Machaerocereus eruca is of the strangest of all cacti with odd wildly spined form. Its also known as the creeping devil, or caterpillar cactus. The stems slightly raise at the tips and create a crawling pattern up the stem. The long whitish recurved spines are likened to huge caterpillars. Its best habitat is sandy plains or coastal sand dunes.
Origin: Baja California
Growth patterns; Stems grow 1-3 meters in length/ 4-8 cm diameter
Watering needs: Moderate/ drought tolerant
Sun exposure: Full sun to light shade
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid summerearly fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Stenocereus eruca |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale pink |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Mature Size | 612 in. (1530 Cm) |
| Native Area | Baja caifornia |
| Resistance | 20° to 30°f |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesNice Cactus
I already had one of these, but wanted another for my backyard. This is one of the most unusual cactus I have encountered. It creeps along the ground as it grows. Plant was healthy and as always speedy service.
United StatesBigger than expected
Absolutely beautiful plant. Perfect condition.
United StatesLooks good
The web site is easy to use. The plant arrived quickly and in good order. It's growing outside and don't see any issues.
United StatesVery satisfied
Its Bigger than the one in the picture. I will buy it again.
United Stateshalf a size of my boyfriend ordered
I order it because of I thought it will be the size of what my friend got from this seller buy its just half of the size of what he have.
- Description
- Features
Machaerocereus eruca is of the strangest of all cacti with odd wildly spined form. Its also known as the creeping devil, or caterpillar cactus. The stems slightly raise at the tips and create a crawling pattern up the stem. The long whitish recurved spines are likened to huge caterpillars. Its best habitat is sandy plains or coastal sand dunes.
Origin: Baja California
Growth patterns; Stems grow 1-3 meters in length/ 4-8 cm diameter
Watering needs: Moderate/ drought tolerant
Sun exposure: Full sun to light shade
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
| Bloom Season | Mid summerearly fall |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Stenocereus eruca |
| Dormancy | - |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Pale pink |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Mature Size | 612 in. (1530 Cm) |
| Native Area | Baja caifornia |
| Resistance | 20° to 30°f |
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesNice Cactus
I already had one of these, but wanted another for my backyard. This is one of the most unusual cactus I have encountered. It creeps along the ground as it grows. Plant was healthy and as always speedy service.
United StatesBigger than expected
Absolutely beautiful plant. Perfect condition.
United StatesLooks good
The web site is easy to use. The plant arrived quickly and in good order. It's growing outside and don't see any issues.
United StatesVery satisfied
Its Bigger than the one in the picture. I will buy it again.
United Stateshalf a size of my boyfriend ordered
I order it because of I thought it will be the size of what my friend got from this seller buy its just half of the size of what he have.