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Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis'
Also Known As
- Cereus forbesii v. spiralis
- Cereus peruvianus 'Spiralis'
- Spiral Cactus
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6'-10'
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis' plant details
Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly 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 forbesii 'Spiralis'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis'
Gardening facts about Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis' plant
How to Grow Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 6"-14"
Width: 5"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-12"
Width: 3"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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