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Cereusinsularis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Cereus (KER-ee-us)

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Species

insularis (in-soo-LAIR-is)

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Synonym

Monvillea insularis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 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

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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

This Cereus isn't like the other usual hedge-like or tree-like Cereus's. It grows shrub-like and scrambling. yellow nocturnal flowers [an...Read More

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