Cereus aethiops
Cereus aethiops
- Native to:
- Argentina | Uruguay
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Cereus
- Species:
- Cereus aethiops
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, nocturnal pollinators, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures (25-30°C) with light exposure. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI