Polaskia chende is a tree-like cactus that can grow up to 21' tall (7 m), yellowish-green stems 3" in diameter (7 cm); 7-9 ribs, areoles almost confluent in young stems, 0.8 in apart (2 cm) in older stems; no central spine; 5 radials (3-6), up to 0.6 in long (1.5 cm)
Minimum avg. temperature: 55°F (12°C)
Origin: Mexico (Puebla, Oaxaca)
Blooming habits: Reddish white slightly scented flowers, opening in the morning, in the spring. The red fruits are up to 2 inches in diameter (5 cm). They are covered with short bristles.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late spring/early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Polsaskia chende |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Reddish white |
| Growth Habit | Green columnar cactus |
| Mature Size | 1215 ft. |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 0°c |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Polaskia chende is a tree-like cactus that can grow up to 21' tall (7 m), yellowish-green stems 3" in diameter (7 cm); 7-9 ribs, areoles almost confluent in young stems, 0.8 in apart (2 cm) in older stems; no central spine; 5 radials (3-6), up to 0.6 in long (1.5 cm)
Minimum avg. temperature: 55°F (12°C)
Origin: Mexico (Puebla, Oaxaca)
Blooming habits: Reddish white slightly scented flowers, opening in the morning, in the spring. The red fruits are up to 2 inches in diameter (5 cm). They are covered with short bristles.
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Late spring/early summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Polsaskia chende |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Reddish white |
| Growth Habit | Green columnar cactus |
| Mature Size | 1215 ft. |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 0°c |