Trichocereus spachianus
Golden Torch Cactus
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.
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.