Cereus aethiops Mesemb Now called Gonialoe variegata

Now called Gonialoe variegata

Though it can be a fickle plant and can be growing or dormant at any time of year

Easy to grow but can be sensitive to overwatering

You will receive a plant shown in the 5th image

The flowers (actually inflorescence) are a strange multi lobed shape

Cereus aethiops Mesemb Now called Gonialoe variegataCereus aethiops A nice columnar species with dark black spines. The plants can be purple during winter dormancy or times of stress but is otherwise blueish green normally. This is one of the smaller columnar species, only reaching 5 6' or so, making it reasonable as a potted indoor plant near a bright window for those in colder climates. Makes big tubular flowers during the warmer months. Easy to grow, just give normal succulent care of good light and