Pachycereus pringlei

Giant Cardon

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Giant Cardon, massive columnar cactus from Baja California. Stems up to 19m tall with white spines. Requires intense light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Giant Cardon
Family Cactaceae
Genus Pachycereus
Species Pringlei
Origin Mexico
Blooming Large white nocturnal flowers at apex in spring/summer.
Leaf Color Glaucous blue-green stems, grey spines
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Cactus mix with high sand/perlite content, pH neutral, excellent drainage.

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Watering

Water deeply only when soil is completely dry. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy to prevent root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure essential. Intense light prevents rot and etiolation.

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Fertilization

Diluted cactus fertilizer monthly during spring/summer growing season only.

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Pruning

Remove dead spines carefully with gloves. Cut damaged stems only for propagation.

Pest Control Cactus Mite Mealybug Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2500 – 3400
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 2000
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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