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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

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    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

    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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    Peniocereus striatus

    aka Neoevansia striata, Wilcoxia striata, Cardoncillo, Dahlia-rooted Cactus

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Peniocereus striatus form by Cactus Jungle
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