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Selenicereusspinulosus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Selenicereus (sel-ee-nih-KER-ee-us)
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Species
spinulosus (spin-yoo-LOH-sus)
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Synonym
Cereus spinulosus
Selenicereus pseudospinulosus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brandon, Florida

Austin, Texas

Uvalde, Texas

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Uvalde, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2015 | positive

I've had this growing at my home (from a cutting) in Uvalde, Texas for two years. We had a few days of below 20 deg. Temps including one ...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | neutral

Vinelike Moonlight Cactus, Selenicereus spinulosus, is Endemic to Texas.

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