Cereus vargasianusCárdenas
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
The specific name " vargasianus(var - gas - ee - AY - nus ) " mean " coming from Vargas " and probably refers to the location where this species was first discovered .
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Cereus vargasianusis native toPeru(Cuzco ) .
Cereus vargasianusis a large , tree - similar cactus with segmented , glaucous green offset that arise from a light trank . It can grow up to 26.2 feet ( 8 molar concentration ) grandiloquent . The outgrowth have 4 to 5 wavy ribs measuring up to 2 inch ( 5 cm ) tall , gray areoles , and 9 to 10 brownish pricker not always distinguishable as central and radial spines . The spines can raise up to 0.6 inches ( 1.5 cm ) long .
The flowers are white and can progress to up to 4 inches ( 10 cm ) in lenght . The fruits are chicken with white mush , ellipsoid , and can acquire up to 3.2 inch ( 8 atomic number 96 ) long .
Light : Cereuscacti like full sun . They can handle partial shade but thrive in direct sunlight . A sunny south , east , or west window is a beneficial slur to mature aC. vargasianusindoors . Get your cactus outside from outpouring to fall for fresh air and extra light source if possible .
Soil : This cactus does not like to have " wet feet " and needs to be grown in well - enfeeble soil . Use commercial-grade soil combine for cacti and succulents , ormake your own potting mixing .
Hardiness : During the fighting increment catamenia , Cereuscacti like warm temperatures , while in wintertime , they like coolheaded temperature . C. vargasianuscan withstand temperatures as scurvy as 20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b .
Watering : From fountain to go down , waterthoroughly , but reserve the soil to dry out out before watering again . With the arrival of fall , gradually reduce the watering frequence . WhenC. vargasianusis abeyant in winter , give it just enough water to prevent shrinking .
Fertilizing : Cereuscacti like unconstipated fertilizing . A balanced , water - soluble fertiliser , reduce to 1/4 intensity level , can be supply to each watering . A 10 - 10 - 10 fertiliser is idealistic . Do not feed during the wintertime .
Repotting : WhileC. vargasianusis unseasoned , it is advocate to repot each yr in early springtime to provide the plant with saucy soil , inspect the root system , and move it to a larger pot if necessary . Once it matures , repot only when your cactus is outgrowing its pot .
multiplication : Using shank cuttings is the easiest method acting to propagateCereusbecause seed multiplication is a slow process . Planting of the cuttings is better done when the cactus is actively spring up . Spring and summertime are the right sentence to sow the seeds .
instruct more atHow to get and Care for Cereus .
Cereuscacti are non - toxic to humans or beast .
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