Pitaya Agria

Stenocereus gummosus, Cactaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellisWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mexican FencepostStenocereus alamosensis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Elephant TreeBursera microphylla

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Queen of the NightCereus jamacaru

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Sonoran Palo BreaCercidium praecox

Nitrogen FixationNurse PlantShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Queen of the Night CactusCereus hildmannianus

Large columnar cacti compete for space and shallow root zone resources

Beavertail CactusOpuntia basilaris

Cactaceae species with different growth forms competing for limited desert resources and space

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionLiving FenceErosion ControlWater Harvesting

Edible Parts

FruitsSeedsStems

Medicinal Uses

DiabetesDigestiveAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Pitaya Agria grow in?

Pitaya Agria grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Pitaya Agria?

Good companions for Pitaya Agria include Mexican Fencepost, Elephant Tree, Queen of the Night, Sonoran Palo Brea.

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