Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Stenocereus (sten-oh-KER-ee-us) (Info)
Species: thurberi subsp. littoralis
Synonym:Cereus thurberi var. littoralis
Synonym:Lemaireocereus littoralis
Synonym:Marshallocereus thurberi var. littoralis
Synonym:Stenocereus littoralis
Synonym:Cereus littoralis
Category:
Cactus and Succulents
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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