Cereus hildmannianus
Hildmann Cactus
Description
Hildmann Cactus is tall and treelike. It can form bushes to 10' tall which can eventually spread to 15' wide. It has a striking bluish green color with scattered spines. It produces large white flowers that are 6"-7" long and 5" across.
Plant Type
Succulent, Cactus
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.