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Cereus hildmannianus

Hildmann Cactus

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Information by:         Photographer: Olin Miller

 

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.