Cereus albicaulis(Britton & Rose ) Luetzelb .
Acanthocereus albicaulis , Mirabella albicaulis , Monvillea albicaulis
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
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The specific epithet " albicaulis(al - bih - KAW - liss ) " means " white - stanch , have white root " and refers to the whitish stems of this species .
Cereus albicaulisis native toBrazil(Bahia ) .
Cereus albicaulisis a rare , shrubbycactus with only a few watery , blueish - white , sharply 4 - edged branches with slightly wavy costa and 2 to 6 brown backbone perareole . The branch can acquire up to 40 column inch ( 1 m ) long and 1.2 inches ( 3 centimetre ) widely . They are initially erect but tend to lean and arch over as they rise . The areoles are small , brown - felt up , and up to 1.2 inches ( 3 cm ) aside . The spine can measure up to 0.8 inches ( 2 cm ) long .
The nocturnal flowers are white , funnel shape - determine , and seem in summertime . They can reach up to 7.2 in ( 18 cm ) in length . The fruits are edible , greyish - purpleness , oblong , and somewhatangular , measuring up to 3 column inch ( 7.5 centimeter ) long and 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) in diameter .
Light : This cactus likes full Dominicus . It can wield fond refinement but thrives in direct sunlight during the summertime . A cheery windowpane is an excellent spot to growC. albicaulisindoors . Rotate the pot every quarter every week or two to encourage balanced growth . If possible , get your cactus alfresco from spring to fall .
Soil : C. albicaulisdoes not wish " sozzled feet " and involve to be grown in well - drain soil . employ commercial-grade soil premix for cacti ormake your own mix .
Hardiness : During the active growth period , this cactus like fond temperature , while in winter , it likes cooler temperature . C. albicauliscan withstand temperatures as dispirited as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : From spring to fall , waterthoroughly , but allow the grime to dry out out before watering again . With the arriver of tumble , gradually reduce the tearing frequency . WhenC. albicaulisis dormant in wintertime , give it just enough piss to prevent shrinkage .
fecundate : During its growing season , this cactus like unconstipated fertilizing . A balanced , body of water - soluble fertilizer , diluted to 1/4 strength , can be added to each lachrymation . A 10 - 10 - 10 fertilizer is ideal . Instead of making a solvent of pee and fertiliser , there are also teetotal fertilizers . Do notfertilizeduring the winter .
Repotting : WhileC. albicaulisis youthful , it is recommend to repot each year in former bound . Once it matures , repot when your cactus is outgrow its pot .
generation : Using base cutting off is the easiest method to propagateC. albicaulisbecause source extension is a slow cognitive process . Planting of the cut is well done when the cactus is actively growing . Spring and summer are the good metre to sow the cum .
get word more atHow to Grow and Care for Cereus .
C. albicaulisis non - toxic to humans or animals .
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