Coleocephalocereus aureus
Also Known As
- Buiningia aureus
- Buiningia brevicylindrica
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Coleocephalocereus aureus plant details
Coleocephalocereus aureus is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green and white foliage. In spring and summer green and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. 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 Coleocephalocereus aureus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Coleocephalocereus aureus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Full Sun. Indoor/Outdoor (Patio). Nocturnal Green or Yellow Flowers out of Lateral Cephalium.
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Gardening facts about Coleocephalocereus aureus plant
How to Grow Coleocephalocereus aureus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
- fuzzy
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