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Stenocereus pruinosus
Also Known As
- Pitaya
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 20'
- W: 15'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Stenocereus pruinosus plant details
Stenocereus pruinosus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 Stenocereus pruinosus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 - 15 FT - wide, 0 - 20 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocereus pruinosus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 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
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Stenocereus pruinosus
Gardening facts about Stenocereus pruinosus plant
How to Grow Stenocereus pruinosus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - 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
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 40'-50'
Width: 20'-40'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 18"-48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6'
- sun
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