cereuscereus
genusgenusTall, columnar cacti that grow in a tree-like fashion, featuring distinctive ribbed stems and large, nocturnal flowers that bloom in spectacular fashion. These architectural plants can form multiple branches as they mature, creating striking silhouettes in their native habitats.
Etymology
The name 'Cereus' comes from the Latin word for 'wax' or 'wax taper,' referring to the tall, candle-like appearance of these cacti.
Interesting fact!
Their magnificent white flowers, often called 'Queen of the Night,' bloom for just one evening, releasing a powerful fragrance to attract nocturnal pollinators before wilting by dawn.
All species of Cereus
cereusStenogonus
Thin column cactus, Blue torch cactus, Narrow cereus.
cereusRepandus
Peruvian apple cactus, Apple cactus, Queen of the night.
cereusHildmannianus
Queen of the night, Blue torch cactus, Hildmann's cereus.
cereusValidus
Giant torch cactus, Blue column cactus, Night blooming cereus.
cereusJamacaru
Queen of the night, Mandacaru, Brazilian giant cereus.
cereusForbesii
Blue torch cactus, Forbes blue torch, Blue column cactus.
cereusPeruvianus
Peruvian apple cactus, Giant club cactus, Night-blooming cereus.
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