Cereus validus

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A tall, columnar cactus ultimately reaching 4m, with deeply ribbed, dull bluish-green to grey-green stems, set with clusters of long spines. Large, red and white, cup-shaped flowers appear in early autumn, opening at night

Scientific classification

Species: Cereus validus (Cereus validus)
Genus: Cereus
Family: Cactaceae

Handle with care due to prickly spines. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Cactus Succulent
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Cereus validus

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Culture

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Toxicity

Handle with care due to prickly spines. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Cereus validus

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Cereus validus care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early spring or root cuttings of young branches in late spring or early summer

Growing

Grow under glass in a standard cactus compost, in full light. Water freely when in growth and keep almost dry at other times. See houseplant cacti and succulent cultivation

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