Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus' (Montrose Cereus)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Cereus |
| Species | hildmannianus |
| Cultivar | 'Monstrosus' |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 6 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Makes a great focal point of any rock garden or large outdoor patio. |
| Propagation | From softwood stem cuttings allow cut surface to callous over before planting directly into soil. |
| Cultivation | Requires very little watering and grows well in well-drained soils. |
| Pests | Root rot in damp poorly drained soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
Photographs
Cereus hildmannianus 'Monstrosus'