Strophocactus testudo
Also Known As
- Cereus pterogonus
- Cereus testudo
- Deamia diabolica
- Deamia testudo
- Selenicereus deamia 'Testudo'
- Selenicereus miravallensis
- Selenicereus testudo
- Dog-Tail Cactus
- Pitaya de Tortuga
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 10b-11
Strophocactus testudo plant details
Strophocactus testudo is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Strophocactus testudo
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Strophocactus testudo
- USDA Zones: 10b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Long skinny dog tails like stems when young, becoming very broad and fat when mature, having 3-5 ribs and soft spines. White flowers. Easy to grow, if you kill this one, you win the brown thumb award.
Gardening facts about Strophocactus testudo plant
How to Grow Strophocactus testudo
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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