Polaskia Species, Chichipe, Chichibe, Chichituna

Polaskiachichipe

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Polaskia (poh-LAS-kee-uh)
Species
chichipe (CHEE-chee-pee)
Synonym
Lemaireocereus chichipe
Lemaireocereus mixtecensis
Myrtillocactus chichipe
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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:

Gilbert, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Perris, California

Pittsburg, California

Pleasant Hill, California

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Sebring, Florida

Canyon Lake, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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C
Lisbon, NY | April 2016 | positive

I have a small one in a pot in northern ny

R
San Diego, CA (Zone 10b) | May 2013 | neutral

The fruit is said to be delicious. Wikipedia in Spanish said that it grows in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Puebla. In the common name...Read More

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

Columnar cactus with lots of branches from warmer areas of central Mexico. Night blooming species. Not really sure about cold hardiness.

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