X Pachgerocereus
X Pachgerocereusorcuttii

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: X Pachgerocereus (pak-ger-oh-KER-ee-us)
Species: orcuttii (or-KUT-ee-eye)
Additional cultivar information: (Pachycereus pringlei x Bergerocactus emoryi)

Synonym:X Pacherocactus orcuttii

Synonym:Cereus orcutti

Synonym:Pachycereus orcuttii

Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem 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
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored