Armatocereus cartwrightianus
Scientific Name: Armatocereus cartwrightianus (Britton & Rose) Backeb. in Backeb. & F.M.Knuth
Synonym: Cereus cartwrightianus, Lemaireocereus cartwrightianus
Family: Cactaceae
Frost Tolerance: Tropical species, avoid any frost
Sun Exposure: Half shade
Origin: Southern Ecuador, Northern Peru
Growth Habits: Woody stems, much branched, fast growing up to 15 feet tall (4.5 m), branches up to 6 inches in diameter (15 cm), 7 or 8 ribs, 20 spines, reaching between 0.8 and 5 inches long depending on the age of the stem
Watering Needs: Opportunistic grower, water when you see growth
Blooming Habits:
Nocturnal reddish and white flowers, up to 3 inches long (7.5 cm). They are followed by a red, 3.5 inches long fruit (8.5 cm), globular or oblong, with white pulp.
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