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Haageocereusacranthus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Haageocereus (hag-ee-oh-KER-ee-us)
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Species
acranthus (ay-KRAN-thus)
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Synonym
Cereus acranthus
Binghamia acrantha
Haageocereus acranthus subsp. acranthus
Binghamia multangularis var. limensis
Haageocereus clavispinus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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 Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
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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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
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:

Chandler, Arizona

Canoga Park, California

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | May 2006 | neutral

More synonyms of this plant are Haageocereus zonatus, Cereus limensis, Haageocereus limensis, Haageocereus deflexispinus, Haageocereus ac...Read More

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