Trichocereus spachianus |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.