Since then it has added almost 3 feet to its height.
Mexican fence post cactus growth rate.
The mexican fence post will eventually reach 20 feet tall and will remain as straight as it is in this photo.
The mexican fence post cactus can grow very fast especially if you give it supplemental water.
We ve heard slow to moderate.
May be sold as stenocereus marginatus note.
Large selection of cactus and succulents.
We are looking to plant some mexican fence post up against a south facing wall here in phoenix 9b we ve heard some varying info regarding growth rates.
What is happening to my mexican fence post cactus pachycereus marginatus.
Growth rate and height can grow fast.
The mexican fence post is native to the states of hidalgo queretaro and guanajuato and is widely planted and naturalized throughout mexico.
The mexican fence post also.
The rate of growth of my mexican fence post that receives full sun is about half the growth rate of the one i have in a container.
I noticed this brown spots on my cactus and i was not sure if it is some form of.
Maybe it s because it receives less water or maybe it s because it is stressed from the intense southwestern summer sun.
Mexican fencepost serves as a bold dramatic accent.
I think it s an exceptionally attractive cactus and i wish i had acquired a few more.
New to horticulture and starting to appreciate all the different varieties of cactus and succulents out there.
Hardy to 25 f.
Pachycereus marginatus is a long green cactus that is known for it flowers it blooms in the spring that can come in a variety of colors 1 2 3 4.
Stenocereus marginatus mexican fence post stenocereus marginatus mexican fence post organ pipe cactus.
Marginatus does not grow.
Along these ridges run symmetrical rows of small white thorns that make the mexican fence post look striped from a distance.
Cuttings are planted where a fence is desired.
Last year i bought a 1 foot tall specimen and planted it in a large container.
Maintenance plant the mexican fencepost in well draining soil and full sun with reflected heat or partial shade.
Since the mexican fence post cactus does get tall it will eventually need a large.
Grows to 20 tall.
It also does well in containers.
Being like most cactus water is not a big factor for this plant survival 1 2 3 mexican fence post are know for their durability in the heat and can last in colder climates that reach 20 after that the plant risks going into.
The mexican fence post is one of the most attractive and cleanest looking cacti available.
