Pilosocereus glaucescens

Pilosocereus glaucescens is a slender, blue-green columnar cactus known for its powdery, glaucous skin and soft, woolly areoles. Young plants form upright columns that gradually thicken and may branch with age under the right conditions.

This species is valued for its clean architectural form and subtle colouring rather than heavy spination. Plants are supplied as established, rooted specimens grown under nursery conditions.

Care

• Light: Bright light to full sun. Gradually acclimatise to avoid sun scorch.
• Water: Water thoroughly, then allow the growing media to dry completely between watering.
• Growing media: Very free-draining cactus mix.
• Temperature: Warm-growing. Protect from frost.
• Feeding: Light feeding during the growing season only.

Key Characteristics

• Growth habit: Upright, columnar cactus
• Stem colour: Blue-green to grey-green with a glaucous finish
• Areoles: Woolly, producing fine hair-like fibres
• Spines: Minimal to fine, not heavily armed
• Growth rate: Moderate under warm, bright conditions