Description
Acanthocereus tetragonus flowers bloom at night and close during the day.
Constituents
- Acanthocereus tetragonus - Cactus Plant- 1
- 3 inch (8 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)- 1
- 3.3 inch (8 cm) Square Plastic Planter with Rounded Edges (White)- 1
Acanthocereus tetragonus is a tall, columnar cactus. Stems are dark green, have three to five angles. Flowers are open from midnight until dawn, attracting hummingbird moths.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 5 inch (13 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 4 inch (10 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Fairy Castle Cactus, night-blooming cereus, barbed-wire cactus, sword-pear, dildo cactus, triangle cactus |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 2 to 7 M |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | Rainy season |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Acanthocereus tetragonus care
Re-pot when the plant performs clump and goes beyond the pot size. It should be done before or after the rainy season and in the spring season.
Re-pot with the following proportions:3 parts of potting soil,1 part of grit (pumice),1 part of the horticultural-grade sand,1/2 part of the compost etc.
| Sunlight | Full sun, partial sun, at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day. |
| Watering | Low for the rainy season, Moderate for winter, More than moderate for a summer |
| Soil | Avoid excess organic contents in the soil. |
| Temperature | Ideal: 22 to 35 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | No need much. A peat-based compost should not be used. |
Acanthocereus tetragonus special feature
Survivals and growers of the summer.
Acanthocereus tetragonus uses
Ornamental Use:
- Acanthocereus tetragonus is used as the ornamental plant