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Top view of a Polaskia chichipe cactus with five ridged sections and dark spines, potted in light-colored pebbles.
Close-up of Polaskia chichipe, a small green columnar cactus with ribbed sides and dark-tipped spines in a pot with light pebbles.
Polaskia chichipe, a tall green columnar cactus with ridges and dark spines, in a gravel pot with blurred succulents behind it.
Close-up of a Polaskia chichipe cactus with vertical ridges and sharp spines in a rocky pot, with blurred plants and pebbles behind.
Small Polaskia chichipe cactus with tall ridges and black-red spines in a gravel pot, surrounded by other succulents on pebbles.
Close-up of Polaskia chichipe cactus with black and red spines in rocky soil, other potted succulents softly blurred behind.
Polaskia chichipe, a tall green columnar cactus with red-tipped spines, grows in a small rocky pot among other Mexican succulents.
Polaskia chichipe cactus with long spines stands upright in a black plastic pot, surrounded by soil and sunlit outdoor vegetation.
Close-up of a Polaskia chichipe cactus with long white spines, red-tipped areoles, and a textured green columnar shape.
Polaskia chichipe columnar cactus with an elegant, upright form adds unique beauty and charm to any indoor or outdoor space.
A tall, green Polaskia chichipe cactus with sharp spines stands outdoors beneath a clear blue sky, trees and bushes in the background.
Close-up of a Polaskia chichipe cactus with white and red spines and vertical ridges, standing out crisply against a blue sky.
Close-up of Polaskia chichipe cactus with a tall green columnar form, long white spines, and red tips against a blurred background.
Close-up of Polaskia chichipe cactus showcasing rows of long, white spines with red tips against a soft, blurred brown background.
Close-up of a tall green Polaskia chichipe cactus with white and red spines, set against blurred greenery, dirt path, and blue sky.
Tall green Polaskia chichipe cactus with white and red-tipped spines in a black pot outdoors, set among shrubs under a clear blue sky.
A tall, green Polaskia chichipe cactus with white spines in a black plastic pot, outdoors among shrubs and trees under a blue sky.
A tall Polaskia chichipe cactus with thick ribs and white-red spines grows in a black pot of sandy soil, thriving in bright sunlight.
A tall Polaskia chichipe cactus with sharp spines stands upright in a black plastic pot outdoors, surrounded by greenery and blue sky.
Top view of a Polaskia chichipe cactus with five ridged sections and dark spines, potted in light-colored pebbles.
Close-up of Polaskia chichipe, a small green columnar cactus with ribbed sides and dark-tipped spines in a pot with light pebbles.
Polaskia chichipe, a tall green columnar cactus with ridges and dark spines, in a gravel pot with blurred succulents behind it.
Close-up of a Polaskia chichipe cactus with vertical ridges and sharp spines in a rocky pot, with blurred plants and pebbles behind.
Small Polaskia chichipe cactus with tall ridges and black-red spines in a gravel pot, surrounded by other succulents on pebbles.
Close-up of Polaskia chichipe cactus with black and red spines in rocky soil, other potted succulents softly blurred behind.
Polaskia chichipe, a tall green columnar cactus with red-tipped spines, grows in a small rocky pot among other Mexican succulents.
Polaskia chichipe cactus with long spines stands upright in a black plastic pot, surrounded by soil and sunlit outdoor vegetation.
Close-up of a Polaskia chichipe cactus with long white spines, red-tipped areoles, and a textured green columnar shape.
Polaskia chichipe columnar cactus with an elegant, upright form adds unique beauty and charm to any indoor or outdoor space.
A tall, green Polaskia chichipe cactus with sharp spines stands outdoors beneath a clear blue sky, trees and bushes in the background.
Close-up of a Polaskia chichipe cactus with white and red spines and vertical ridges, standing out crisply against a blue sky.
Close-up of Polaskia chichipe cactus with a tall green columnar form, long white spines, and red tips against a blurred background.
Close-up of Polaskia chichipe cactus showcasing rows of long, white spines with red tips against a soft, blurred brown background.
Close-up of a tall green Polaskia chichipe cactus with white and red spines, set against blurred greenery, dirt path, and blue sky.
Tall green Polaskia chichipe cactus with white and red-tipped spines in a black pot outdoors, set among shrubs under a clear blue sky.
A tall, green Polaskia chichipe cactus with white spines in a black plastic pot, outdoors among shrubs and trees under a blue sky.
A tall Polaskia chichipe cactus with thick ribs and white-red spines grows in a black pot of sandy soil, thriving in bright sunlight.
A tall Polaskia chichipe cactus with sharp spines stands upright in a black plastic pot outdoors, surrounded by greenery and blue sky.

Polaskia chichipe has the common name ‘Chichipe.’ Mexico-originated succulent has a slow growth rate, with its height reaching up to 16.5 feet. It thrives into a columnar tree-like shape. The plant belongs to the Cactaceae family. For its attractive length, the plant needs full sun exposure. The winter-dormant Chichipe’s natural habitat is in the wild. These cacti have multi-curved branches, usually forming crests.

Growth Rate

Polaskia chichipe has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

Chichipe bears white/pink/purple flowers during the blooming season, which is usually early summer.

Watering and Feeding

Polaskia chichipe requires enough water but avoids water-logging. During the hot season, the cactus should be watered frequently. Use fertilizers during summer. From September onwards, the plant should not be fed as it can result in thick growth which could be fatal during winters.

Soil

Chichipe needs good drainage. Hence, ensure that the soil consists of mineral compost. However, avoid keeping the soil dry for too long.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for Chichipe is 9A to 6.7. The plant is not frost-tolerant and has a frost tolerance of 10° C (50° F).

Light

This cactus grows well in full sun. During summers, it should be kept outdoors.

Propagation

In most cases, Chichipe propagates well through stem cuttings or grafting.

Chichipe is highly-prized for its beautiful sculpted shape, making it a rare collection. The red fruit is edible, sweet to taste, and when the branches are too thickly-grown, it can be used as fuelwood.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Early summer

Flower Color

Creamwhite or yellowgreen

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9a 6.7

Mature Size

16.5 feet

Resistance

10° c

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
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Polaskia chichipe has the common name ‘Chichipe.’ Mexico-originated succulent has a slow growth rate, with its height reaching up to 16.5 feet. It thrives into a columnar tree-like shape. The plant belongs to the Cactaceae family. For its attractive length, the plant needs full sun exposure. The winter-dormant Chichipe’s natural habitat is in the wild. These cacti have multi-curved branches, usually forming crests.

Growth Rate

Polaskia chichipe has a slow growth rate.

Flowering

Chichipe bears white/pink/purple flowers during the blooming season, which is usually early summer.

Watering and Feeding

Polaskia chichipe requires enough water but avoids water-logging. During the hot season, the cactus should be watered frequently. Use fertilizers during summer. From September onwards, the plant should not be fed as it can result in thick growth which could be fatal during winters.

Soil

Chichipe needs good drainage. Hence, ensure that the soil consists of mineral compost. However, avoid keeping the soil dry for too long.

Hardiness

The hardiness zone for Chichipe is 9A to 6.7. The plant is not frost-tolerant and has a frost tolerance of 10° C (50° F).

Light

This cactus grows well in full sun. During summers, it should be kept outdoors.

Propagation

In most cases, Chichipe propagates well through stem cuttings or grafting.

Chichipe is highly-prized for its beautiful sculpted shape, making it a rare collection. The red fruit is edible, sweet to taste, and when the branches are too thickly-grown, it can be used as fuelwood.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season

Early summer

Flower Color

Creamwhite or yellowgreen

Growth Rate

Slow

Hardiness Zone

9a 6.7

Mature Size

16.5 feet

Resistance

10° c

Sun Exposure

Full sun (6+ hrs.)
Attribute Value
Bloom Season Early summer
Bloom Season Spring/summer
Botanical Name Polaskia chichipe
Common Name Chichipe
Common Name Chichituna
Dormancy Summer
Dormancy Winter
Family Cactaceae
Flower Color Creamwhite or yellowgreen
Flower Color White/pink/purple
Genus Polaskia
Growth Habit Sculptural
Growth Habit Tree like/collunar
Growth Rate Slow
Growth Rate Winter
Hardiness Zone 9a 6.7
Hardiness Zone 9a to 11b
Mature Size 16.5 feet
Mature Size 5 m
Native Area Mexico
Resistance 10° c
Resistance 4°c
Sun Exposure Full sun (6+ hrs.)

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