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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 9–10Climate Temperate
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — with a diameter of approximately 6 inches

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cactaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (71)

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) — which can reach heights of 10 to 20 feet at maturity; it provides architectural interest and an exotic, image 51
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) — with a diameter of approximately 6 inches; green body is punctuated by areoles producing white, image 52
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — it grows at a moderate rate of about 4 to 12 inches per year, image 53
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) — 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) — It requires full sun exposure for optimal growth but can tolerate some light shade; green body is, image 55
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) — 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) — it is low-maintenance and only needs occasional watering once established; it provides architectural, image 57
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — white flowers in the garden; green body is punctuated by areoles producing white, image 61
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) — 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) — cactus for full or half; it provides architectural interest and an exotic touch that can complement a, image 63
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — The San Pedro Cactus, or Trichocereus pachanoi, is a fast-growing columnar cactus native to the Andes, image 64
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — This cactus prefers well-drained soils and full sun exposure; it provides architectural interest and an, image 66
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, image 65
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 71
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — This plant is well suited for a prominent spot in your garden design due to its impressive and, image 70
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — is a columnar cactus native to the Andes Mountains in South America; it provides architectural interest, image 69
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — scientifically known as Trichocereus pachanoi; it grows at a moderate rate of about 4 to 12 inches per, image 68
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus Pachanoi) — green body is punctuated by areoles producing white, image 67

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