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    Acanthocereus tetragonus

    Also Known As

    • Acanthocereus acutangulus
    • Acanthocereus floridanus
    • Acanthocereus pentagonus
    • Acanthocereus princeps
    • Cactus pentagonus
    • Cactus tetragonus
    • Cereus acutangulus
    • Cereus pentagonus
    • Cereus princeps
    • Cereus tetragonus
    • Cereus variabilis
    • Barbed-wire Cactus
    • Night-blooming Cereus
    • Triangle Cactus

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6'-23'
    • W: 4'-20'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Acanthocereus tetragonus plant details

    Acanthocereus tetragonus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acanthocereus tetragonus

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: cactaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 20 FT - wide, 6 FT - 23 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: evening garden, hedge, spiky

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthocereus tetragonus

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tropical - shrubby, climbing, sprawling arms; night-blooming.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Acanthocereus tetragonus plant

    How to Grow Acanthocereus tetragonus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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