Mexican fence post cactus
Marginatocereus marginatus
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall6 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Mexican fence post cactus (Marginatocereus marginatus) is a succulent for borders, hedges, and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It is evergreen and drought tolerant, and its tall columns can reach over 10 feet.
Pairs well with Organ pipe cactus, Saguaro cactus, American century plant, and Aloe.