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