Cereus hildmannianus

Durable columnar cactus from South America grows into wide multi trunked tree. Good in containers. Large white flowers summer-fall.
height 10–20ft
width 6–10ft
tolerates Drought, Heat
water
needs
Low
water
info
Most cactus are from the deserts of the world and as such like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. If you see your cactus begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your cactus is likely totally dry and should be watered. To get good healthy growth your cactus doesn’t want to sit around totally dried out during it’s growing season. Once it is dry water it.

This cactus comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering.

Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering.
hardy
to
25F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
In or Out
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix
fertilizing All Purpose, Low Needs
origin S South America
california
native
No
sunset
zones
13–24

Sunset Zones Map

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Easily propagated by cutting off an arm, letting is sit for a week and then planting in well drained soil or cactus mix.

Special Interest

Makes edible red ‘apples’ that are sweet and prized in their native land. Birds also like the fruit.