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San Pedro Cactus

Trichocereus Pachanoi

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Overview

The San Pedro Cactus, or Trichocereus pachanoi, is a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the Andes. It reaches heights of 10-20 feet at maturity with a diameter of 6-8 inches. This cactus prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposure. Its ribbed, green body is punctuated by areoles producing white, nocturnal flowers suited to desert or xeriscaped landscapes for its minimal water needs and striking vertical form.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Type CactusClimate Temperate
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — It requires full sun exposure for optimal growth but can tolerate some light shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus
Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Temperate

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San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — green body is punctuated by areoles producing white, image 67
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — usually reaching a length of 7 to 9 inches; it provides architectural interest and an exotic touch that, image 54
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — It requires full sun exposure for optimal growth but can tolerate some light shade; green body is, image 55
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — The San Pedro Cactus typically grows with a single; it grows at a moderate rate of about 4 to 12 inches, image 50
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — green body is punctuated by areoles producing white, image 25
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — which can reach heights of 10 to 20 feet at maturity
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — It provides architectural interest and an exotic touch that can complement a variety of outdoor styles, image 60
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — This plant is well suited for a prominent spot in your garden design due to its impressive and, image 28
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — making it ideal for water-wise landscapes.<br><br>When designing a garden with the San Pedro Cactus, image 58
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — scientifically known as Trichocereus pachanoi
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — It reaches heights of 10-20 feet at maturity with a diameter of 6-8 inches; it grows at a moderate rate of about 4
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — white flowers in the garden; green body is punctuated by areoles producing white
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — cactus with white blooms; it grows at a moderate rate of about 4 to 12 inches per year, image 62
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — The San Pedro Cactus, or Trichocereus pachanoi, is a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the Andes, image 43
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — consider its dramatic vertical form as a focal point among lower-growing succulents and xeriscape plants; it grows
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — it grows at a moderate rate of about 4 to 12 inches per year
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — The San Pedro Cactus typically grows with a single; it grows at a moderate rate of about 4 to 12 inches per year
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — As a drought-tolerant plant; it grows at a moderate rate of about 4 to 12 inches per year, image 56
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — consider its dramatic vertical form as a focal point among lower-growing succulents and xeriscape, image 59
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — cactus with white blooms; it grows at a moderate rate of about 4 to 12 inches per year
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — it is low-maintenance and only needs occasional watering once established; it provides architectural, image 57
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — consider its dramatic vertical form as a focal point among lower-growing succulents and xeriscape plants
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — it is low-maintenance and only needs occasional watering once established
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — cactus for full or half; it provides architectural interest and an exotic touch that can complement a variety of
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