Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’
spiral cactus
Choice collector's plant makes twisting columnar heads, each perfectly spiraled! White flowers with hints of pink. Needs well drained soil.
 Altura | 6–12 pies |
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 Ancho | 4–10 pies |
 Tolera | Sequía, Calor, Macetas |
 Riego | Bajo |
Most cactus are from the deserts of the world and as such like to go totally bone dry between waterings, making them very low-maintenance. If you see your cactus begin to shrivel or lose firmness, your cactus is likely totally dry and should be watered. To get good healthy growth your cactus doesn't want to sit around totally dried out during it's growing season. Once it is dry water it. This cactus comes from an area with summer rainfall and is actively growing during that time, when it is forgiving of overwatering errors. During winter dormancy it should be kept extra dry and will be intolerant of overwatering. Remember that if kept in a small pot your plant will want more frequent watering. Protect from extended winter rains and cold weather. | |
 Resiste hasta | 28 °F |
 Exposición | Pleno sol |
 Características | Cactus, Columnar, Con flores, Escultural |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Requiere drenaje perfecto |
 Fertilización | Uso general, Necesita poco |
 Origen | Este de Bolivia |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 13, 16, 17, 21–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Easily propagated by cutting a section, allowing it to dry completely and then planting in pure pumice. Keep warm during rooting and then replant into cactus mix.
Interés especial
Fun story: Years ago a friend of ours just HAD to have this plant and ordered a whole flat of Cereus forbesii 'Spiralis' from Argentina. When they arrived and started growing here in the northern hemisphere, all his cactuses switched the direction of their spirals!
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