Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cephalocereus

Species:

Cephalocereus nudus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, nocturnal pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Cactus seeds generally germinate readily at warm temperatures (70-80°F). Light may enhance germination for some cacti.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI