Pilosocereus glaucescens
Blue Torch Cactus
Pilosocereus glaucescens is a tree-like cactus which is a vigorous grower if ideal conditions can be provided but is susceptible to rotting if too wet. It likes a sunny position with 4 to 6 hours of direct morning or afternoon sun. It should be watered regularly in Summer and kept drier in Winter.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
Blue Torch Cactus
Latin name
Pilosocereus glaucescens
type
Succulent
family
Cactaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.10 M
0.60 M
Pilosocereus glaucescens
Pilosocereus glaucescens is a tree-like cactus which is a vigorous grower if ideal conditions can be provided but is susceptible to rotting if too wet. It likes a sunny position with 4 to 6 hours of direct morning or afternoon sun. It should be watered regularly in Summer and kept drier in Winter.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Prefers porous cactus soil with adequate drainage. Bright light to full sun with ample airflow. Plant in plastic pots as clay pots dry out.
Flowering
From Mid Spring TO Mid Summer
Flowers are violet red and semi-tubular in shape.
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