Pilosocereus pachycladus subsp. pachycladus, aka 'Azureus' is a subspecies of Pilosocereus pachycladus F.Ritter. It is one of the most spectacular columnar tree–like cereus, growing 1 to 10 (or more) m tall. It ramify at the base or develops a distinct trunk with dozens of erected glaucous (bluish–silver) branches. Its elegant habit (shape) makes it look like a miniature blue Saguaro. This is one of the bluest columnar cacti.
Genus name: The genus Pilosocereus was known as Pilocereus up until 1954 when it was renamed due to a discrepancy found according to the rules of botanical nomenclature. This earlier name meant felted–cereus. Both names refer to the very hairy areoles on the stems – at least the mature flowering portions of the stems.
Pilosocereus pachycladus subsp. pachycladus aka 'Azureus'
Pilosocereus pachycladus subsp. pachycladus comes in following sizes:
Baby Plant – is approximately 10 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 6 cm pot.
XL – is approximately 45 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 21 cm pot.
XL – is approximately 75 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 24 cm pot.
