Pleated Cereus

Pleated Cereus Care

Cereus Jamacaru

What is the plant

Cactus species Cereus jamacaru Is a large columnar type cactus from Brazil with a large primarily white nocturnal bloom. It can grow to over 20-30 feet or (5-7 meters) tall, eventually becoming a large tree like cactus with branching arms. It also produces a very tasty Apple cactus fruit similar to Cereus peruvianus and Stenocereus griseus. Cereus jamacaru also has uses as an interesting landscape plant requiring very little water once established with the added benefit of edible fruit.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Hardiness zone

9a - 10b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Cereus Cacti like to dry out completely between waterings. The most common mistake made with these plants is overwatering. Make sure that you are letting the soil thoroughly dry before giving your plant water. ... Cereus Cacti are susceptible to scale, an indoor houseplant pest that appear in the form of small brown scabs
Pruning
Just remove dead leaves and stems.
Fertilizer
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.

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Sunlight
The East window is often considered the best window for houseplants as its cooler than the west window without the dangers of overheating. West windows received full sun for part of the day and bright light for the rest, great for flowering plants.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Hardy to mild frosts down to 29-32F for brief periods but its best to protect from any freezes

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Container
Whether it be plastic or clay, make sure the pot you select has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent over-watering.
Popularity
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