× Pacherocactus


× Pacherocactus is a nothogenus of shrubby cactus, with only one known species, × Pacherocactus orcuttii. It is a natural hybrid between Pachycereus pringlei and Bergerocactus emoryi, discovered near Rosario, Baja California, Mexico. The plant's generic name is formed from those of its parents ; sometimes it can be found listed as Pachycereus × Bergerocactus. This plant is known from less than half a dozen plants in the wild.

Characteristics

× Pacherocactus orcuttii can grow to a height of about 3.5 m and a diameter of about 10 cm. For temperatures this cactus doesn't like to go below 10 °C. Its flowers are green-brown in color and of about 4 cm in size.