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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

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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

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

See other plant types of Stenocereus for your garden

aka Pitaya

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 20'

Width: 15'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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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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aka Cereus dumortieri, Lemaireocereus dumortieri, Rathbunia dumortieri, Stenocereus dumortieri, Candelabra, Organ Pipe Cactus

Plant Type

Tree, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 40'-50'

Width: 20'-40'

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
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