Hildmann’s Cereus (Queen of the Night) Cereus hildmannianus Cactaceae
Form: Cactus Seasonality: Evergreen Size: 15 ft high by 10 feet wide Leaves: n/a Flowers: Large, 6-7 inch white flowers that open during the night Fruit: Egg shaped, red fruit, black seed Stems/Trunks: Columnar, blue-gray and spiny Range/Origin: South America Hardiness: Sunset Zones 9-11, 24^o F Comments: Medium thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: · Exposure: Full · Water: Low to Moderate · Soil: Sandy, well drained · Propagation: Cuttings, seed · Maintenance: Minimal, occasional fertilizing
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