Cereus repandus var. monstrosus (Caducei, Giant Club Cactus, Hedge Cactus)


Botanical Information

FamilyCactaceae
GenusCereus
Speciesrepandus
Varietymonstrosus
CategoryTropicals
OriginVenezuela and Antilles.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)10
Temperature (°F)50
Height4.5 - 8 m
Spread4.5 m - 6.2 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeUse as a large specimen or accent plant with lots of space in an arid garden or indoor planting area. Large potted succulent.
CultivationWell-drained grainy gravel or loam with a pH of 6 or lower under full sun. Keep under glass in the winter.
PestsMealybugs and scale. Root rot.
HabitatDry plains and arid deserts.
Leaf DescriptionMounded round leaves with panicles of 5 - 10 long, hairlike spines.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are up to 13 cm across that grow from a tube-like branch.
Fruit DescriptionSmall apple-like fruits 5 cm in diameter.
Colour DescriptionGreen leaves. Small white flowers and blush-red fruits.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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