USDA: 10A - 11
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Northern Peru
Growth Habits: Columnar, up to 13 feet tall (4 m), generally unbranched, stems 4 inches thick (10 cm); 18 to 25 ribs; closely set woolly areoles; 6 or 7 central spines, up to 1 inch long (2.5 cm); 20 to 25 radials, 0.4 inch long (1 cm)
Propagation: Seeds
Blooming Habits:
Pseudocephalium with tufts of yellowish wool and bristles. The nocturnal creamy-white flowers come in mid summer, 2.4 inches long (6 cm).
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