$2,000.00
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This plant is perfect, and is considered my best specimen. join the list to schedule the private appointment before we BIN. Set to Out of Stock for this sake =)
Stenoecereus beneckei inermis. The plant I started with, the plant I have grown since 2019. There are two main forms out there, the short spined (not truly inermis) and the longer spined. The columnar cactus from Central Mexico, the natural growth for this plant is to have a light dusting of farina (or flour) that coats the epidermis for possible UV protection. How it grows this white as mine is only in cultivation in a very well protected greenhouse. The white coating grows and develops only on the newer growth. As things may touch, blow, or wet the plant, the farina can come off. Forever. It does not grow back the way some people might lead you to believe. The whiteglove treatment is required to grow it this way.
I’ve grown a few different clones that are in propagation in the collecting world and this one is most definitely whiter than mosts. Same growing conditions, same location, same care. This inermis has been whiter and more covered in farina than the others. Does it make it better? Yes. I will with bias say this is the best version. You can get smaller ones and grow them with the same care in hopes to get it as clean, but I’ve done that and not seen them grow so purely white. Anyone can do it, but it was me 😉
*Inquire by email or message me on instagram, this is an expensive specimen. Two 16″ columns without a blemish.
These ornamental plants are grown outdoors in full Southern California sun, no shadecloth, no greenhouse.. They are healthy but some have some blemishes and marks, maybe evidence of old pests even. We do our best to keep them healthy. I’ve recently knocked it down with an insecticide and fungicide. Plants sent unpotted or bare root when dry.
*This plant is only for local Los Angeles area pickup and we must discuss everything ad nauseum prior to purchase. This is a specimen, and needs the utmost care in transport. *
These ornamental plants are grown outdoors in full Southern California sun, no shadecloth, no greenhouse.. They are healthy but some have some blemishes and marks maybe evidence of old pests even. We do our best to keep them healthy. I’ve recently knocked it down with an insecticide and fungicide. Plants sent unpotted or bare root when dry.
I use hormodin3 rooting hormone and I like to dry for a week or two on their side exposed to air. When calloused I root them in pure coco coir or potting media. I stand them up and keep them dry. Warmth at the base with a heat mat in winter helps or warm direct sun in the morning for 2-3 hours. I then taper in more sun around lunch and then all day if you can without burning it. Small sips of water as the medium dries to tease the roots out. This can be 2 weeks to 2 months. When roots arrive then I pot them in soil. And let them get some water. Or you can do all of this in the same pot of soil if you like.
T5 full spectrum bulbs or a good LED vipar spiderfarm hlg is good. You can dive into ppfd and lux etc
Have heat mats that have a thermocouple set to 75* in the soil. You don’t want the soil to get too hot so it must be regulated.
Use clean new soil. Pasteurize in the microwave if you so choose. Start your seed with a soak of hydrogen peroxide as that helps slightly soften the kernel. Some people like to go a bit stronger with fungicides to start with too.
I Feed often . Kelp or a good liquid nutrient. They are fairly hungry plants even at this size. Mycorrhizae when you can. Beneficial microbes are great too.
Humidity domes for 2-3 months is what I use to get them to germinate and grow to the size where they can acclimate to no domes. Some people use takeaway containers as they can hold the moisture in indefinitely without having to refeed or water. Most important is find what works for you!
