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Pachycereus marginatus
Also Known As
- Central Mexico Pipe Organ
- Mexican Fencepost Cactus
- Organo
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12'-15'
- W: 6'-10'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Pachycereus marginatus plant details
Pachycereus marginatus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge followed by red and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pachycereus marginatus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in spring
- Uses: spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachycereus marginatus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Pachycereus marginatus plant
How to Grow Pachycereus marginatus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Fruit
- red
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 15'-26'
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 10'-40'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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