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Cephalocereus columna-trajani

 
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Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Cephalocereus (sef-uh-low-KER-ee-us) (Info)
Species: columna-trajani

Synonym:Cereus columna-trajani
Synonym:Pachycereus columna-trajani
Synonym:Haseltonia columna-trajani
Synonym:Pilocereus columna-trajani
Synonym:Cephalocereus hoppenstedtii

Category:
Cactus and Succulents

Height:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 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:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Xenomorf On Mar 24, 2006, Xenomorf from Valley of the Sun, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote:

Four more synonyms of this plant are Pilocereus hoppenstedtii, Cereus hoppenstedtii, Cephalocereus hagendorfi & Pilocereus lateralis.



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