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Cereus validus | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Cereus validus

Cereus validus

Genus: Cereus
Family: Cactaceae

About this plant

A tall, columnar cactus ultimately reaching 4m, with deeply ribbed, dull bluish-green to grey-green stems, set with clusters of long spines. Large, red and white, cup-shaped flowers appear in early autumn, opening at night

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Sandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Water freely when in growth and keep almost dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early spring or root cuttings of young branches in late spring or early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to mealy bugs and scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years