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Pilosocereus lanuginosus ssp. tillianus
Also Known As
- Pilosocereus lanuginosus tillianus
- Pilosocereus lanuginosus var. tillianus
- Pilosocereus tillianus
Plant type
tree, shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 35'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Pilosocereus lanuginosus ssp. tillianus plant details
Pilosocereus lanuginosus ssp. tillianus is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 lanuginosus ssp. tillianus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 35 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilosocereus lanuginosus ssp. tillianus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Pilosocereus lanuginosus ssp. tillianus plant
How to Grow Pilosocereus lanuginosus ssp. tillianus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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aka Cactus lanuginosus, Cephalocereus backebergii, Cephalocereus claroviridis, Cephalocereus colombianus, Cephalocereus lanuginosus, Cephalocereus moritzianus, Cephalocereus tweedyanus, Cereus backebergii, Cereus claroviridis, Cereus columbianus, Cereus consolei, Cereus moritzianus, Cereus tweedyanus, Pilocereus backebergii, Pilocereus claroviridis, Pilocereus tweedyanus, Pilosocereus backebergii, Pilosocereus claroviridis, Pilosocereus colombianus, Pilosocereus gironensis, Pilosocereus moritzianus, Pilosocereus tillianus, Pilosocereus tuberculosus, Pilosocereus tweedyanus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-40'
Width: 6'-15'
- bright shade
- regular
aka Pilosocereus atroflavispinus, Pilosocereus azureus, Pilosocereus pachycladus subsp. pachycladus, Pseudopilocereus azureus, Pseudopilocereus pachycladus, Blue Columnar Cactus, Facheiro, Facheiro Azul, Mandacarú de Facho, Wooly Blue Spires
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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