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Espostoa

Espostoablossfeldiorum

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Espostoa blossfeldiorum by Xenomorf
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Espostoa (es-POS-toh-uh)
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Synonym
Cephalocereus blossfeldiorum
Thrixanthocereus blossfeldiorum
Facheiroa blossfeldiorum
Cereus blossfeldiorum
Thrixanthocereus cullmannianus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
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
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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

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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 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
Regional

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

Chandler, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2010 | neutral

Another synonym of this plant is Thrixanthocereus longispinus

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