Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Armatocereus

Species:

Armatocereus rauhii subsp. rauhii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, night-flying insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with adequate light. Fresh seed shows higher germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI