Royen's Tree Cactus
Pilosocereus polygonus
- Native to:
- Dominican Republic, Haiti, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Pilosocereus
- Species:
- Pilosocereus polygonus
- USDA Symbol:
- PIRO6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (75-85°F) and light for germination. Fresh seeds germinate more readily.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI