Cereus spegazzinii’Cristatus '
genus Cereus spegazziniiF.A.C.Weber
Cereus spegazziniif.cristatus , Monvillea spegazziniif . cristata , Monvillea spegazzinii’Cristata '
A large crested specimen with normal shots, buds, and flowers. Private collection, Rimini, Italy. Photo by Cesare Brancaleoni. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
menage : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
This cactus is a form ofCereus spegazziniiselected for its crested prow .
Cereus spegazzinii’Cristatus ' , formerly live asMonvillea spegazzinii’Cristata ' , is a singular cactus that creates beautiful , sculptural forms as it grows . Each plant is unequaled . Thecrestedstems are light-green toglaucous , often reddish to purplish , with many somewhat raise rib trace with woollyareolesand clusters of brusque , black spines .
Private collection, San Diego, California, United States. Photo by Maria G Tanedo. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
The flowers have reddish outerperianthsegments and white inner one . They appear from leaping to summertime , open at night , and can reach up to 5.2 in ( 13 cm ) in length and 3.6 inches ( 9 centimetre ) in diameter .
Cereus spegazziniioften mannikin crested stem , and thecrestsoften bring forth normal shoots .
light source : This cactus like to be let out to verbatim sunlight . It can address partial shade but thrives in full sun during the summer . A sunny windowpane is a salutary spot to growC. spegazzinii’Cristatus ' indoors . revolve the pot a quarter turn every week or two to encourage balanced increment . If possible , get your cactus outdoors from spring to fall down .
Private collection, Rimini, Italy. Derivative of a photo by Cesare Brancaleoni. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Soil : C. spegazzinii’Cristatus ' does not like to have " tight foot " and needs to be grown in well - drain soil . Use commercial dirt mixes for cacti ormake your own mix .
Hardiness : During the active growth period , this cactus likes warm temperatures , while in wintertime , it likes cool temperatures . C. spegazzinii’Cristatus ' can resist temperature as downcast as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : From spring to fall , waterthoroughly , but allow the soil to dry out before tearing again . With the arrival of fall , step by step contract the tearing frequency . WhenC. spegazzinii’Cristatus ' is dormant in wintertime , give it just enough water to prevent shrinking .
Private collection, San Diego, California, United States. Derivative of a photo by Maria G Tanedo. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
Fertilizing : During its growing season , this cactus likes regular fertilizing . A balanced , water - soluble plant food , debase to 1/4 strength , can be added to each lacrimation . A 10 - 10 - 10 fertilizer is ideal . Instead of do a answer of H2O and fertiliser , there are also dry fertilizers . Do notfertilizeduring the winter .
repot : WhileC. spegazzinii’Cristatus ' is new , repotting it each year in early spring is recommend . Once it matures , repot when your cactus is outgrowing its sight .
multiplication : This cactus can be easily diffuse by cuttings during the growing time of year .
Learn more atHow to Grow and give care for Cereus .
C. spegazzinii’Cristatus ' is non - toxic to humankind or brute .
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