Apache War Club
A dramatic tree-forming columnar cactus with sharp spines. Give this one room to become a showpiece.
A fierce Mexican giant with serious presence.
Keep your cactus happy
Bright direct sun after gradual acclimation. Newly purchased or greenhouse-grown plants can burn if moved straight into intense South Texas afternoon sun.
For pots, water deeply only after the mix has dried completely, then let excess water escape. Check more often in extreme summer heat; water much less in cool months. Never leave the pot standing in water.
Great for a patio pot
This cactus can grow in either setting, but a container is an excellent choice in Laredo: it lets you move the plant under protection when freezing weather approaches. Choose a sturdy, heavy pot with a drainage hole; increase pot size as the plant grows. In-ground planting is best reserved for a protected, exceptionally well-drained site, with a plan for frost.
Use a fast-draining cactus mix with plenty of mineral material. A pot with an open drainage hole is essential.
Can reach approximately 15–30 feet tall in favorable, frost-free landscapes over many years. Container growth will be smaller and slower.
Protect potted plants from frost; move under cover ahead of freezing weather. A wholesale nursery lists this species near 25°F, but small or wet plants may be damaged at warmer temperatures.
Handle with respect
Did you know?
Care varies by climate, pot, plant age and weather. Mature height and cold tolerance are approximate, not guarantees. Botanical identity should be checked against nursery paperwork before publishing printed labels.
Further reading: horticultural source.