
Organ Pipe Cactus
Stenocereus thurberi
An iconic multi-stemmed desert giant with night-blooming flowers.
- Plant Type
- Succulents
- Width
- 11-15 Ft.
- Height
- 15-25 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 9 - 12
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 8
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Stenocereus thurberi, the iconic Organ Pipe Cactus, is a slow-growing, multi-stemmed succulent native to the Sonoran Desert. It features numerous vertical, ribbed columns that branch from a short trunk, reaching impressive heights. The olive-green stems are armed with dark spines and produce nocturnal, funnel-shaped flowers followed by sweet, edible red fruits. Thriving in full sun and well-drained rocky soils, it is highly frost-sensitive and serves as a vital habitat for desert wildlife.