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Peniocereusviperinus

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Peniocereus viperinus by CactusJordi
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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Peniocereus (pen-ee-oh-KER-ee-us)
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Synonym
Cereus viperinus
Wilcoxia viperina
Wilcoxia tomentosa
Wilcoxia papillosa
Peniocereus tomentosus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light 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)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
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
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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
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

Bostonia, California

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Engarden
Santa Rosa, CA | December 2018 | positive

My young seedlling is doing o.k., but very slow growth, compared to P. greggii
Seedlings of the same age. Don't think I will eve...Read More

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BajaBlue
Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2009 | neutral

When I saw the spanish name for this plant, I had to smile: it means the small male organ of a snake.

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | September 2006 | neutral

Another synonym of this plant is Cullmannia viperina.

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