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Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus'
Also Known As
- Cereus monstrose
- Cereus v. monstrose
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus' plant details
Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
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Gardening facts about Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus' plant
How to Grow Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-4'
- sun - bright shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
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Width: 5"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
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- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
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Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 3"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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