The mexican fence post cactus can grow very fast especially if you give it supplemental water.
Mexican fence post cactus growth rate.
New to horticulture and starting to appreciate all the different varieties of cactus and succulents out there.
Growth rate and height can grow fast.
The mexican fence post will eventually reach 20 feet tall and will remain as straight as it is in this photo.
We ve heard slow to moderate.
The mexican fence post is one of the most attractive and cleanest looking cacti available.
I noticed this brown spots on my cactus and i was not sure if it is some form of.
They soon take root and form an effective and attractive barrier.
Previously classified as pachycereus marginatus.
The mexican fence post is native to the states of hidalgo queretaro and guanajuato and is widely planted and naturalized throughout mexico.
Being like most cactus water is not a big factor for this plant survival 1 2 3 mexican fence post are know for their durability in the heat and can last in colder climates that reach 20 after that the plant risks going into.
Grows to 20 tall.
Large selection of cactus and succulents.
We are looking to plant some mexican fence post up against a south facing wall here in phoenix 9b we ve heard some varying info regarding growth rates.
What is happening to my mexican fence post cactus pachycereus marginatus.
It also does well in containers.
Stenocereus marginatus mexican fence post stenocereus marginatus mexican fence post organ pipe cactus.
Marginatus does not grow.
The tall stems branch out from the cactus base to form a fence like cluster of tall cylindrical posts usually with 5 or 6 pronounced ridges.
May be sold as stenocereus marginatus note.
Last year i bought a 1 foot tall specimen and planted it in a large container.
I think it s an exceptionally attractive cactus and i wish i had acquired a few more.
Hardy to 25 f.
The mexican fence post also.
Maintenance plant the mexican fencepost in well draining soil and full sun with reflected heat or partial shade.
Since then it has added almost 3 feet to its height.
Along these ridges run symmetrical rows of small white thorns that make the mexican fence post look striped from a distance.
Maybe it s because it receives less water or maybe it s because it is stressed from the intense southwestern summer sun.
Pachycereus marginatus is a long green cactus that is known for it flowers it blooms in the spring that can come in a variety of colors 1 2 3 4.
Mexican fencepost serves as a bold dramatic accent.
