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Blue Cereus, Queen of the Night, Lady of the Night

Cereushexagonus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cereus (KER-ee-us)
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Species
hexagonus (hek-sa-GON-us)
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Synonym
Cactus hexagonus
Cereus perlucens
Cereus longiflorus
Pilocereus perlucens
Cephalocereus perlucens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hayward, California

Apopka, Florida

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2005 | neutral

This is another night blooming Cereus with white flowers
Another valid synonym is Cereus lepidotus

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