Cereus spegazziniiF.A.C.Weber
Moonlight Cactus , Night - blooming Cereus
Monvillea spegazzinii , Piptanthocereus spegazzinii
Photo via cactus-art.biz
household : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
The specific epithet " spegazzinii " ( pronounced speg - uh - ZIN - ee - oculus ) honorsCarlo Luigi Spegazzini(1858 - 1926 ) , an Italian - born Argentine phytologist and mycologist .
Cereus spegazziniiis aboriginal toArgentina , Bolivia , Brazil , andParaguay .
Photo via cactus-art.biz
Cereus spegazzinii , also recognise asMonvillea spegazzinii , is an erect , sloping , or almost creepingcactusthat develop and leg profusely . The shank are cylindrical , low - special K , and can uprise up to 6 foot ( 1.8 m ) long and 2.6 inches ( 6.5 ) centimeter in diameter . They have 3 to 5 ribs with very all-inclusive areoles . The vernal flora usually have 2 to 3 blackish spines , while the honest-to-god ones have one central spine and five stellate spines measuring up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) long .
This cactus is one of the most prolific bloomers of all cacti . The flowers seem from spring to summer and capable at night . They have reddish outer perigonium segments and white internal ones and can reach up to 5.2 inches ( 13 atomic number 96 ) in length and 3.6 inches ( 9 centimetre ) in diam . The fruit are light-green to pinkish with remnant of the perianth .
Cereus spegazziniioften develops crest stems , and crest specimen can produce normal shoot .
Photo via cactus-art.biz
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Like most cacti , Cereusare middling depleted - maintenance and hardy . Ensure they receive enough water system without becoming waterlogged , especially during the summertime , andfertilizethem for the good results . If the roots have become opprobrious or overly soft , the cactus could be experiencingroot rot . slew away the touch contribution and replant . Most nurseryman concerned in cacti should be able to cultivate these without much job .
If yourCereusoutgrows its container , it may become necessary to repot it . If so , insure the soil is dry and then absent the can . Knock away old soil , prune off decompose or deadened roots , and then replace it in a new great deal and backfill it with new grunge . Do notoverwater cactiplanted in new pots , as this can lead to root decomposition . The cacti should be left dry for about a week and then water gently .
Photo viagarden.org
These cacti circularize fairly easy from cutting off . but sever a branch and replant in moist , well - drained soil .
Learn more atHow to maturate and manage for Cereus .
tap a photo to see a larger variation .
Did you find this helpful ? Share it with other succulent lover !
