Twisted Cereus, Spiraled Cereus, Contorted Cereus 'Spiralis'

Cereushildmannianus subsp. uruguayanus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cereus (KER-ee-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
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:

Tempe, Arizona

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Hayward, California

Homosassa, Florida

Tampa, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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B
Hayward, CA | October 2005 | positive

It is a heavy bloomer. I'm looking forward to seeing it spiral to a large size.

J
Homosassa, FL (Zone 10a) | July 2004 | positive

I have 6 Spiraled Cereus Peruvianus plants which were cuttings from a plant approximately 7 ft. tall. Each cutting was 3 ft. tall and I ...Read More

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