Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Giant Cardon)

Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Giant Cardon) green plant with white flower buds close up
Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Giant Cardon) tall green column with white flower buds along vertical ribs.

Botanical name: Pachycereus pringlei

Common names: Mexican Giant Cardon, Elephant Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Mexico

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spiny

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.

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Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Giant Cardon) green cactus plant with white flowers tall tree form.
Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Giant Cardon) tall green cactus with white flowers and ribbed texture.
Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Giant Cardon) white flower close up on a tall green stem
Pachycereus pringlei (Mexican Giant Cardon) white flower clusters emerged along the thick green ribbed stem
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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