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Chichipe |
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Polaskia |
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Chichibe |
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Chichituna |
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Chichitun |
Polaskia chichipe | Accepted |
Myrtillocactus chichipe | Synonym |
Plant Habit: | Tree Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | Up to 13 feet |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | Other: Creamy white to yellowish green |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
Posted by Baja_Costero (Baja California - Zone 11b) on Sep 12, 2019 12:48 PM Branching green tree cactus from southern Mexico with whitish flowers. Stems are 2-3 inches in diameter with 9-12 ribs, 1 central spine, and 6-8 radial spines. Flowers have a faint greenish or yellowish tint. Fruit is reddish purple and edible. [ Reply to this comment | |
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