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Blue Torch Cactus

Pilosocereus pachycladus
Categories:
Cacti & Succulents  ·  
Columnar Cactus
Light
Full sun
Water
Very low; deep, infrequent watering once established.
Size
15-30 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
Habit
Columnar cactus
Toxicity
Non-toxic (spines)
Description
Columnar cactus native to Brazil, known for its striking blue-green stem and dense white to golden wool at the apex and along the ribs. Produces nocturnal pink to red flowers and grows as a tall, branching column in warm desert landscapes.
Bloom Time
Summer to fall (night-blooming)
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Architectural Form, Night Blooming
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Growth Habit
Columnar cactus
Mature Size
15-30 ft tall × 6-10 ft wide
Flower Color
Pink to red
Foliage Color
Blue-green
Landscape Use
Cactus / Succulent Garden, Specimen / Accent, Tropical Garden
Garden Style
Desert / Xeriscape, Tropical
Soil
Alkaline Tolerant, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Agave, Cardon, Golden barrel cactus, Organ Pipe Cactus, Saguaro
Non-toxic (spines)
Non-toxic; spines can cause injury.
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Very low; deep, infrequent watering once established.

Soil: Well-draining sandy or gravelly soil; tolerates poor, alkaline soils.

Mature size: 15-30 ft tall, 6-10 ft wide

Bloom: Summer to fall (night-blooming)

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Slow to moderate