Cereus tetragonus
CactaceaeCereus tetragonus · 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 potting mix—the specimen in the photo is the one you will receive.
About Cereus tetragonus
Known in botany as Cereus tetragonus, this cactus belongs to the Cactaceae family and comes from South America and the Caribbean. It is characterized by columnar stem with marked ribs, an evolutionary adaptation that makes it a unique piece in the world of succulents.
Every specimen of Cereus tetragonus from Succulentae is grown outdoors in our Almería nursery, exposed to desert sun and controlled mineral watering. The result: more compact, better colored and more resilient plants than those grown in artificial greenhouses.
Botanical fact sheet
| Scientific name | Cereus tetragonus | |
| 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
