Pilosocereus gounellei
Also Known As
- Cereus gounellei
- Pilocereus setosus
- Pilosocereus gounellei subsp. gounellei
- Pilosocereus superfloccosus
- Alastrado
- Chique-chique
- Xique-xique
- Xique-xique das Pedras
- Xiquixique
Plant type
tree, shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-12'
- W: 6"-36"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Pilosocereus gounellei plant details
Pilosocereus gounellei is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilosocereus gounellei
- Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 36 IN - wide, 2 FT - 12 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilosocereus gounellei
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Pilosocereus gounellei plant
How to Grow Pilosocereus gounellei
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-40'
Width: 6'-15'
- bright shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 35'
Width: 3'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 12'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
aka Pilosocereus braunii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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