Lemaireocereus beneckei
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The Lemaireocereus beneckei is indigenous to central Mexico. It grows on the sunniest portions of rocky cliffs. It is a semi-prostrate, columnar cactus with tuberculate/knobby ribs. With time, this species forms numerous, untidy arms. Newer growth's epidermis is glaucous green in color before developing a powdery silvery-white waxy coating. Sports very few spines.
Flowers bloom at night during the colder months. They are rose to white in color, narrow/funnel-shaped and stay open for 24 hours. Fruit is greyish-brown to reddish-brown. Easy species to cultivate.
Synonyms:
Stenocereus beneckei (Ehrenb.) A.Berger & Buxb.
Cereus beneckei Ehrenb.
Hertrichocereus beneckei (Ehrenb.) Backeb.
Piptanthocereus beneckei (Ehrenb.) Riccobono
Rathbunia beneckei (Ehrenb.) P.V.Heath
Stenocereus beneckei var. farinosus (J.N.Haage ex Salm-Dyck)
Cereus beneckei var. farinosus (J.N.Haage ex Salm-Dyck) Salm-Dyck
Cereus farinosus Haage ex Salm-Dyck
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).
The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.