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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

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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

Tender. Slender bule column with yellow spines
Tree-like to 30+ft. tall; glaucous stems, golden spines. Hardy to 20 if dry in winter; Keep indoor in Bay Area
Protect from Frost. Bright Shade to Full Sun. White/Near White (Night Bloomer). Indoor/Outdoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Gardening facts about Pilosocereus pachycladus plant

How to Grow Pilosocereus pachycladus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Texture

    • glaucous
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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