It is a natural hybrid between Pachycereus pringlei and Bergerocactus emoryi, discovered near Rosario, Baja California, Mexico.

The plant's generic name is formed from those of its parents (Pachycereus and Bergerocactus); sometimes it can be found listed as Pachycereus × Bergerocactus.

[3] × Pacherocactus orcuttii can grow to a height of about 3.5 m and a diameter of about 10 cm.

Its flowers are green-brown in color and of about 4 cm in size.

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