Cereus repandus
Cereus repandus
- Native to:
- Aruba | Colombia | Netherlands Antilles | Venezuelan Antilles | Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cactaceae
- Genus:
- Cereus
- Species:
- Cereus repandus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Succulent
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bats, birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (70-80°F). Light exposure may enhance germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI