Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cactaceae

Genus:

Cipocereus

Species:

Cipocereus laniflorus

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, night-flying insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fire in campo rupestre habitats. Can resprout from base after fire damage.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (20-25°C) and light for germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI