Stenocereus dumortierii
Candelabra Cactus
Previously clasified as Lemaireocereus dumortierii. The stems are a bluish-green a nd its habit is rather like a tree with long branches extending to nearly 15m. Flowers are nocturnal, but remain open into the day and are white blushed with green.
Contributed by @magorc
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Candelabra Cactus
Latin name
Stenocereus dumortierii
type
Succulent
family
Cactaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
15.00 M
Stenocereus dumortierii
Previously clasified as Lemaireocereus dumortierii. The stems are a bluish-green a nd its habit is rather like a tree with long branches extending to nearly 15m. Flowers are nocturnal, but remain open into the day and are white blushed with green.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Prefers porous cactus soil with adequate drainage. Bright light to full sun with ample airflow. Plant in plastic pots as clay pots dry out.
Frankenstank
magorc