Stenocereus sp. (Organ Pipe Cactus) - Image 21

Botanical name: Stenocereus sp.

Common names: Organ Pipe Cactus, Octopus Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico, Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 30°F

Small 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. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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Stenocereus sp. (Organ Pipe Cactus) flower with white petals and a bee on green stem.
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