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Pachycereusfulviceps

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pachycereus (pak-ee-KER-ee-us)
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Species
fulviceps (FUL-vih-keps)
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Synonym
Pilocereus fulviceps
Mitrocereus fulviceps
Pseudomitrocereus fulviceps
Cereus fulviceps
Carnegiea fulviceps
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
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

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Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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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 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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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2005 | neutral

Another synonym is Cephalocereus fulviceps.

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

TAll, majestic columnar species with few branches that grow right up next to the main column. Night blooming funnel-shaped white flowers.

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