Pachycereus pringlei - Exotic Cacti / Succulent - 10 Seeds Horseradish

Pachycereus pringlei - Exotic Cacti / Succulent - 10 Seeds HorseradishPachycereus is a genus of 912 species of large cacti native to Mexico and just into southern Arizona, United States. They form large shrubs or small trees up to 15 m tall, with stout stems up to 1 m in diameter. Pachycereus comes from the ancient Greek pachys meaning "thick" and the Latin cereus meaning "torch". Pachycereus pringlei, also known as Mexican giant cardon or elephant cactus, is a species of cactus native to north western Mexico in the

A quick cut back of old flower stems when untidy will encourage new growth and flowers

The gaily-coloured flowers

in many bright colours

Dark green erect culms are banded with chestnut bracts

dark green leaves to 4 inches long are serrated (serrula meaning with saw-like teeth)

internal consumption

native to a territory including the Middle East and stretching east to India

growing on 2030 cm stems

The areoles are up to 3 mm wide

- Holds the optimum amount of water and oxygen

The lemma carries a 25–50 mm long awn

5 pairs of leaves with bristle at tip & heart shaped stipule