Cacti
Hildmann's Cereus
Cereus hildmannianus
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A fast-growing substitute for organ pipe cactus. Also try Stetsonia coryne. May be sold as C. peruvianus.
The Basics
Type: CactiSun: Full SunHardiness: 24°FWater: Very LowNative To: eastern South AmericaGrowth
Growth Rate: FastMature Height: 15'Mature Width: 10'Mature Form: ColumnarFoliage
EvergreenColor: Blue-greenTexture: Gray spinesWildlife
Hawk moths Other nocturnal pollinatorsFlowers
Flower Color: WhiteSeason: Spring, SummerComments
Litter: LowThorns: MediumIrritation: None![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwebcms.amwua.org%2Fmedia%2F156830895533da51deaca.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Photo By: Dave Seibert
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Photo By: Sam Draper
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Photo By: Sam Draper