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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

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Cereus spegazzinii plant details

Cereus spegazzinii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with. 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
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

no frost. Light Shade. White with Red Sheath. Indoor.

By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

Sprawling/climbing to 3 feet. Blooms at night, white w/pink edge. Hardy to 30 °F.

Gardening 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

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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