Pilosocereus tillianus
Lagunillas cactus
Tropical olive-green columnar cactus perfect for a sunny window indoors. Outdoors in containers protected from winter rain.
 Height | 6–10ft |
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 Width | 2–3ft |
 Tolerates | Drought, Heat, Pots |
 Water needs | Low |
Most cactus, like this one, are from the deserts of the world and as such like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. If you see your cactus begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your cactus is likely totally dry and should be watered. To get good healthy growth your plant does not want to sit around totally dried out during its growing season. Once it is dry, water it. This cactus comes from an area with seasonal rainfall and is actively growing during that warmer weather, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and won't tolerate overwatering. Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering. | |
 Hardy to | 28°F |
 Exposure | Full Sun |
 Plant traits | Cactus, Columnar, Rock Garden |
 Indoor / outdoor | Outdoor |
 Drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix |
 Fertilizing | All Purpose |
 Origin | NW Venezuela |
 California native | No |
 Sunset zones | 13, 21–24, H2 |
Special Interest
Endangered in the wild, due to urban encroachment though it comes from a remote area of the Andes and it is possible that there are undiscovered populations.
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