Polaskia chende f. variegata

The variegated form of this cactacea presents the typical yellow zones in the exact points where the chlorophyll is absent; such zones will never be identical from one plant to another, thus making each exemplar absolutely unique and, for this reason, very sought after by collectors. It is a columnar cactus with stems of color ranging from green to light green and can reach 20 m in height. It has well marked ribs on which we can notice the yellow and woolly areoles, from which come out the thin and long yellowish thorns. The flowering takes place in the summer and it shows small white flowers followed by small red-violet fruits.