Photo by doug martin.
Mexican fence post cactus in pot.
Its central spine is about 0 4 inch 1 cm in diameter with 5 to 9 radials slightly yellowish in color.
Rot proper watering is essential to the.
This mexican fence post cactus grows surprisingly fast and has new red spines.
The mexican fence post cactus can grow very fast especially if you give it supplemental water.
If frost is in the forecast cover the top of the cactus with an old t shirt foam cup or wash cloth.
Living cactus fences and the hardy mexican fence post cactus on sale october 2017 40 off the deep green columnar trunks of the mexican fence post catches the eyes.
So much so some would say it s a good lookin cactus.
Last year i bought a 1 foot tall specimen and planted it in a large container.
The mexican fence post is one of the most attractive and cleanest looking cacti available.
Cactus showing signs of scale insect infection source.
It is often referred to as mexican fence post and is often seen living up to its name grown in landscaping side by side in rows creating a gorgeous and effective living wall.
The mexican fence post also.
The cactus develops stout cylindrical stems with ribs over its lifetime.
Since then it has added almost 3 feet to its height.
Please be aware that if you purchase both the shipping may be higher due to increased weight.
This cactus can grow very tall when direct plant outdoors easily taller than a single story house although this can take around 100 years or so.
The stems are with 5 to 7 ribs and up to 4 inches 10 cm in diameter.
Water sparingly in the winter as it does not grow in cold weather.
The mexican fence post in my planter is doing the best.
Along these ridges run symmetrical rows of small white thorns that make the mexican fence post look striped from a distance.
Pachycereus marginatus is a cactus with columnar trunks that grow slowly up to 12 feet 3 7 m tall.
Ironically the mexican fence post in my plant container is growing the fastest and shows no signs of stress from the summer sun.
Maintenance plant the mexican fencepost in well draining soil and full sun with reflected heat or partial shade.
Wikipedia commons cold temperatures mexican fencepost is frost sensitive.
Mexican fencepost cactus rooted plant 14 and 13 the plant you will receive is a healthy mexican fencepost cactus growing well.
