| Common Name | Organ Pipe Cactus |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Stenocereus |
| Species | Thurberi |
| Origin | Mexico / USA (Sonoran Desert) |
| Blooming | Night-blooming white flowers in summer, fruit develops in late summer. |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green to gray-green (spiny) |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Succulents plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining cactus mix with pumice or perlite; low organic matter.
Drought tolerant; water deeply but infrequently, allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce in winter dormancy.
Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering, tolerates partial shade when young.
Apply balanced cactus fertilizer once in spring during active growth period.
Remove dead spines or damaged sections carefully with thick gloves.
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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