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toothpick cactus

Stetsonia coryne, Cactaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Needle-leaf Rose CactusPereskia sacharosa
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Alkali WeedCressa cretica
Pollinator Sharing
Forbes' CereusCereus forbesii
Pollinator SharingNurse PlantPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Creeping Devil CactusStenocereus eruca

Large cacti species that compete for space and resources in desert environments

Big-horned SpurgeEuphorbia grandicornis

Big-horned spurge and toothpick cactus compete for light and space when planted too closely

Uses

Functions

Living FenceWindbreakWood Production

Edible Parts

Fruits

Common Questions

What zones does toothpick cactus grow in?

toothpick cactus grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for toothpick cactus?

Good companions for toothpick cactus include Needle-leaf Rose Cactus, Alkali Weed, Forbes' Cereus.

Design guilds with toothpick cactus and see companion relationships visually.

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