Stenocereus thurberi |
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Information by: Kathleen Moore Photographer: GardenSoft
Description
Evergreen columnar cactus grows slowly to 10' x 10'. Olive-green stems covered in black spines. Pale pink night blooming flowers appaer spring to summer. Accepts reflected heat. Striking focal point in the landscape given time. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.