Weberocereus Species

Weberocereusrosei

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Weberocereus (web-er-oh-SER-ee-us)
Species
rosei (ROSE-eye)
Synonym
Cryptocereus rosei
Eccremocactus rosei
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
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)
Bloom Color
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
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 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
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