Common names:
Mexican Giant Cardon
Elephant Cactus
Cardon Gigante
Sahueso
Xaasj

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Grass/Grass-like
Fern
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences:In Water
Soil pH Preferences:Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9b
Flower Color:Orange
Flower Time:Spring
Inflorescence Type:Spike
Suitable Locations:Topiary
Uses:Suitable for forage
Resistances:Tolerates foot traffic
Containers:Prefers to be under-potted
Miscellaneous:Epiphytic
Endangered
Conservation status:Endangered (EN)

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Discussion Threads about this plant
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Great shot! by Calif_Sue Jan 26, 2016 3:32 AM 2
"Stem, scape, stalk or bark" by Jai_Ganesha Jul 4, 2018 1:29 PM 14

Comments:
Posted by Evegpt (Beautiful MS Gulf Coast - Zone 9a) on Jan 30, 2016 4:54 AM

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