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Cereusrepandus f. monstrosa

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cereus (KER-ee-us)
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Synonym
Cactus peruvianus f. monstrosa
Cereus peruvianus f. monstrosa
Cereus horribarbis
Cereus peruvianus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
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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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

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Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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:

Green Valley, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Hayward, California

Spring Valley, California

Vacaville, California

Saint Petersburg, Florida

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DonPablo
Redlands, CA | September 2010 | positive

Hola... I also have this fruiting cacti growing in Redlands, CA.

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

This name "Cereus horribarbis" is a monstrose form of Cereus repandus (synonyms are....Cactus peruvianus & Cereus peruvianus)

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palmbob
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

Cool looking knobby blue-green columnar branching cactus I discovered at the Huntington Gardens, Pasadena California. Don't know cold ha...Read More

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