USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: 25°F (-4°C)
Origin: Uruguay
Growth Habits: Columnar cactus branching from the base, up to 30 feet tall (9 m), clump up to 15 feet in diameter (4.5 m), stems are 5-7 inches in diameter (12-17 cm), often spinier than the type species.
Propagation: Easy by cuttings
Blooming Habits:
The 6-inch (15 cm), white, flowers open at night. They are followed by large, red, egg shaped fruits that split open when ripe.
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