Hildmann's Cereus
Cereus hildmannianus
Hildmann's cereus is a fast-growing substitute for organ pipe cactus. Also try Stetsonia coryne. Note: may be sold as C. peruvianus.
THE BASICS
Type: Cacti
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 24°F
Water: Very Low
Native to: Eastern South America
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 15 feet
Mature Width: 10 feet
Mature Form: Columnar
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Blue-green
Texture: Gray spines
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: White showy, blooms at night
Season: spring, summer
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: Medium
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Sam Draper
Photo Credit: Sam Draper
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Sam Draper, Sam Draper