Crested Mexican Fence Post | Stenocereus Marginatus Cristata

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Pachycereus marginatus is a species of cacti that are native to Central America including Oaxaca, San Luis Potosí, and Querétaro, as per Llifle crested mexican fence post . Known as the Mexican fence post cactus, it is often used as a barrier in hotter climates that support its growth. These stiff plants can grow up to 50 feet tall in the wild, but stay closer to 12 feet when cultivated domestically. Often they split at their base to form two or more branches, all of which grow upright.

Each branch of the Mexican fence post cactus is dark green with 5 to 7 ribs that form its cylindrical body. Down the center of each rib is a line of areolas that feature many white spikes crested mexican fence post . According to The University of Arizona, as the cacti age, their spines become shorter and pink or green bell-shaped flowers will begin blooming. Later in the season, blossoms give way to spiny red fruits that can be used to make jam. The Mexican fence post cactus is easy to care for and relatively cold hardy, surviving in temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit for short periods of time. It will be happiest and healthiest, however, if you can provide it with adequate heat and sunlight crested mexican fence post .

Pachycereus marginatus is a cactus with columnar trunks that grow slowly up to 12 feet (3.7 m) tall. The stems are with 5 to 7 ribs and up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. Its central spine is about 0.4 inch (1 cm) in diameter with 5 to 9 radials, slightly yellowish in color. *** All of the plants will be shipped bare root. ABOUT PACKAGE: Your plant will be meticulously bubblewrapped and shipped in a sturdy box. Most 2″ plants are shipped in their original plastic pot with soil crested mexican fence post . Fragile and big 4″ plants are shipped bareroot to ensure their safety. When opening your package, some soil may be loose in the box. Plant orders are shipped within 3-5 days depending on availability of the plant. We ship our plants Monday through Friday, all twelve months of the year! If you need your order urgently, please message us so we can upgrade your shipping (additional cost applied). Here is our blog about the shipping process and packaging. We do not ship outside of the continental United States. *** We ship all year round, heat packs are available for purchase in the winter.