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    Stenocereus thurberi

    Also Known As

    • Organ Pipe
    • Pitahaya Dulce

    Plant type

    tree, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 25'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 9b-10b

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    Stenocereus thurberi plant details

    Stenocereus thurberi is an evergreen cactus / succulent or tree with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - 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 thurberi

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or tree
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 0 - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocereus thurberi

    USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tree-like, branched to 25ft, 8"strems. Red flowers, red fruit. Sonoran Desert; Hardy to 25F.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Full Sun. Outdoor. Lavendar to White, night blooming flowers.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Stenocereus thurberi plant

    How to Grow Stenocereus thurberi

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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