Cereus Uruguayanus

Cereus Uruguayanus Care

Cereus Uruguayanus

What is the plant

Cereus uruguayanus is a columnar cactus up to six metres tall, forming a striking multi-stemmed, candelabra. The physical appearance and adaptations to their environments shared by arborescent cacti and species of tree euphorbias are classic examples of convergent evolution.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -7°C

Hardiness zone

9 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Uruguayanus can be quite beautiful when it is well-taken care of. This succulent type needs typical watering as the other succulents. The watering method is very important to keep your plant healthy. It should not sit on the water, and an excess amount of water should be avoided.
Fertilizer
Application of a diluted fertilizer is beneficial in spring.
Soil
Loamy, Sandy

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Additional
Uruguayanus is a beautiful columnar cacti that can reach up to 10 m (33ft) tall. When the plant grows you can notice that it is mostly green or bright green. As the plant continues to mature you can expect it to reach around 15 cm (6″) in diameter. The spines of the plant are pale brown.
Popularity
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