Weberocereus Species
Weberocereusrosei

Family: Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Weberocereus (web-er-oh-SER-ee-us)
Species: rosei (ROSE-eye)

Synonym:Cryptocereus rosei

Synonym:Eccremocactus rosei

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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 semi-hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible