Cactus-Stenocereus hollianus cristata

Cactus - Crested S. hollianus

                                          ID#706

 

Also called Lemaireocereus hollianus cristata forms fans densely spined with black centrals and many white down-curving white radials.

Whit new growth, tips of spines are bright reddish.

Protect from frost.


Provide bright light. Hardy to 32F.



Water thoroughly when soil is dry.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: compact, cristate PLANT TYPE: Cactus - Evergreen GROWTH RATE: slow TEXTURE: coarse with many spines LIGHT: Bright light WATER: water when soil is dry. SOIL: well drain soil/. Miracle grow for cactus and citrus
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: ? FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: unusual look.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Obtained on a 3” pot (11 0z.) -Repot in clay pot to hang using Miracle grow cactus soil mix. -Moved into Succulent Combo pot, Jan. 2013 Plant doing well.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

January 2013

May  2012

Additional Information: Lowes Home improvement center. New Bern, NC