About
Pilosocereus arrabidae is a tall, columnar cactus from Brazil producing the characteristic ribbed, blue-green stems and woolly, bristly cephalium of the genus from which small, nocturnal flowers emerge. A dramatic and architectural cactus for a heated greenhouse or frost-free, sunny garden.
About the genus
Pilosocereus are vigorous, often large, columnar or tree-like cacti from the Americas, frequently with an attractive blue-green colour, nocturnal flowers, and woolly areoles along the ribs. Grown as dramatic specimen plants in heated glasshouses and frost-free, sunny gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.