Acanthocereus macdougallii
Acanthocereus macdougallii
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © pierre-glez (iNaturalist #200191096)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Acanthocereus
- Species:
- Acanthocereus macdougallii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Vine , Shrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, nocturnal moths, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases with storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI