Mexican Fence Post Cactus In Pot

Pachycereus marginatus is a cactus with columnar trunks that grow slowly up to 12 feet 3 7 m tall.

Mexican fence post cactus in pot.

Please be aware that if you purchase both the shipping may be higher due to increased weight. Along these ridges run symmetrical rows of small white thorns that make the mexican fence post look striped from a distance. The stems are with 5 to 7 ribs and up to 4 inches 10 cm in diameter. The tall stems branch out from the cactus base to form a fence like cluster of tall cylindrical posts usually with 5 or 6 pronounced ridges.

Rot proper watering is essential to the. The mexican fence post also. Water sparingly in the winter as it does not grow in cold weather. Ironically the mexican fence post in my plant container is growing the fastest and shows no signs of stress from the summer sun.

The picture shows two stems but you can choose one or the other or both either 13 or 14. The cactus develops stout cylindrical stems with ribs over its lifetime. The mexican fence post in my planter is doing the best. Photo by doug martin.

Last year i bought a 1 foot tall specimen and planted it in a large container. If frost is in the forecast cover the top of the cactus with an old t shirt foam cup or wash cloth. Cactus showing signs of scale insect infection source. Wikipedia commons cold temperatures mexican fencepost is frost sensitive.

The mexican fence post is native to the states of hidalgo queretaro and guanajuato and is widely planted and naturalized throughout mexico. Its central spine is about 0 4 inch 1 cm in diameter with 5 to 9 radials slightly yellowish in color. Maintenance plant the mexican fencepost in well draining soil and full sun with reflected heat or partial shade. The mexican fence post cactus can grow very fast especially if you give it supplemental water.

Since then it has added almost 3 feet to its height. So much so some would say it s a good lookin cactus. This mexican fence post cactus grows surprisingly fast and has new red spines. Living cactus fences and the hardy mexican fence post cactus on sale october 2017 40 off the deep green columnar trunks of the mexican fence post catches the eyes.

Mexican fencepost cactus rooted plant 14 and 13 the plant you will receive is a healthy mexican fencepost cactus growing well.