A columnar cactus up to 2 metres. It has pale green stems (5–10 cm diameter) with clusters of golden spines, and large, white night-blooming flowers (10–15 cm).

Torch Cactus

Trichocereus spachianus

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Climate

Arid, Semi-arid
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Country of origin

South America
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Region

Northern Cape, Western Cape
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Conditions

Dry soils, Rocky areas
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Category

NEMBA Category 1b