Organ pipe cactus, Mexican fence post cactus.
Cereus marginatus

Family: Cactaceae

What it is like

A large cactus. It grows 6 m tall and can be 10 cm across. The stems are straight and like columns. It can branch at the base. There are 5-7 ribs and a long central spine with 5-9 spines around it. The flowers are pink or greenish-white. They grow along the edges of the ribs. The fruit is small and spiny. They are yellowish to dark red. they are about 1 cm across. They are sweet and have many black seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in full sun.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Mexico (country/location of origin), SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Kaktus pipa organ

Synonyms

This could be a synonym of Marginatocereus marginatus (DC.) Backeb.;