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Stenocereusthurberi subsp. littoralis

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Stenocereus (sten-oh-KER-ee-us)
Synonym
Cereus thurberi var. littoralis
Lemaireocereus littoralis
Marshallocereus thurberi var. littoralis
Stenocereus littoralis
Cereus littoralis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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)
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
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Mulberry, Florida

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Chandler, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2013 | neutral

The correct color of the flower for this taxon is pinkish purple; the flowers are also diurnal, as opposed to nocturnal in the nominate S...Read More

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

The 'thurberi' subspecies reaches a height of 26ft with 6 to 8 inch thick stems. The fruit is edible.
The 'littoralis' subspecies ...Read More

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