New and Unread Tree-Mails
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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 | |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Can someone identify my plants by HappyJacko | Dec 9, 2018 10:53 PM | 6 |
| Polaskia chichipe by Jai_Ganesha | Sep 5, 2018 10:33 PM | 9 |
