Mexican Giant Cardon (Elephant Cactus) Pachycereus Pringlei
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Mexican Giant Cardon (Elephant Cactus) - Pachycereus Pringlei - 6"-9" Rooted is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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What to expect in the box
After Arrival
Carefully unpack your cactus as soon as it arrives. Since this is a rooted plant, it already has a developed root system and can be potted right away. Once planted, wait about a week before giving it a light watering to help it settle into its new environment.
Transplant Tips
When transplanting, handle carefully to avoid damaging spines. For larger plants, use support stakes until the root system establishes in the soil.
Cacti can look slightly dull after a few days in a dark box. Color returns within a week or two of bright light. If your area drops below 40F, we recommend adding a heat pack to your order, as one is not automatically included.
Mexican Giant Cardon (Elephant Cactus) (Pachycereus pringlei)
The true giant of the cactus world. Known as the "Elephant Cactus," this legendary species can reach heights of 60 feet in its native desert. Our plants are rooted and available in sizes from 6 to 36 inches, perfect for starting your own desert showpiece.
What you’ll receive:
A healthy, rooted Pachycereus pringlei, available in sizes from 6 inches up to 36 inches. Plants are shipped bare-root and carefully packed for safe delivery.
This cactus is a centerpiece for serious collectors and landscapers. The Mexican Giant Cardon is the largest cactus on Earth, growing taller and more massive than the Saguaro. With age, it forms multiple arms and creates a commanding desert silhouette. In spring, it produces showy white flowers followed by edible red fruit. In well-draining soil and full sun, it grows steadily and thrives in warm, arid climates.
Cold Weather Warning
Cold Weather Warning
If your area drops below 40°F during the colder months, we highly recommend adding a heat pack to your order, as we don’t automatically include one. This helps keep your plants safe in transit. 🌡️❄️
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Shipping & Guarantee
Shipping & Guarantee
At Cactus Warehouse, we take pride in shipping the healthiest, hand-selected cacti straight from our nursery in Fallbrook, CA. All our cacti are hardgrown and carefully checked to ensure you get the best.
- Schedule: Standard orders ship within 5 business days, on Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.
- Delivery Time: Most orders arrive within 3–5 business days once shipped.
- Rates: Free shipping on orders $99+ (Continental US). Orders under $99 ship for a flat $9.95.
- Carriers: We ship via UPS and USPS with full tracking
- Safe Packaging: Each cactus is wrapped in protective kraft paper to reduce movement. During cold weather, you have the option to add heat packs to keep your plants safe.
- Care Instructions: Every package includes simple, step-by-step care instructions so you know exactly what to do after arrival.
- 30-Day Happiness Guarantee: If your cactus doesn’t arrive healthy and happy, we’ll make it right. Email us at info@cactuswarehouse.com and we’ll take care of you.
Cactus arrived in amazing condition and it looks great! Would definitely buy from here again!
I recently received my Elephant Cactus. It was so much bigger than I had received in my first go round. I combined them & they are perfect together. I have purchased several cacti from this seller & their service is wonderful!
received my order and was very pleased with the quality of the cacti from Cactuswarehouse.
I love my new Cardon cactus! Even after spending almost 2 weeks bouncing around by UPS in 20 degree weather, he somehow survived. Cactus Warehouse does not disappoint! Thank you so much!
I love this cactus it's a eye catcher when I have friends over, thank you cactus warehouse!
I'm new to collecting cacti, and this is one that really caught my eye. Upon receipt, I was very impressed with the packaging of my entire order. I was surprised by the length of the spines of this cactus, but it is beautiful. I love it!
Super fast shipping, very well packed, and most importantly it came Super healthy and much bigger then expected
This is the second time ordering from Cactus Warehouse and I was not disappointed. I ordered the 6"-8" saguaro and it was packaged with care. It arrived in great condition and very healthy. It was bigger than I expected which was great. I love it!
Fantastic false saguaro! Super fast delivery, great price, great service
Man it ooks great in my collection. I can’t wait to get the next one from them. It came in a box the size of a coffin and had plenty of protection around it as they always do. I love the guys at cactus warehouse and I love their products.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when opening the package. Little did I know the beauty that would appear! It really is a must have! The spines are gorgeous
Ordered a false saguaro and omg it was huge. Way bigger than expected. Well packaged. Got it potted wish me luck!
Ordered a Mexican Cardon, and it came just as advertised. Very happy!
The cactus arrived well packaged and is beautiful and very healthy.
Received the Cactus fast after I ordered it. It was better than what I expected because I’ve never bought a Cactus off-line before and it was an awesome deal for this cactus to be placed in my front yard at a later date.
Beautiful cactus and very Healthy!!
Nice
Arrived in great shape! Looks to be taking to its new pot well. Thanks!
I first bought 9 inch one, wow it was beautiful, so I ordered another 26 inch size , WOW, WOW it was double beautiful, so stout I could hardly lift it ( I am 81 and use a walker) Love it !!!
Cactus Warehouse and the kids that run it are the BEST!!
Phots to fallow.
Cute, healthy and ready for planting.
Thank you, Cactus Warehouse!
Ordered from CW a couple of times. Shipped quickly. Plants are very healthy. Prices are excellent. Very happy
Wow, this bad boy is huge!!! Very healthy and well packed.
Arrived in excellent condition and was a sight to see. Actually bigger than advertised. An excellent bare root specimen - Thank you!
Excellent cactus!
This is saguaro #3 for me! Arrived in great shape, size was bigger than expected. Cactus warehouse doesnt disappoint
Large, heavy and gorgeous cactus. I love it
Nice size and healthy.
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