Pachycereus marginatus
Mexican Fencepost
Description
Evergreen columnar cactus grows quickly to 10' x 6'. Stems are dark green and have small white spines. Flowers are pink and appear in spring. A bold, dramatic accent plant. Good in containers. Accepts reflected heat. Native to southern Mexico.
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.