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Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Myrtillocactus (mir-til-oh-KAK-tus) Species: schenckii (SHENK-ee-eye) Synonym:Cereus schenckii
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Category TreesCactus and Succulents Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingSun Exposure Full SunFoliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Hardiness 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringOther details UnknownSoil 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-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsAllow cut surface to callous over before planting From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seedsUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |