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    Stenocereus pruinosus

    Also Known As

    • Pitaya

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 20'
    • W: 15'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    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

    Tree-like, many branched to 15ft. White flowers, edible fruit. Hardy to 30F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Small white, slightly pinkish, night blooming flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    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

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    Stenocereus eruca

    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
    Photo of Stenocereus eruca foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Stenocereus thurberi

    aka Organ Pipe, Pitahaya Dulce

    Plant Type

    Tree, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-10b

    Size

    Height: 25'

    Width: 6'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Stenocereus thurberi flower, form by pompilid
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    Isolatocereus dumortieri

    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
    Photo of Isolatocereus dumortieri form, spiky by Stan Shebs
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