Stenocereus sp. (Organ Pipe Cactus) - Image 20

Botanical name: Stenocereus sp.

Common names: Organ Pipe Cactus, Octopus Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico, Central America

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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Stenocereus sp. (Organ Pipe Cactus) green plant with many vertical stems and small red fruit.
Stenocereus sp. (Organ Pipe Cactus) with numerous tall columnar green stems and small red fruit.


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