Synonyms
Trichocereus peruvianus
Cactus Succulent Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants
A large, slow-growing perennial cactus, up to 4m high at maturity, with thick, blue-green, upright and sometimes branching stems to 20cm thick. Stems have 6-8 broad ribs, and felted areoles producing clusters of brown spines. Large, trumpet-shaped white flowers to 25cm across are produced on mature plants in summer
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
2.5-4 metres
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres