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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.