Origin and Habitat: Argentina
Cereus aethiops is a shrubby, erect, more or less columnar cactus, sometimes prostrate, usually much branched from the base, to 2 m high, 1.5 m wide, with blue waxy coating on young stems and peculiar black spines. It is one of the few true Cereus which will flower when small (on 50 cm tall plants), the night-blooming flowers are fragrant, white to pale pink, to 20 cm long.
Cultivation and Propagation: Cereus aethiops is a slow growing cactus kept for the beauty of its form and flowers. It is a summer grower species. Easy to cultivate but somewhat rot prone if kept in a non ventilated place, especially after planting.
Growth rate: Slow-growing and very long-lived.
Soils: It likes very porous mineral cactus mix soil, but can become too elongated if compost is too rich.
Repotting: This plant needs plenty of space for its roots, repotting should be done every other year or when the it has outgrown its pot. Use pot with good drainage.
Watering: Needs moderate in summer, but do not overwater (extremely rot prone), keep dry in winter.
Hardiness: Reputedly resistant to frost if kept on the dry side prior to, and during, cold weather (hardy to -12 C ° C, or less for short periods).
Exposition: The plant tolerates extremely bright situations. Blasting full sun encourages flowering and
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cereus aethiops |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale pink |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Mature Size | 612 ft. |
| Native Area | Northern argentina |
| Resistance | 12°c (Or less) |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesQuality of Cacti
I enjoy all my cacti. After potting my new baby/ies within two to three weeks under proper lighting they just take off and grow wonderfully.
United StatesSpiny guy
Cool little cacti
United StatesI like it
Arrived promptly, in perfect condition. The black spines contrast nicely with the white ones. Looks pleasantly dangerous. I'm attracted to plants with uncommon color and /or structure.
United StatesThe plants came in great shape and the packaging was outstanding. Definitely buy from here again. Thank you!!
United StatesMy first experience ordering from planetdesert
Ordering was very easy and I liked the photos and description of all the cacti. I ordered 3 cactus and when I opened the box I was surprised how well packed everything came. After un wrapping the cactus they were all in perfect condition and really nice looking. I'll definitely be ordering again .
- Description
- Features
Origin and Habitat: Argentina
Cereus aethiops is a shrubby, erect, more or less columnar cactus, sometimes prostrate, usually much branched from the base, to 2 m high, 1.5 m wide, with blue waxy coating on young stems and peculiar black spines. It is one of the few true Cereus which will flower when small (on 50 cm tall plants), the night-blooming flowers are fragrant, white to pale pink, to 20 cm long.
Cultivation and Propagation: Cereus aethiops is a slow growing cactus kept for the beauty of its form and flowers. It is a summer grower species. Easy to cultivate but somewhat rot prone if kept in a non ventilated place, especially after planting.
Growth rate: Slow-growing and very long-lived.
Soils: It likes very porous mineral cactus mix soil, but can become too elongated if compost is too rich.
Repotting: This plant needs plenty of space for its roots, repotting should be done every other year or when the it has outgrown its pot. Use pot with good drainage.
Watering: Needs moderate in summer, but do not overwater (extremely rot prone), keep dry in winter.
Hardiness: Reputedly resistant to frost if kept on the dry side prior to, and during, cold weather (hardy to -12 C ° C, or less for short periods).
Exposition: The plant tolerates extremely bright situations. Blasting full sun encourages flowering and
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cereus aethiops |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale pink |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Mature Size | 612 ft. |
| Native Area | Northern argentina |
| Resistance | 12°c (Or less) |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesQuality of Cacti
I enjoy all my cacti. After potting my new baby/ies within two to three weeks under proper lighting they just take off and grow wonderfully.
United StatesSpiny guy
Cool little cacti
United StatesI like it
Arrived promptly, in perfect condition. The black spines contrast nicely with the white ones. Looks pleasantly dangerous. I'm attracted to plants with uncommon color and /or structure.
United StatesThe plants came in great shape and the packaging was outstanding. Definitely buy from here again. Thank you!!
United StatesMy first experience ordering from planetdesert
Ordering was very easy and I liked the photos and description of all the cacti. I ordered 3 cactus and when I opened the box I was surprised how well packed everything came. After un wrapping the cactus they were all in perfect condition and really nice looking. I'll definitely be ordering again .