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 Cultivation:
Cereus sp. "Wild crest"
grows well on its
own roots and
will form quite large
clumps
of
several offsets,
if given time and grown properly. They are semi hardy, make sure that
your Cereus are not exposed to temperatures below -4°C or they
may die, nevertheless it is a good advice never let the nighttimes
temperatures fall below 10°C. Protect from
frosts and
freezes. Water thoroughly during the
growing season when soil is
dry to the touch. Need a well-drained soil mix with small
gravel added to ensure drainage. Less or no water during cold
winter months to prevent
root loss. Since they are big sized plants need plenty of space for
their roots, repotting should be done every other year or when the plant
has outgrown its pot. It
needs bright light,
and some direct sun, but
avoid direct afternoon sun in summer.
Newly potted plants should not be fertilized for a year; established
plants should be fertilized once each spring with a high potassium
fertilizer.
Keep well
ventilated as it is prone to
root rot.
Propagation: Cuttings in summer
(Cuttings will root only in hot weather. Cuttings must be kept very dry
to root)
Photo of similar
cultivars of Cereus sp. (monstrous and crested
forms):
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