Pilosocereus (Candelabra Cactus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Pilosocereus |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Western Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 29 |
| Height | 0.1 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.3 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright spreading. |
| Propagation | Cuttings or seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Dry rocky plains and sunny, rocky desert hills. |
| Colour Description | Sage green to vivid green succulent flesh, creamy white to tan-cream areoles with brownish-orange to tan-brown spines. |
| Texture Description | Smooth, spiny. |
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