Trichocereus — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Trichocereus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Trichocereus macrogonus
Trichocereus macrogonus
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
Trichocereus macrogonus is native to semi-arid climates at moderate to high elevations in the Andes. It has moderate cold tolerance, being able to survive occasional short periods with temperatures falling as low as -9°c so long as the climate is fairly dry. It requires hot summers and a mean annual temperature of at least 10°c.
Full cultivation guide →Evergreen ShrubView Details
Medicinal
Trichocereus macrogonus pachanoi
Trichocereus macrogonus pachanoi
Family: Cactaceae
Cultivation
In cultivation, Cactus plants generally will not succeed in moist climates. They usually require a sunny position in a well-drained, circumneutral soil and to be kept more or less dry in the dormant season.
Full cultivation guide →Evergreen ShrubView Details
Edible