Photo by Sadambio
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license.
Cereus spegazzinii
Also Known As
- Cereus anisitsii
- Cereus anisitsii
- Cereus lindenzweigianus
- Cereus lindenzweigianus
- Cereus marmoratus
- Cereus ridleii
- Monvillea anisitsii
- Monvillea ebenacantha
- Monvillea lindenzweigiana
- Monvillea spegazzinii
- Monvillea spegazzinii
- Monvillea vallegrandensis
- Piptanthocereus lindenzweigianus
- Piptanthocereus spegazzinii
- Piptanthocereus spegazzinii
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Cereus spegazzinii plant details
Cereus spegazzinii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cereus spegazzinii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
- Uses: evening garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cereus spegazzinii
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
By: Cactus Jungle
Garden photo gallery of Cereus spegazzinii
By: Sadambio
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license.
View Original Photo
By: Frank Vincentz
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
View Original Photo
By: Frank Vincentz
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
View Original PhotoGardening facts about Cereus spegazzinii plant
How to Grow Cereus spegazzinii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Cereus for your garden
aka Cereus cartwrightianus, Lemaireocereus cartwrightianus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Cereus giganteus, Saguaro
Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 15'-50'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Borzicactus strausii, Cephalocereus strausii, Cereus hyalacanthus, Cereus strausii, Cleistocactus jujuyensis, Cleistocactus jujuyensis var. fulvus, Cleistocactus strausii, Cleistocactus strausii var. fricii, Cleistocactus strausii var. jujuyensis, Cleistocactus strausii var. jujuyensis, Denmoza strausii, Denmoza strausii var. luteispina, Pilocereus strausii, Pilocereus strausii f. cristatus, Pilocereus strausii var. fricii, Silver Torch Cactus
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Binghamia humboldtii, Borzicactus aurivillus, Cactus humboldtii, Cereus humboldtii, Cleistocactus humboldtii, Matucana humboldtii, Seticereus humboldtii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cereus colubrinus var. smaragdiflorus, Cereus smaragdiflorus, Cleistocactus baumanni var. smaragdiflorus, Cleistocactus colubrinus var. smaragdiflorus, Cleistocactus rojoi
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved