Cereus hildmannianusK. Schum .
Andes Organ Pipe , Column Cactus , Hedge Cactus , Hildmann ’s Cereus , Peruvian Apple , Peruvian Apple Cactus , Queen of the Night , Spiny Tree Cactus
Cereus hildmannianussubsp.hildmannianus
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
The specific epithet " hildmannianus(hild - adult male - ee - AH - nus ) " honorsHeinrich Hildmann , a German cactus dealer and expert .
Cereus hildmannianusis native to South America ( Argentina , Brazil , Paraguay , andUruguay ) .
Cereus hildmannianusis a shrubby or Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree - like cactus with many blue - putting green to slow light-green branches with 4 to 6 rib . It grows up to 50 feet ( 15 m ) tall . The mature plants usually have a woody tree trunk below the lowest branches . The trunk can grow up to 6.6 fundament ( 2 m ) tall and 3 feet ( 90 cm ) in diam . The arm can reach up to 6 inches ( 15 centimeter ) in diameter . They are usually spineless but sometimes have a few brusque halcyon or brown spine .
The blank or yellowish - blanched flowers appear from belated outpouring to early gloaming , open at night , and remain launch the following 24-hour interval . They can reach up to 12 in ( 30 cm ) in duration and 6 in ( 15 cm ) in diameter . The edible fruit are egg - shaped , mensurate up to 2.4 in ( 6 cm ) in diameter , and change color from green to pinkish - red .
This specie is very similar in appearance and is often disconnected withCereus repandus . As a event , it is oftentimes mislabeled asCereus peruvianus , asynonym ofCereus repandus .
Light : Cereuscacti like full Dominicus . They can handle fond spook but thrive during the summer in direct sunlight . Sunny Dixie , east , or west window is a good smear to grow aCereusindoors .
Soil : These cacti do not like to have " soaked groundwork " and need to be develop in well - draining dirt . Use commercial soil mix for cacti and succulents , ormake your own potting mixture .
Hardiness : Cereus hildmannianuscan withstand temperatures as low as 25 to 50 ° F ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b .
Watering : From fountain to fall , during the fighting growth period , waterthoroughly , but allow the grease to dry out before tearing again . With the arrival of crepuscule , gradually deoxidise the tearing frequency .
fertilise : During their growing time of year , Cereuscacti like even fertilizing . A balanced , H2O - soluble fertilizer , stretch to 1/4 effectiveness , can be added to each lacrimation . Do not fertilise during the winter .
Repotting : WhileCereuscacti are unseasoned , it is recommended that they be repot each year in early spring to ply fresh soil , inspect the root system , and move them to large pots if necessary .
Propagation : Using base cuttings is the well-situated method acting to propagateCereusbecause seed propagation is a dense process .
instruct more atHow to Grow and Care for Cereus .
Cereuscacti are non - toxic to humanity or animals .
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