Hedge Cactus

Cereus uruguayanus, Cactaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rose's XimeniaXimenia rosei

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Forbes' CereusCereus forbesii

Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

Dwarf Chin CactusBlossfeldia liliputana

Nurse PlantShade Provision

KiaweProsopis pallida

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Simple-leaf Elephant TreeBursera simplicifolia

Nurse PlantPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Narrow-angled CereusCereus stenogonus

Closely related large cacti compete for space and resources when planted in proximity

Mexican Fence PostPachycereus marginatus

Large columnar cacti compete for light and water resources when planted in proximity, leading to reduced growth rates.

Organ Pipe CactusStenocereus thurberi

Large columnar cacti competing for growing space and light in desert environments

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Mesquite's extensive root system and allelopathic compounds can inhibit cactus growth

Uses

Functions

Living FenceErosion ControlWildlife HabitatFood ProductionWindbreak

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Hedge Cactus grow in?

Hedge Cactus grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Hedge Cactus?

Good companions for Hedge Cactus include Rose's Ximenia, Forbes' Cereus, Dwarf Chin Cactus, Kiawe, Simple-leaf Elephant Tree.

Design guilds with Hedge Cactus and see companion relationships visually.

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