Pilosocereus pachycladus (Blue Torch) cactus cutting

Blue Torch Cactus

Flowers are not the only plants that bring color to the garden. Some plants, like the blue torch cactus for sale (Pilosocereus azureus), have unique colored-stems or trunks.

This cactus has an unassuming and tidy columnar shape, growing tall and upright, but has unusual colors: blue stems and contrasting gold spines. The blooms are showy with big, magnificent white flowers.

Tall bright blue trunk, white flowers, golden and orange spikes along the ribs are the distinct characteristics that make Pilosocereus Azureus a must-have in every cacti collection.

This pillar-type cactus turns bluer as it ages. At full maturity, it displays a greyish-blue tone earning it the name Blue Torch Cactus.

It has become an instant favorite for both landscapers and hobbyists because of the contrast it creates in landscapes, desert gardens, and even containers.

It belongs to the Pilosocereus family that is native to Mexico, Brazil, and the Caribbean. They can grow up to 10 to 30-feet tall and they’re known locally as Tree Cactus. Mature Pilosocereus Azureus display spectacular white blooms from April to July.

Nor do you need to plant directly in the ground to enjoy this blue beauty. Mine is potted in a 10” planter, sitting by my living room window sill for a couple of years now blue torch cactus psychedelicblue torch cactus psychedelic !

Blue is one of the most unusual colors among plants. The Blue Torch Cactus will certainly create a sense of awe, especially among your visitors who have never seen a blue cactus before.