Cereus peruvianus crested
This is a beautiful and one of a kind Crested form of the
Cereus Peruvians Cactus. Native to South America. It is very easy to cultivate, olerates moderate. It is ideal for pot culture it needs standard cactus soil. Outdoors needs well drained spots, with deep soil, but will still thrive in less than ideal conditions. The species is sensitive to salinity.
Watering: Water regularly in summer, but do not overwater and allow to dry fully before watering again. It should not be watered at all in winter.
Hardiness: Protect from frost, (minimum 5° to 8°C during rest season)
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 | June to september |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cereus peruvianus |
| Common Name | Crested Monstrose Apple Cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red/yellow/orange |
| Genus | Cereus |
| Growth Habit | Tree like/candelabra |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11 |
| Mature Size | 15 feet |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 7.7 ° c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Cereus peruvianus crested
This is a beautiful and one of a kind Crested form of the
Cereus Peruvians Cactus. Native to South America. It is very easy to cultivate, olerates moderate. It is ideal for pot culture it needs standard cactus soil. Outdoors needs well drained spots, with deep soil, but will still thrive in less than ideal conditions. The species is sensitive to salinity.
Watering: Water regularly in summer, but do not overwater and allow to dry fully before watering again. It should not be watered at all in winter.
Hardiness: Protect from frost, (minimum 5° to 8°C during rest season)
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 | June to september |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cereus peruvianus |
| Common Name | Crested Monstrose Apple Cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Red/yellow/orange |
| Genus | Cereus |
| Growth Habit | Tree like/candelabra |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11 |
| Mature Size | 15 feet |
| Native Area | Mexico |
| Resistance | 7.7 ° c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
