Pachycereus schottii

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Description

Multi-trunked light green cactus from southern Arizona into adjacent Mexico. In old age stems form hairy bristles near the tip. Excellent specimen plant or in a naturalistic garden. Light pink flowers arise on the upper parts of the stem in the spring.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Cactus

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Design Styles

Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces

 

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.