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Origin:
Bolivia, Argentina
Description:
C. validus fa. spiralis
An unusual cactus with a striking helical growth pattern. Native to South America, this cultivar is a form of Cereus forbesii that develops a dramatic spiral as it matures, often forming five to nine distinct ribs that curl around the columnar stem. It can grow several feet tall and produces large, night-blooming white flowers followed by reddish-purple fruit.
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