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Stenocereus eruca
Also Known As
- Cereus eruca
- Lemaireocereus eruca
- Machaerocereus eruca
- Rathbunia eruca
- Creeping Devil
- Creeping Devil
Plant type
shrub, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 18"-48"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Stenocereus eruca plant details
Stenocereus eruca is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features 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 eruca
- Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 18 IN - 48 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rock garden, spiky, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Stenocereus eruca
- 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
Garden photo gallery of Stenocereus eruca
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
Gardening facts about Stenocereus eruca plant
How to Grow Stenocereus eruca
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
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 40'-50'
Width: 20'-40'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
aka Pitaya
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 20'
Width: 15'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Organ Pipe, Pitahaya Dulce
Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 25'
Width: 6'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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