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Selenicereusinermis

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Selenicereus inermis by Zaragoza
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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
inermis (IN-er-mis)
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Synonym
Epiphyllum steyermarkii
Selenicereus wercklei
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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:

Garden Grove, California

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Mark_B
Garden Grove, CA | July 2015 | positive

Easy to grow, once fully rooted from cuttings. Not picky with soil; just make your soil mixture coarse & quick to drain. Does well in zon...Read More

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SpineyLinux
Salinas, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2015 | positive

This is the only species in the Selenicereus genus/group that does NOT have spines. Looks like a fat Rhipsalis.

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