Trichocereus terscheckii
Cardon Grande
Description
This columnar cactus is used in place of the Saguaro since it grows faster. It has 8-14 ribs, with spines 3" long. White flowers bloom at night and can be 8" wide from late spring through late summer. Irrigate this cactus every 2-3 weeks after it's established, especially during the summer. Cardon Grande can reach 1'-15' tall and 1'-5' wide.
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
1-3', 3-6', 6-12', 12-25'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Indoor, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.