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Peniocereusgreggii

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Peniocereus (pen-ee-oh-KER-ee-us)
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Species
greggii (GREG-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Cereus greggii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
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
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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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:

Chandler, Arizona

Chandler Heights, Arizona

Green Valley, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Bostonia, California

Long Beach, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Mont Belvieu, Texas

Terlingua, Texas

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | October 2004 | positive

Other common names are: Saramatraca, Sweet Potato Cactus.
It has massive tubers up to 2ft. thick, is edible and used medicinally. ...Read More

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