Cephalocereus senilis
Cephalocereus senilis
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Cephalocereus
- Species:
- Cephalocereus senilis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats, nocturnal pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (21-27°C) with good light. Fresh seed has better germination rates than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI