Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
STENOCEREUS thurberi
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Organ pipe Cactus
In Hindi
Cardon
Organpipe cactus
In German
Cardon
Organpipe cactus
In French
Cardon
Orgue cactus
In Spanish
Cardon
Cactus del tubo de órgano
In Greek
Cardon
Εκκλησιαστικό όργανο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Cardon
Cacto da tubulação de órgão
In Polish
Cardon
Organ Pipe Cactus
In Latin
Cardon
Organum Pipe cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Organpipe Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Organpipe Cactus? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Organpipe Cactus. Cardon has thorns and Organpipe Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Organpipe Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cardon and Organpipe Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Organpipe Cactus
Season and care of Cardon and Organpipe Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Organpipe Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Organpipe Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Organpipe Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Organpipe Cactus is Neutral.
Cardon and Organpipe Cactus Physical Information
Cardon and Organpipe Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Organpipe Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Organpipe Cactus are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Organpipe Cactus flower color: White and Lavender
- Organpipe Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cardon and Organpipe Cactus
Care of Cardon and Organpipe Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Organpipe Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Organpipe Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.