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Strophocactus Species, Dog-Tail Cactus

Selenicereustestudo

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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

testudo (tes-TOO-do)

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Synonym

Deamia diabolica

Deamia testudo

Selenicereus testudo

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Groundcovers

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Vines and Climbers

Cactus and Succulents

Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

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

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting

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:

Bessemer, Alabama

Chandler Heights, Arizona

Aptos, California

Day Valley, California

Rio del Mar, California

Akron, Ohio

Austin, Texas

Cabin Creek, West Virginia

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