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Pachycereus pringlei
Also Known As
- Cereus pringlei
- Pachycereus calvus
- Pachycereus pringlii
- Pilocereus pringlei
- Cardon
- Cardón Cactus
- Elephant Cactus
- Mexican Giant Cardon
Plant type
tree, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 10'-40'
- W: 8'-15'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Pachycereus pringlei plant details
Pachycereus pringlei is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bats and birds. Grows well with sun and occasional - low 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 pringlei
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 40 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pachycereus pringlei
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- 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 pringlei plant
How to Grow Pachycereus pringlei
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
- white
Wildlife
- birds
- bats
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Pachycereus for your garden
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
aka Central Mexico Pipe Organ, Mexican Fencepost Cactus, Organo
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12'-15'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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