Photo by Paradise Found Nursery
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Cereus repandus 'Petra'
Also Known As
- Cereus peruvianus monstrosus
- Cereus peruvianus monstrosus major
- Cereus sp. forma mostruosa cristata
- Curiousity Plant
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Cereus repandus 'Petra' plant details
Cereus repandus 'Petra' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cereus repandus 'Petra'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 0 IN - 2 FT - wide, 0 IN - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, tropical-looking, unique, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cereus repandus 'Petra'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - 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 repandus 'Petra'
Gardening facts about Cereus repandus 'Petra' plant
How to Grow Cereus repandus 'Petra'
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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- 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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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-4'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
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