Stenocereus pruinosus
CactaceaeStenocereus pruinosus · a cactus of the Cactaceae family, a tree-like columnar cactus with edible fruit. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Stenocereus pruinosus
Coming from Mexico and Central America, Stenocereus pruinosus is a cactus of the Cactaceae family appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts. Its most distinctive feature is branched columnar stem with marked ribs, a trait that makes it unmistakable even among advanced collectors.
At Succulentae we grow every Stenocereus pruinosus directly in our nursery in southeastern Spain, in conditions of intense sun, low humidity and mineral substrate that replicate its natural habitat. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Stenocereus pruinosus | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | Mexico and Central America | |
| Natural habitat | semi-desert scrubland | |
| Adult size | up to 8 m | |
| Flowering | nocturnal white or pink flowers | |
| Propagation | cutting or seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic · edible fruit |
Did you know?
Its fruit, called "sour pitaya" or "xoconostle", is highly valued in Mexico for its refreshing flavor and is consumed fresh or in drinks during the hot season.
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse in summer; none in winter
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C
