Stenocereus thurberi (Organ Pipe Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Stenocereus |
| Species | thurberi |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Mexico and some parts of southwestern United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 3 - 5 m |
| Spread | 3.5 m |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Organ pipe cactus works well as an accent plant in a desert garden. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or rooted cutting. |
| Cultivation | Prefers well-drained soil and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | The plant is predominantly found on rocky hillsides. |
| Flower Description | 7.5 cm white flowers that bloom at night. |
| Fruit Description | 5 - 7.5 m red fruit that is edible. |
Photographs
Stenocereus thurberi var. thurberi