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Neobuxbaumiapolylopha

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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
polylopha (pol-ee-LOH-fuh)
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Synonym
Pilocereus polylopha
Cephalocereus polylopha
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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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 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
Regional

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

Green Valley, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

San Leandro, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Whittier, California

Grenoble, Rhône-Alpes

Beaumont, Texas

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Palmfreak2615
Beaumont, TX | April 2015 | positive

Beautiful cactus. It has survived 24 F here in Beaumont, TX with no damage. My plant is about 2 ft tall and I have had it for 3 years. I'...Read More

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

Very tall, deeply ribbed, rarely branching (if does, tend to be little curved branches), thick columnar plant. Dark red flowers near top of plant.

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