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Pilosocereus glaucescens

Scientific Name: Pilosocereus glaucescens (J.Labouret) R.S.Byles & Rowley
Synonym: Cephalocereus glaucescens, Pseudopilocereus glaucescens
Family: Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 10-11

Origin: Brazil (Minas Gerais: Diamantina)

Growth Habits: Tree like cactus, slow growing up to 20 feet tall (6 m), glaucous blue stems up to 10 cm thick, with white wool and yellow spines, 8 to 10 ribs, 5-7 central spines, 13 to 18 needle-like radials

Blooming Habits:
Greenish white flowers, 3 inches long (7 cm)

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