Information for Cereus repandus

B and T World Seeds' reference number: 447096
USDA average, annual, minimum temperature Zone:9
Type of plant - perennial
Flower: to 11x5cm., WHITE, PINK or GREEN tinged
Fruit: oblong, to 8x5cm.
Foliage: branches to 11cm. dia., GREEN or GREY-GREEN, 7-12 ribbed
Height in meters: 12

Synonyms (alternative names) for Cereus repandus: Cactus repandus,  Cereus peruvianus, 

Common names for Cereus repandus: Giant Club Cactus,  Hedge Cactus,  IOS 00149,  Peruvian Apple Cactus, 

Cereus repandus is included in the following B and T World Seeds flowering plant categories:
5:   Cactus Seed List
59:   Brazilian Native and Introduced Plants
68:   West Indian Native and Introduced Plants
109:   Central American Native and Introduced Plants
191:   Tropical Shrubs and Trees
281:  Cactaceae

Germination guide
Cereus repandus seeds will usually germinate in 5-180 days, even under good conditions germination may be erratic. Normally will only germinate with light so surface sow. Sow Cereus repandus seeds on the surface of a Peaty seed sowing mix at about 25°C.

Sand, and loam, with some sphagnum moss or coir (coconut fiber/dust) make a good mix for germinating cacti and similar seeds. The mix needs to be free-draining, and to be slightly water retentive. Surface sow the seeds and just cover with sand. Start germinating the seeds in shady (dark), humid conditions. As the seeds start to germinate, increase the light and decrease the humidity.

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