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Candelabro Cactus Plant Care
Pachycereus weberi (J.M.Coult.) Backeb.
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Pachycereus weberi is a columnar cactus plant native to Mexico.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
50–100°F
10–40%
At a glance
How do you care for Candelabro Cactus?
Water Candelabro Cactus every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–100°F (10–38°C) and 10–40% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Candelabro Cactus Native To?
What Is the Candelabro Cactus?
Candelabro Cactus (Pachycereus weberi) belongs to the Cactaceae family within the Pachycereus genus. Candelabro Cactus is native to Mexico. Candelabro Cactus is also known as Weber's Giant Cactus.
Candelabro Cactus displays a tall columnar cactus growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Candelabro Cactus produces night-blooming white flowers.
How Often Should You Water a Candelabro Cactus?
Pachycereus weberi requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Candelabro Cactus Need?
Candelabro Cactus thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Candelabro Cactus Prefer?
Pachycereus weberi grows best at temperatures of 50–100°F. Candelabro Cactus prefers humidity levels of 10–40%.
Temperature
50–100°F
Humidity
10–40%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Candelabro Cactus?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Candelabro Cactus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Candelabro Cactus?
Feed Candelabro Cactus every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Candelabro Cactus?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Candelabro Cactus?
Candelabro Cactus can be propagated through stem cuttings, grafting. Similar propagation techniques also apply to grand mexican giant cactus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Candelabro Cactus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Candelabro Cactus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Candelabro Cactus?
Candelabro Cactus is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Candelabro Cactus Need?
Candelabro Cactus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Candelabro Cactus is native to Mexico. In cooler regions, grow Candelabro Cactus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Candelabro Cactus is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Pachycereus genus — compare its care with other Pachycereus species on PlantoScan.
Pachycereus is part of the Cactaceae plant family — browse all Cactaceae genera and species.
Candelabro Cactus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pachycereus weberi (J.M.Coult.) Backeb., family Cactaceae (first published in Cactaceae 4: 2152. 1960.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Candelabro Cactus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Rafael Cano, CC BY 4.0, PlantoScan — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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