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Cereus uruguayanus
Also Known As
- Cereus hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
- Fairy Castles
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Cereus uruguayanus plant details
Cereus uruguayanus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade 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 uruguayanus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cereus uruguayanus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cactus Jungle
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Cereus uruguayanus
Gardening facts about Cereus uruguayanus plant
How to Grow Cereus uruguayanus
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- burgundy
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-6'
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 4'-8'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
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Width: 2'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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