Photo by Cactus Jungle
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Peniocereus greggii
Also Known As
- Cereus greggii
- Peniocereus greggii var. greggii
- Arizona Queen of the Night
- Deer Horn Cactus
- Night-Blooming Cereus
- Reina de la Noche
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 1'-10'
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Peniocereus greggii plant details
Peniocereus greggii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Peniocereus greggii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Peniocereus greggii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
1/2" stems to 10't, vining cactus; underground caudex; Mexico, Arizona.
By: Cactus Jungle
Light Shade/ Morning Sun. Outdoor. Strongly Scented 4" White Flowers at Night.
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Peniocereus greggii plant
How to Grow Peniocereus greggii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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