Blue Cereus
CactaceaeBlue 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").
Luz
Full direct sun
Riego
Sparse in summer; none in winter (dormancy)
Sustrato
Very free-draining mineral substrate, specific for cacti and succulents
Temperatura
Protect below 5 °C; tolerates some cold when dry
