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Stenocereuseichlamii

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Stenocereus (sten-oh-KER-ee-us)
Synonym
Lemaireocereus eichlamii
Cereus eichlamii
Ritterocereus eichlamii
Rathbunia eichlamii
Cereus laevigatus var. guatemalensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2005 | neutral

Additional synonyms are Lemaireocereus longispinus, Stenocereus longispinus & Rathbunia longispina. Another Night blooming Cereus.

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