Stenocereus, Pitahaya de Queretaro

Stenocereusqueretaroensis

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Stenocereus (sten-oh-KER-ee-us)
Species
queretaroensis (ke-re-tah-roh-EN-sis)
Synonym
Cereus queretaroensis
Pachycereus queretaroensis
Lemaireocereus queretaroensis
Ritterocereus queretaroensis
Rathbunia queretaroensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

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San Diego, CA (Zone 10b) | April 2013 | neutral

According to wikipedia this plant is also called, Tzaponōchnohpalli, in the Nahuatl language. Nahuatl has been spoken in Central Mex...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2005 | neutral

The fruit of this plant are cultivated for food.

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