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Indian comb cactus with a short trunk and tall dark green ribbed branches in a gravel yard

Indian Comb Cactus

Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum
Categories:
Cacti & Succulents  ·  
Columnar Cactus
Light
Full sun
Water
Very low; deep, infrequent watering once established.
Size
25-35 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
Habit
Columnar cactus – branching
Toxicity
Non-toxic (spines)
Description
A large, tree-like columnar cactus native to northwestern Mexico and the Sonoran Desert. Forms tall ribbed columns and branches with age, with dense comb-like spine clusters. Bears white nocturnal flowers followed by spiny red edible fruit.
Bloom Time
Spring
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant, Edible
Growth Rate
Slow to moderate
Growth Habit
Columnar cactus – branching
Mature Size
25-35 ft tall × 10-15 ft wide
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green (stems)
Landscape Use
Desert / Xeriscape, Specimen / Accent
Garden Style
Desert / Xeriscape, Pollinator / Wildlife
Soil
Alkaline Tolerant, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Ironwood, Ocotillo, Organ Pipe Cactus, Palo verde, Saguaro
Non-toxic (spines)
Non-toxic; spines are a physical hazard
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

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

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

Mature size: 25-35 ft tall, 10-15 ft wide

Bloom: Spring

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Slow to moderate