Cereus aethiops Crassulaceae Can be a low spreading

Can be a low spreading shrub in the ground in frost free regions

The images show you the range of color this plant exhibits

but still needs good light

Compare that to some Aeonium species with heads that can reach 2-3' wide and get several feet tall

Cereus aethiops Crassulaceae Can be a low spreadingCereus 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