Trichocereus pasacana (Pasacana Tree Cactus)
Pasacana Tree Cactus, Pasakana, Pasacana Cactus, Thistle, Candelabra Cactus, Echinopsis atacamensis subs. pasacana, Cephalocereus pasacanus, Cereus pasacana, Echinopsis pasacana, Helianthocereus pasacanus, Pilocereus pasacanus, Trichocereus atacamensis var. pasacanus, Trichocereus pasacanus
Slow-growing, Trichocereus pasacana (Pasacana Tree Cactus) is a large columnar cactus with a strong branched habit. However, the stem remains solitary for a long while before it produces lateral branches. Up to 30 in. wide (75 cm), each stout, deep green stem features 20-30 deep ribs and large, brown areoles packed with a cluster of amber to dark-brown spines. From spring to summer, large, trumpet-shaped, rose-white flowers, 6 in. across (15 cm), open in the evening and last up to 3 days. Borne on the sides of the stems, they are followed by edible, dark green fruits, densely covered with hairs. Long-lived (300 years) and easy to grow, Pasacana Tree Cactus is reported to be cold-hardy down to 15°F (-9°C) for short periods. It adds long-lasting beauty to the landscape.
- Grows up to 6-30 ft. tall (180-900 cm) and 12-30 in. wide (30-75 cm).
- Easily grown in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun. Appreciates light shade when young. Water regularly in summer but allow to dry fully before watering again. Keep the plant dry in winter. Drought tolerant.
- Great for desert gardens, rock gardens, succulent gardens, or Mediterranean gardens.
- Deer resistant.
- Propagate by seed or stem cuttings.
- Virtually pest and disease free. Susceptible to fungal diseases if over-watered.
- Native to Argentina and Bolivia
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6' – 30' (180cm – 9m) |
Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (75cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 10 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Cactus - Succulents |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 6' – 30' (180cm – 9m) |
Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (75cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |