Himnorum / Harrasii

It is also knows as Capitata Grey. Capitataus means head shaped, which is the shape of the glomerate inflorescence, which is densely upright, consisting of several flowered spikes 7-8cm long. This is the reason the Capitata variety is named this way. They are found in deserts, more commonly attached to rocks rather than tress. At an approximate altitude of 220 metres above sea level. They grow in temperatures between 21 degrees C - 34 degrees C. When it is cultivated in warm climate the leaves have a silver colour, and when it is cultivated in colder climate the leaves change to a darker silver.