Individual specimens grow to a length of 5cm or more.
Most specimens usually grow to between 14 and 18 in (35-45 cm).
The colouration and size of the fruit body can vary based on where the specimen has grown.
However, specimens from the state of Jalisco grow in semi-arid places.
Potted specimens may grow to 20 feet tall, although 5 to 6 feet is more common.
After a few years, individual specimens grow large enough to divide, providing more plants without additional expenditure of cash or time at the garden center.
Most specimens grow on north-facing slopes with little surrounding vegetation.
You should note that since these specimens can grow over 29" long, they should be kept in a 150+ gallon tank.
The true red specimens will become reddish-brown in colour as they age and grow in size.
If the beached specimens had grown to maturity, it would have been more than "100 tons of potential breeders."