Description
Acanthocereus tetragonus flowers bloom at night and close during the day.
Sr
Item name
1
Acanthocereus tetragonus – Cactus Plant
2
3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
Acanthocereus tetragonus is a tall, columnar cactus. Stems are dark green, have three to five angles. Flowers are open from midnight until dawn, attracting hummingbird moths.Plant Specifications
Plant Height
5 inch (13 cm)
Plant Spread
4 inch (10 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name
Fairy Castle Cactus, night-blooming cereus, barbed-wire cactus, sword-pear, dildo cactus, triangle cactus
Maximum Reachable Height
Up to 2 to 7 M
Flower Colour
White
Bloom Time
Rainy season
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Planting and careKeep in a bright sunny location.Try not to water the leaves, give water to soil only.Avoid overwatering as the roots may get rot.Water the plant in a morning, between 8 to 10 am.Avoid keeping in suffocated areas or in dark room.While, re-potting or propagating try not to disturb the roots.Acanthocereus tetragonus care
Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.
Re-pot with the following proportions:3 parts of potting soil,1 part of grit (pumice),1 part of the horticultural-grade sand,1/2 part of the compost etc.
Sunlight
Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Watering
Low for the rainy season, Moderate for winter, More than moderate for a summer
Soil
Avoid excess organic contents in the soil.
Temperature
Ideal: 22 to 35 degrees C
Fertilizer
No need much. A peat-based compost should not be used.
Acanthocereus tetragonus special feature
Survivals and growers of the summer.
Acanthocereus tetragonus uses
Ornamental Use:
Acanthocereus tetragonus is used as the ornamental plant
It containsSrItem name1Acanthocereus tetragonus – Cactus Plant23 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.