Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Pilosocereus (pil-oh-so-KER-ee-us) Species: leucocephalus Synonym:Pilosocereus sartorianus Synonym:Pilosocereus cometes Synonym:Pilosocereus maxonii Synonym:Cephalocereus maxonii Synonym:Cephalocereus leucocephalus
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Category Cactus and SucculentsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m) 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m) 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Hardiness 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 Can be grown as an annualDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Pale PinkBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom softwood cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |