Stenocereus griseus
Also Known As
- Cereus griseus
- Lemaireocereus griseus
- Rathbunia grisea
- Ritterocereus griseus
- Mexican Organ Pipe
- Pitayo de Mayo
Plant type
tree, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4'-30'
- W: 2'-8'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Stenocereus griseus plant details
Stenocereus griseus is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Stenocereus griseus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 30 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocereus griseus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rocky and well-drained
Gardening facts about Stenocereus griseus plant
How to Grow Stenocereus griseus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Stenocereus for your garden
aka Cereus dumortieri, Lemaireocereus dumortieri, Rathbunia dumortieri, Stenocereus dumortieri, Candelabra, Organ Pipe Cactus
Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 40'-50'
Width: 20'-40'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Cereus eruca, Lemaireocereus eruca, Machaerocereus eruca, Rathbunia eruca, Creeping Devil, Creeping Devil
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 18"-48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Pitaya
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 20'
Width: 15'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Organ Pipe, Pitahaya Dulce
Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 25'
Width: 6'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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