Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Giant Cardon)
Botanical name: Pachycereus pringlei
Common names: Mexican Giant Cardon, Elephant Cactus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Mexico
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 30°F
Pachycereus pringlei, native to northwestern Mexico, is a massive, tree-like cactus with thick, ribbed columns that can reach over 30 feet tall. It is extremely drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun with minimal water. This slow-growing species prefers sandy, well-drained soil and is ideal for xeriscapes or desert-themed gardens.
Similar plants: Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Giant Cardon)
Pachycereus pringlei
Creamy-white, funnel-shaped flowers of Pachycereus pringlei (Cardon, Mexican Giant Cardon) open at night along the cactus ribs, attracting bats and moths as pollinators.
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