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Polaskia chichipe
Also Known As
- Cereus chichipe
- Cereus mixtecensis
- Lemaireocereus chichipe
- Lemaireocereus mixtecensis
- Myrtillocactus chichipe
- Chichipe
- Chichituna
- Polaskia
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6'-15'
- W: 10'-15'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Polaskia chichipe plant details
Polaskia chichipe is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Polaskia chichipe
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Polaskia chichipe
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Tender. Powdery grey & green with wavy ribs.
Chartreuse night-flowers, edible "chichituna" red fruit.
Branchy to15ft.; Hardy to 20°F
By: Cactus Jungle
Sun to Part Shade. Outdoor. Cream to yellow green 1-1.6" in Diameter. Night Flowering.
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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How to Grow Polaskia chichipe
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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