Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cephalocereus

Species:

Cephalocereus columna-trajani

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, nocturnal pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Light aids germination. Fresh seeds have higher viability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI