Browningia candelaris(Meyen ) Britton & Rose
Candleholder Cactus
Cactus candelaris
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class : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : BrowningieaeGenus : Browningia
Browningia candelarisis aboriginal to northernChileand southernPeru . It occurs in desiccate areas at peak ranging from 5,250 to 9,200 feet ( 1,600 to 2,800 m ) .
Browningia candelarisis a Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree - similar cactus with a distinct unbranching bole and a crest of branching thinner stems that may be entirely spineless or bear spinal column reduce to a few bristles . It can grow up to 20 feet ( 6 mebibyte ) grandiloquent . The trunk is obtusely cover with straight , chocolate-brown spine evaluate up to 6 column inch ( 15 curium ) long and can reach up to 20 inches ( 50 centimetre ) in diam . The branches have about 50 ribs . The spine on the trunk are square and brown and can grow up to 6 inches ( 15 cm ) long . Each areole bears 20 to 50 spine .
The white , tubular flowers look in summertime and can pass up to 7 inches ( 12.5 cm ) long . The comestible fruit are white-livered when ripe and can grow up to 3 inches ( 7.5 centimeter ) long .
USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b : from 30 ° F ( −1.1 ° C ) to 45 ° F ( +7.2 ° ampere-second ) .
Like most cacti , Cereusare fairly modest - maintenance and hardy . Ensure they have enough piddle without becoming waterlogged , especially during the summer , and fertilize them for best results . If the roots have become black or overly soft , the cactus could be experiencing root rot – cut away the touch on parts and replant . Like all cacti , give them lots of direct sun , especially during the summer . Well - drained soil is honest , and mostCereuscacti perform well in soil that contains some organic material . Some recommend avoiding soil that contains sphagnum moss , though – it can make the cactus vulnerable to root rot .
It may become necessary to repot yourCereusif it outgrows its container . If so , see the soil is ironical and remove the pot .
See more atHow to produce and Care for Cereus .
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