Austrocephalocereus estevesii, native to Brazil, forms blue-green stems with many ribs. Stems are densely spined with golden or reddish-gold spines arising from cream-colored areoles. A very beautiful collector's item. Flowers in the summer. Protect from frost. Provide bright light/sun. hardy to 40F. Grows to 6' tall. Water thoroughly when soil is dry.
Water requirements: Drought-tolerant
Sun exposure: Full sun
Bloom color: White/near white
Bloom time: Late Spring/early Summer
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Late spring |
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Botanical Name | Austrocephalocereus estevesii |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | White/near white |
Growth Habit | Stemmed |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Hardiness Zone | 11 |
Mature Size | 6' |
Native Area | Brazil |
Resistance | 0° c |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Austrocephalocereus estevesii, native to Brazil, forms blue-green stems with many ribs. Stems are densely spined with golden or reddish-gold spines arising from cream-colored areoles. A very beautiful collector's item. Flowers in the summer. Protect from frost. Provide bright light/sun. hardy to 40F. Grows to 6' tall. Water thoroughly when soil is dry.
Water requirements: Drought-tolerant
Sun exposure: Full sun
Bloom color: White/near white
Bloom time: Late Spring/early Summer
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
Bloom Season | Late spring |
---|---|
Botanical Name | Austrocephalocereus estevesii |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower Color | White/near white |
Growth Habit | Stemmed |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Hardiness Zone | 11 |
Mature Size | 6' |
Native Area | Brazil |
Resistance | 0° c |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |