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Peniocereus greggii

Arizona Night Blooming Cereus

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Information by:         Photographer: Jessie Byrd

 

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.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.