Pachycereus marginatus

Organ Pipe Cactus, Mexican Fencepost

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Shrub, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, pink, white
Bloom time Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, rock garden, screen, specimen
Height 10' to 22' / 3.00m to 6.80m
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America