California are associated with mycorrhizae that aid in water uptake during the dry season

Stenocereus beneckei is a hardy

5 to 3 feet wide

This particular cultivar is unknown but most hydrangeas are hardy Zones 5 thru 10

salt spray

This hardy plant typically grows 4 to 6 feet tall and spreads 5 to 8 feet wide

this plant is often grown as a patio plant during the summer months and brought indoors during cooler weather

*Thelocactus hexaedrophorus* thrives in full sun with minimal watering and requires well-draining soil to prevent root rot

While it can withstand brief periods of light frost if kept dry

architectural plants

Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 10–11