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Pilosocereus lanuginosus
Also Known As
- Cactus lanuginosus
- Cephalocereus backebergii
- Cephalocereus claroviridis
- Cephalocereus colombianus
- Cephalocereus lanuginosus
- Cephalocereus moritzianus
- Cephalocereus tweedyanus
- Cereus backebergii
- Cereus claroviridis
- Cereus columbianus
- Cereus consolei
- Cereus moritzianus
- Cereus tweedyanus
- Pilocereus backebergii
- Pilocereus claroviridis
- Pilocereus tweedyanus
- Pilosocereus backebergii
- Pilosocereus claroviridis
- Pilosocereus colombianus
- Pilosocereus gironensis
- Pilosocereus moritzianus
- Pilosocereus tillianus
- Pilosocereus tuberculosus
- Pilosocereus tweedyanus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 10'-40'
- W: 6'-15'
planting zones
- 10a-12
Pilosocereus lanuginosus plant details
Pilosocereus lanuginosus is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilosocereus lanuginosus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 40 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilosocereus lanuginosus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Kara Nursery
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Gardening facts about Pilosocereus lanuginosus plant
How to Grow Pilosocereus lanuginosus
Sun Exposure
- bright shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Landscape groups by tags
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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 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
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 12'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- 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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