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Pachycereusgaumeri

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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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Synonym
Anisocereus gaumeri
Pachycereus foetidus
Pterocereus foetidus
Pterocereus gaumeri subsp. foetidus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
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

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Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Los Angeles, California

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

Another synonym is Cereus yucatanensis.

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | December 2004 | neutral

Rare 3-sided columnar Mexican cactus with pale coloration and somewhat wimpy spines. Flowers are cup shaped and unusual for a cactus.

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