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Organ Pipe Cactus

Stenocereus Thurberi

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Overview

The Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) is a towering desert native, flourishing in warm, arid environments. This multi-stemmed cactus reaches 15-26 feet tall, sports night-blooming white flowers, and yields edible red fruit. Its ribbed columns resemble organ pipes, hence the name. Plant in well-drained soil, with full sun exposure. Hardy to 25°F, it's ideal for xeriscapes, adding vertical drama and nocturnal interest. Minimal watering required once established.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 9–11Type CactusClimate Arid
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — Properly integrated, it can serve as both a focal point and a conversation starter in your client's garden

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus
Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Arid

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Photos (84)

Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — scientifically known as Stenocereus thurberi (formerly Lemaireocereus thurberi); plant in well-drained, image 63
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — cactus for full; properly integrated, it can serve as both a focal point and a conversation starter in your client's
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — Plant in well-drained soil, with full sun exposure
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — This multi-stemmed cactus reaches 15-26 feet tall; this cactus is aptly named for its multi-limbed, image 56
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — sports night-blooming white flowers
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — with a spread of 10 to 12 feet at maturity.<br><br>Favored for its architectural silhouette; hardy to 25&deg;F, it's
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — creamy blossoms that open at night and close by the next midday; this multi-stemmed cactus reaches 15-26 feet tall
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — cactus with multi-colored and pink and white blooms
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — Minimal watering required once established; cactus with multi-colored and pink and white blooms, image 62
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — the Organ Pipe Cactus adds a dramatic vertical element to the landscape
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — cactus for full
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — Hardy to 25&deg;F, it's ideal for xeriscapes, adding vertical drama and nocturnal interest; you can, image 61
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — requiring minimal maintenance and thriving in USDA zones 10 to 11; the Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) is a
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — and yields edible red fruit; multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — Hardy to 25&deg;F, it's ideal for xeriscapes, adding vertical drama and nocturnal interest; you can expect a show of
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — Minimal watering required once established
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — you can expect a show of white
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — The Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) is a towering desert native; and yields edible red fruit
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — is a unique and striking specimen native to the Sonoran Desert of Mexico and the United States; with a, image 64
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — Hardy to 25&deg;F, it's ideal for xeriscapes, adding vertical drama and nocturnal interest
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — When incorporating the Organ Pipe Cactus into a garden design
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — multi-colored and pink and white flowers in the garden; is a unique and striking specimen native to the Sonoran
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — Its ribbed columns resemble organ pipes, hence the name
Organ Pipe Cactus (Stenocereus Thurberi) — sports night-blooming white flowers; making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping.<br><br>In late, image 57
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