Cereus hankeanusF.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum .
Cereus labouretianus , Piptanthocereus comarapanus , Piptanthocereus hankeanus , Piptanthocereus labouretianus
category : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
Photo byMartin Lowry
The specific epithet " hankeanus(han - kee - AY - nu ) " has an unclear ancestry and meaning .
This species is aboriginal toBolivia .
Cereus hankeanusis a rare , tree - like cactus with segmented branches that arise from the main stem . It can raise up to 12 feet ( 3.7 1000 ) improbable . The branch are blue - green , have 4 or 5 ribs , and can gain up to 3.2 inch ( 8 cm ) in diameter . The spines can grow up to 1.2 inch ( 3 atomic number 96 ) long . Each areole bears one cardinal and four radial spines .
The flower are pinkish - white with brownish - pinkish sepal and appear in mid - summer . They can reach up to 4.8 inches ( 12 cm ) in duration .
Light : This cactus care full sunlight . It can deal partial shade but thrives in direct sun during the summer . A cheery window is a good spot to growC. hankeanusindoors . Rotate the pot a quarter turn every workweek or two to advance balanced emergence . If possible , get your cactus outside from spring to fall .
Soil : C. hankeanusdoes not like to have " wet base " and call for to be grown in well - draining dirt . Use commercial-grade soil intermixture for cacti ormake your own mix .
Hardiness : During the active increment full point , this cactus wish tender temperatures , while in wintertime , it wish cooler temperature . C. hankeanuscan withstand temperatures as scummy as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
lachrymation : From fountain to lessen , waterthoroughly , but allow the grime to dry out out before watering again . With the reaching of fall , gradually reduce the lachrymation frequency . WhenC. hankeanusis dormant in wintertime , give it just enough water to prevent shrinkage .
Fertilizing : During its growing season , this cactus likes regular fertilizing . A balanced , water - soluble fertilizer , diluted to 1/4 strength , can be added to each lacrimation . A 10 - 10 - 10 fertiliser is ideal . Instead of making a solution of urine and fertilizer , there are also juiceless plant food . Do notfertilizeduring the winter .
Repotting : WhileC. hankeanusis young , it is advocate to repot each year in early spring . Once it matures , repot when your cactus is outgrowing its pot .
Propagation : Using stem cuttings is the easiest method to propagateC. hankeanusbecause seed propagation is a slow mental process . Planting of the cuttings is best done when the cactus is actively growing . springtime and summer are the best time to inseminate the seed .
Learn more atHow to rise and give care for Cereus .
C. hankeanusis non - toxic to human being or animals .
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