Stenocereus thurberi
Organ Pipe
Description
Evergreen columnar cactus grows slowly to 10' x 10'. Olive-green stems covered in black spines. Pale pink night blooming flowers appaer spring to summer. Accepts reflected heat. Striking focal point in the landscape given time. Native to the Sonoran Desert.
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.