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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

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    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

    Full Sun. Outdoor. White Flowers, night blooming.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Tall and spiny to 40' with 2' trunk, slow growing. Baja. Hardy to 25 °F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    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

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    Pachycereus marginatus

    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
    Photo of Pachycereus marginatus form by Chhe
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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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