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    • Photo of Pachycereus marginatus form by Chhe

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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

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    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

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Pink to Greenish Flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Fast growing to 12', straight vert. branches, spiny fruit with orange blooms.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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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    Pachycereus pringlei

    aka Cereus pringlei, Pachycereus calvus, Pachycereus pringlii, Pilocereus pringlei, Cardon, Cardón Cactus, Elephant Cactus, Mexican Giant Cardon

    Plant Type

    Tree, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-40'

    Width: 8'-15'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Pachycereus pringlei form by Moomintrollmania
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    Lophocereus schottii monstrose

    aka Cereus schottii var. monstrosus, Lophocereus schotti var. monstrosus, Pachycereus schottii f. monstrosus, Pilocereus schottii var. monstrosus, Totem Pole Cactus, Totem Pole Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-26'

    Width: 12"

    • sun - bright shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Lophocereus schottii monstrose form by Kara Nursery
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