Cereus uruguayanus

RHS Plant Profile
cactus

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Other common names

hedge cactus, night blooming cereus, pitaya

Synonyms

Cereus peruvianus misapplied

Botanical Details

Family
Cactaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A genus of around 33 species of large, columnar cacti, native to South America with ribbed and spiny stems. Large, funnel-shaped flowers bloom at night, mainly white but sometimes appearing in pink, purple, yellow, green and (rarely) cream
Name Status
Correct