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Stenocereus thurberi
Organ Pipe Cactus
Origin: Mexico and some parts of southwestern United States of America.
| Family |
| Cactaceae |
| Genus |
| Stenocereus |
| Species |
| thurberi |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9b - 11 |
| Height |
| 3 - 5 m |
| Spread |
| 3.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Organ pipe cactus works well as an accent plant in a desert garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers well-drained soil and full sun. |
| 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. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed or rooted cutting. |
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