Stetsonia coryne large

This plant is shown in a 6 inch pot. All of our plants are grown under the same conditions, although not all the plants are the same. You will receive a similar plant in size and shape to the ones in the pictures. Our plants are hand-picked and carefully selected to bring you the best quality possible. Please allow us up to 3 business days to process your order. If you wish to receive your order on a specific date, or have special instructions, please add a note at the checkout . The plant is shipped BARE ROOT.

This beautiful cactus is one of the most cultivated of all large columnar cacti. They generate very long spines and produce flowers which are white, opening at night and remaining open during the day.

Recommended temperature zone: Sunset: 12-13, USDA: 9-11
Frost tolerance: Hardy to 18°F (-8°C)
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun
Origin: Low deserts of Argentina, Bolivia
Growth habits: Branching cactus to 30" tall (9 m), each columnar stem is 4" in diameter (10 cm)
Watering needs: Regular water in summer for optimal growth
Propagation: Seeds

 

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

Blooming Season	Spring to summer
Common Name	Toothpick cactus
Dormancy	Winter
Flower	Large white tinted pink
Frost Tolerance	-3.8
Growth Rate	Moderate
Hardiness Zone	9b-11
Height	15 to 25 ft
Origin	Argentina
Scientific Name	Stetsonia coryne large
Shape	Columnar
Sun Exposure	Full sun