Whisker Cactus

Lophocereus is a columnar cactus that branches at the base forming a small trunk. It is one of the candelabra-type cacti. Lophocereus bears colorful nocturnal flowers; the colors range from white through pink to sometimes red. Usually, two small flowers appear from areoles that also bear dozens of bristle-like flowers. Lophocerus can tolerate intense heat…