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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cereus (KER-ee-us)
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Synonym
Piptanthocereus aethiops
Cereus coerulescens
Cereus azureus
Piptanthocereus azureus
Cereus chalybaeus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
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)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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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
From softwood 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

Green Valley, Arizona

Hesperia, California

Reseda, California

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Xenomorf
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | October 2004 | neutral

Other synonyms include: Piptanthocereus chalybaeus, Cereus seidelii, Cereus beysiegelii, Cereus coerulescens.

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

Knobby, monstrose, blue-green columnar cactus from Argentina, branches heavily.

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