Trichocereus pachanoi

These columnar, perennial Cacti are sometimes included in the group Echinopsis. Mature plants produce fragrant, nocturnal, funnel-shaped flowers that eventually open flat. Requires sun and well drained soil. Propagate by seed or stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Erect, spiny stems 2½ to 4½ inches in diameter branch out from the base of this shrubby cactus. A fragrant, 9-inch flower with black hairs blooms at night. The stems are often covered with a whitish bloom at first.

Attributes - Trichocereus pachanoi

Plant Type: Succulent

Bloom Season: Mid Spring through Mid Summer

Flower Color: White

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 12 ft. to 21 ft.

Width: 8 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 9, 10, 11

Notes: Thrives in Dry Climates, Hot Climates. Container Plants, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers.

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Trichocereus chilensis

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