Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Carnegiea (kar-neg-GEE-uh) Species: gigantea (jy-GAN-tee-uh) Synonym:Cereus giganteus
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenUnknown Foliage Color Blue-GreenDark/Black Height over 40 ft. (12 m)Spacing 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneCan be grown as an annual Danger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |