Blue Cereus
Blue Cereus · A cactus of the Cactaceae family, a fast-growing columnar cactus with nocturnal flowers. Grown in our nursery in the Almería desert in full sun, with minimal watering and 100% mineral soil—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Cereus azul
Cereus azul, of the Cactaceae family, originates in South America and the Caribbean and has spread to home cultivation thanks to its beauty and resilience. It is characterized by columnar stem with marked ribs, an evolutionary adaptation that makes it a unique piece in the world of succulents.
At Succulentae we grow every Cereus azul directly in our nursery in southeastern Spain, in conditions of intense sun, low humidity and mineral substrate that replicate its natural habitat. It's the difference between a succulent grown under real sun and a greenhouse one — and it shows in shape, color and longevity.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Cereus azul | |
| Family | Cactaceae | |
| Origin | South America and the Caribbean | |
| Natural habitat | savannas and semi-arid zones | |
| Adult size | up to 10 m in habitat | |
| Flowering | large white nocturnal flowers lasting only one night | |
| Propagation | cutting or seed | |
| Toxicity | non-toxic |
Did you know?
Its flowers open after dusk and close at dawn; a single night is enough for the flower to be pollinated by bats and moths. The fruit of Cereus repandus is edible ("Peruvian apple").
Light:
Full sun
Watering:
Moderate in summer
Size:
20–40 cm
“Llegó en perfecto estado y muy bien embalada. La planta es preciosa, mucho mejor que en la foto.”
“Servicio rápido, planta sana y bonita. Repetiré sin duda.”
“Muy contenta con la compra. Cultivada al sol de Almería, se nota en la calidad.”
