As its specific states, it is extraordinary, Bob. Nice shooting, too.

I googled this cactus and I see markings on small cactus but not on any mature specimens. Is this something that they grow out of or do they hold these makings through their life??

WOW!

Wontonamara This is I believe the variety Grandis and from what I have read will keep it's markings and as it ages they will become more pronounced. This is the largest barrel cactus. It can be a meter wide and 3 meters tall. I doubt I'll see it bloom but then I didn't get it for the flowers.

Bob

Very cool!

Beautiful!!

All good Bob!

Bob you're so lucky to have such beautiful plants and cacti, I'm always jealous when YOU share pictures!!

Cool pattern. So healthy and fat!

Did you grow it from seed? How did you acquire it. I only find sources for seed. It is gorgeous.

I got it from Arizona Cactus sales. They have lots of the bigger things.

Bob