Triangle Cactus
Acanthocereus tetragonus
- Native to:
- Aruba, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panamá, Southwest Caribbean, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © lwridge (iNaturalist #342686806)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Acanthocereus
- Species:
- Acanthocereus tetragonus
- USDA Symbol:
- ACTE4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Vine
- Height:
- 700 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, nocturnal moths, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid, coastal regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (25-30°C). Fresh seeds have higher germination rates than stored seeds.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI