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Armatocereus

Armatocereusgodingianus

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Armatocereus (ar-mat-oh-KER-ee-us)

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Species

godingianus (goh-ding-ee-AH-nus)

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Synonym

Armatocereus godingianus subsp. godingianus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 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 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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