RHS Other common names
elephant cactus, Mexican giant cardon
Cactus Succulent
A large, tree-like cactus with dark blue to green stems and reddish to dark brown spines fading to grey. On mature plants, nocturnal bell to funnel-shaped white flowers around 8cm across appear with greenish to red outer petals. Fruits are red and spiny.
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres