Crested Hedge Cactus 'Cristate'

Cereushildmannianus subsp. uruguayanus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cereus (KER-ee-us)
Synonym
Cereus hildmannianus subsp. uruguayanus f. cristate
Cereus uruguayanus f. cristate
Cereus peruvianus f. cristate (misapplied)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Santa Monica, California

VALLEY VILLAGE, California

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
D
Crestline, CA (Zone 8b) | August 2009 | neutral

I'm not certain, but I think this one is growing in my Mother-In-Law's cactus garden. I've been trying to identify her plants for her be...Read More

Featured
Ornythion Swallowtail
(Papilio ornythion)
Summer Tanager
(Piranga rubra)
Featured
Ornythion Swallowtail
(Papilio ornythion)
Summer Tanager
(Piranga rubra)