Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 20 feet or more |
Fruit: | Showy Other: To 3 inches in length. |
Flowers: | Showy Other: Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Over 12" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Espalier |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Allow cut end to dry out and callous over for 24 to 48 hours before planting. |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |