Cereus 'Ming Thing'

Cereusvalidus f. monstrose

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cereus (KER-ee-us)
Synonym
Cereus forbesii f. monstrose cristate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Green Valley, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Brentwood, California

Castro Valley, California

Monrovia, California

Pittsburg, California

San Francisco, California

Valley Center, California

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Lake Mary, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lake Jackson, Texas

Paris, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
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Port Charlotte, FL | September 2013 | positive

I love this cactus. I purchased mine from Home Depot in 2006 it was teeny tiny. Now its about 7 inches tall and 6 inches wide. I leave it...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

I love unusual looking plants, and this fits the bill, I've had it now for a year, doing great!

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | June 2004 | neutral

A very unusual and interesting looking plant.

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