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.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Cactaceae |
| Common names | Candelabra Cactus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 30' (180cm - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents |
| Plant Family | Cactaceae |
| Common names | Candelabra Cactus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
6' - 30' (180cm - 9.1m) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Trichocereus pasacana (Pasacana Tree Cactus) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Trichocereus pasacana (Pasacana Tree Cactus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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