Trichocereus spachianus

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Description

Trichocereus spachianus is covered with spines. It is a columnar cactus that reaches 7' tall with 10-15 ribs and basally branching which are 2"-2.5" in diameter. It needs light shade in the desert and a moderate amount of watering. Large white nocturnal flowers bloom in the spring. Flowers are 8" long and 6" in diameter. This cactus is frost tender.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Cactus

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Green

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Parking Lot, Roadside, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.