Cereus forbesii – cactus columnar decorativ, cu tulpini verzi-albastrui si flori spectaculoase

Cereus forbesii is a columnar cactus native to South America, prized in cactus collections for its upright, elegant habit. The cylindrical, bluish-green stems are deeply ribbed and have areoles bearing short, yellow-brown spines. Over time, the plant can branch from the base, forming impressive colonies. At maturity, it produces large, white, nocturnal flowers, followed by red, fleshy, sometimes edible fruits.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Cereus forbesii

• Family: Cactaceae

• Origin: South America (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)

• Growth type: Columnar cactus, solitary or branched at the base

• Stems: Blue-green, with deep ribs and short spines

• Flowers: Large, white, fragrant, nocturnal, appear in summer

• Fruit: Red, decorative, sometimes edible

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers direct sun or very bright light

• Soil: Very well drained, sandy-stony, especially for cacti

• Watering: Reduced; the substrate is only watered when it is completely dry.

• Minimum resistance temperature: up to 5–7°C; in Romania it winters in protected, dry and bright spaces

✨ Advantages and uses:

• Decorative cactus, with architectural shape, ideal as a centerpiece in collections

• Grows relatively quickly for a columnar cactus

• Spectacular bloom, with large, fragrant white flowers

• Suitable for rock gardens (summer) or large pots indoors/greenhouses

Height with pot included approx. 15 cm