Lemaireocereus pruinosus


Description: 

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The Lemaireocereus pruinosus is a columnar cactus, eventually reaching a mature height of approximately 10' with an approximate width of 4'. Its skin is dark green, but juveniles typically take on a glaucous-gray color. They sport 4 - 6 ribs with few black-gray spines. This species has small, white flowers tinged with pink.

This species falls within USDA hardiness zone 9b - 11. To thrive, it requires full sun to partial shade. During the summer months (growing season), follow a moderate watering schedule. This cactus requires very little moisture during the winter months and should be kept as dry as possible.

Attributes:

-Fruit

1. This species bears beautiful and edible fruit

Synonyms:

Cereus pruinosis
Lemaireocereus pruinosus
Rathbunia pruinosa
Ritterocereus pruinosus
Echinocactus pruinosus

Plant Details
USDA Zone Information: 
9b - 11
Family: 
Cactaceae
Flower : 
White
Ideal Light Conditions: 
Sun/Partial shade
Ideal Water Conditions: 
Moderate in summer/Dry in winter
Mature Height: 
10'
Mature Width: 
4'
Latin Name: 
Lemaireocereus pruinosus
Common Name: 
Gray Ghost Organ Pipe

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Movies:

RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)

Television:

USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)

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New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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