Cereus validus’Spiralis '
Contorted Cereus , Spiraled Cereus , Twisted Cereus
Cereus forbesii’Spiralis',Cereus peruvianus’Spiralis '
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family unit : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
Cereus validus’Spiralis ' is a selected form ofCereus validus . A few branches from the original plant were import into Europe around 1980 for a very high damage . The original clone , known as the " short - gyrate clone , " was characterized by warm Second Earl Grey stems covered with a dense pruina coating and short prickle . Nowadays , almost all the plants on the trade are seed - grown hybrid specimens derived from cross - pollenation with probablyCereus repandus(formerly known asCereus peruvianus ) orCereus stenogonus . They are normally darker blue - super acid with long spikelet .
Cereus validus’Spiralis ' , also known asCereus forbesii’Spiralis ' , is a rare attractive cactus with numerous columniform , spiral - growing stems . The stems have short spines along the rib and can grow up to 16.5 foot ( 5 m ) improbable and 5 inch ( 12.5 cm ) in diameter .
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This cactus bloom extravagantly during the summertime . The flowers are white , observe by ornamental red fruits .
USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° coulomb ) .
Like most cacti , Cereusare fairly depressed - sustainment and brave . Ensure they receive enough water without becoming waterlogged , especially during the summertime , andfertilizethem for the good final result . If the antecedent have become inglorious or excessively mild , the cactus could be experiencingroot rot . edit away the affect parts and replant them . Most nurseryman concerned in cacti should be able-bodied to cultivate these without much problem .
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It may become necessary to repot yourCereusif it outgrows its container . If so , ensure the soil is ironic , then remove the spate . Knock away old soil , prune away waste or dead roots , then replace it in a newfangled pot and backfill it with bracing soil . check that cacti planted in fresh spate are notoverwatered , as this can lead to root rot . It should be leave dry for about a week and then water lightly .
These cacti propagate quite easily from clipping . Simply break up a branch and replant in moist , well - drained soil .
Learn more atHow to develop and Care for Cereus .
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