Pilosocereus chrysostele
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Pilosocereus chrysostele plant details
Pilosocereus chrysostele is an evergreen cactus / succulent with gold foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilosocereus chrysostele
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, desert garden, spiky, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilosocereus chrysostele
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: gritty, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Pilosocereus chrysostele plant
How to Grow Pilosocereus chrysostele
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 10'-40'
Width: 6'-15'
- bright shade
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 35'
Width: 3'
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
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Width: 3'-6'
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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