Isolatocereus dumortieri

Attention Gardeners, are you looking for a plant that will make your garden stand out? Look no further than the Candelabra cactus, also known as Isolatocereus dumortieri, but now it’s also a part of the Stenocereus genus.   Both Euphorbia ingens (the real candelabra cactus) and Isolatocereus dumortieri are commonly referred to as candelabra cacti because of their candelabra-like branching shapes. Euphorbia ingens is a succulent and a member of the Euphorbia family, while Isolatocereus dumortieri is a member of the Cactaceae family and is more closely related to true cacti.  This blue-green columnar plant is absolutely stunning! It can grow up to 30 feet tall, 10 feet wide and has green-white blooms at the top. Let's talk about its spectacular white, pale green blooms that open up at night and last until midday, which makes for an amazing display in any garden. And get this - it even has bright red fruits that are totally edible!   This Isolatocereus plant is exceptionally easy to propa