Pilosocereus magnificus
Also Known As
- Pseudopilocereus magnificus
- Facheiro
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-20'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Pilosocereus magnificus plant details
Pilosocereus magnificus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilosocereus magnificus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Uses: rock garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilosocereus magnificus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Gardening facts about Pilosocereus magnificus plant
How to Grow Pilosocereus magnificus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Pilosocereus for your garden
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 lanuginosus tillianus, Pilosocereus lanuginosus var. tillianus, Pilosocereus tillianus
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 35'
Width: 3'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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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