Cereus species [crested and variegated]
Also Known As
- Cereus species cristata variegata
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Cereus species [crested and variegated] plant details
Cereus species [crested and variegated] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 species [crested and variegated]
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cereus species [crested and variegated]
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Kara Nursery
Gardening facts about Cereus species [crested and variegated] plant
How to Grow Cereus species [crested and variegated]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 8'-10'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 15'-50'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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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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