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Stenocereusquevedonis

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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 quevedonis

Rathbunia quevedonis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Trees

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

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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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