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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.