Menu
+ Add

Trichocereus terscheckii

Cardon Grande

Plant photo of: Trichocereus terscheckii
Previous Photo      Next Photo
Information by:         Photographer: Jack Kelly

 

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.