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Pilosocereus pachycladus
Also Known As
- Pilosocereus atroflavispinus
- Pilosocereus azureus
- Pilosocereus pachycladus subsp. pachycladus
- Pseudopilocereus azureus
- Pseudopilocereus pachycladus
- Blue Columnar Cactus
- Facheiro
- Facheiro Azul
- Mandacarú de Facho
- Wooly Blue Spires
Plant type
tree, shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 9b-10b
Pilosocereus pachycladus plant details
Pilosocereus pachycladus is an evergreen cactus / succulent, shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and 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 Pilosocereus pachycladus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent, shrub or tree
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 0 - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilosocereus pachycladus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: 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 Pilosocereus pachycladus
Gardening facts about Pilosocereus pachycladus plant
How to Grow Pilosocereus pachycladus
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-40'
Width: 6'-15'
- bright shade
- regular
aka Pilosocereus lanuginosus tillianus, Pilosocereus lanuginosus var. tillianus, Pilosocereus tillianus
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 35'
Width: 3'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Pilosocereus braunii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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