Peniocereus greggii |
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Arizona Night Blooming Cereus |
Description
This cactus can reach 7' tall and grows upward on gray green stems. Spines are black colored. Scented white flowers bloom ONE night in June, 4" wide. It is spectacular. Red orange roundish fruit follow bloom; they are 3" long. Thorns are actually modified leaves. This cactus has a large underground tuber which Native Americans used as a food source.
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Anatomy
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Design
Plant Type
Cactus
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Orange, Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.