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Stenocereuseichlamii

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Stenocereus (sten-oh-KER-ee-us)

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Synonym

Lemaireocereus eichlamii

Cereus eichlamii

Ritterocereus eichlamii

Rathbunia eichlamii

Cereus laevigatus var. guatemalensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2005 | neutral

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

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