Stenocereus Queretaroensis

🌵 Stenocereus Queretaroensis – Rare Jalisco Pitaya Cactus Cutting 🌵

Add one of Mexico’s most iconic and productive pitaya cacti to your collection! Stenocereus Queretaroensis, native to Jalisco and Querétaro, is widely celebrated for its spectacular edible fruit and striking columnar form. In Mexico, this cactus is traditionally cultivated for pitaya fruits, which are highly prized in local markets and festivals.

• Origin: Native to central-western Mexico (Jalisco & Querétaro).
• Growth Habit: Tree-like cactus, branching candelabra-style with upright stems that can grow over 4–6 meters tall.
• Stems: Cylindrical, bluish-green, about 10–12 cm thick, with 5–8 ribs and short but sharp spines.
• Flowers: Large, nocturnal, white blooms pollinated by bats.
• Fruit: Sweet, colorful pitayas ranging from red to purple, with juicy pulp that is enjoyed fresh or in drinks. These fruits are a staple in traditional markets of Jalisco, celebrated for their flavor and cultural heritage.

🌱 About This Cutting

You will receive a 1ft mature cutting (pictured) taken from a fruiting-age plant. Unlike seedlings that may take up to a decade to produce, this cutting already carries maturity and can begin flowering and fruiting in as little as 2–3 seasons once well established.