Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pachycereus pringlei Mexican Giant Cactus,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Upright
Description:
Large, thick, upright growing columnar cactus with a greyish-green stem and white spines. Tallest growing cactus in the world. Suitable to coastal gardens. Grows approx. 10-20m H x 1.8-3m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
None
Family Name: Origin:
Cactaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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