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Neobuxbaumia

Neobuxbaumiamacrocephala

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Neobuxbaumia (nee-oh-buks-BAWM-ee-uh)

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Species

macrocephala (mak-roh-SEF-uh-luh)

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Synonym

Cephalocereus macrocephala

Pilocereus macrocephalus

Carnegiea macrocephala

Pachycereus ruficeps

Mitrocereus ruficeps

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

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

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Xenomorf

Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2006 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are Pilocereus ruficeps, Cereus ruficeps & Cereus macrocephalus.

palmbob

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

Giant columnar cactus from Mexico- grows over 50' tall. Branches somewhat.

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