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Posted by Stormkloud 9 (ironwoodwolves@aol.com) on Sun, May 16, 04 at 3:10
Hello all,
A friend at work gave me a Cereus Hexagonus (Night Blooming Cereus) approx 8 foot tall, with 3 branches growing out of it. It was on her property and I had asked her if it could tolerate full sun. "Oh, sure no problem" So I have it planted in my yard. It gets a good amount of sun, has 9 blooms on it, but it doesn't look like it is taking water and is getting a tiny bit shriveled. I tried to find infomation on the web about it, and only found one piece that said this cactus needed shade. Now I wish I would have known that because I will have to dig it up and replant it in the shade so it doesn't die on me. I love this cactus and all cactus. Especially the Cereus. But is this true that it prefers shade? Or could it be in shock? I let the roots dry out before I planted it. And when this girl dug it up at her house the roots weren't all there. If it starts shriveling could it be I am not giving enough water, giving too much? Please help me save this beauty! Thanks much.
Stormy
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RE: Cereus Hexagonus care
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| I also have a cereus. 15 years if not longer. Sits under my back porch. It does not get any sun ever,but plenty of light. I have a friend she has one in a hanging basket. Mine is in 15gl container in good draining soil add little soil on top twice a year. Also keep it pruned and fertilize every two weeks with halve the strength. last year in one of her blooming sperts I counted 22 blooms all in 3 days from each other. Hope this helps |
RE: Cereus Hexagonus care
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Hi, Stormkloud
Here's the info on it.
Lady of the Night Cactus
Scientific Name: Cereus hexagonus (L.) Mill.
Synonym: Cereus perlucens, Pilocereus perlucens, Cephalocereus perlucens, Cereus longiflorus, Cereus lepidotus, Cactus hexagonus, Pilosocereus perlucens
Family: Cactaceae
An antique photo of Cereus hexagonus in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 11 Minimum Avg. Temperature: 50°F (10°C) Sun Exposure: Light shade Origin: Guyanas, Venezuela Growth Habits: Columnar many-stemmed cactus, over 30 feet tall (9 m), stems up to 6 inches in diameter (15 cm), 4 to 7 ribs, older specimens have up to 10 spines, some up to 2.4 inches long (6 cm), younger might have none. Watering Needs: Propagation:
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