Cactus lady at night
Cereus exagonus
It is one of our favorites for its adaptation to the Dominican climate and for these incredible white flowers that it produces several times a year. Cereus hexagonus grows in the form of a branching tree, with upright stems reaching a size of up to 15 meters in height. The stem is cylindrical, segmented, with a diameter of up to 12 centimeters and more. At first brown spines that are brighter later, with 5 to 6 centimeters long. The white flowers are 20 to 25 centimeters long and the fruits 5.5-13 centimeters long, egg-shaped are bright red.
Outdoor plants
Indoor plants
Sunny exposure
Semi-shaded exposure
Moderate watering (1 time/week)
Animal-friendly
Easy maintaince
How to care for your plant ?
- Like the majority of the cactus, you can put it indoor and outdoor, but you have to be sure that you have a good draining soil and don’t put water too much. But if you have a good sandy and drainy soil, your cactus will be happy with water one or twice a week
What will this plant do for you ?
- Several times a year, he will leave them a spectacle of white imensic flowers. Be well pending, give flowers several times a year but these flowers only last one night.