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0Cereus forbesii C.F.Först.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Cereus1
- Native distribution
- Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Paraguay, Braziluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
8 synonyms
- Cereus cochabambensis Cárdenas
- Cereus cochabambensis longicarpa Cárdenas
- Cereus forbesii Salm-Dyck
- Cereus huilunchu Cárdenas
- Piptanthocereus cochabambensis (Cárdenas) F.Ritter
- Piptanthocereus forbesii (C.F.Först.) Riccob.
- Piptanthocereus forbesii bolivianus F.Ritter
- Piptanthocereus huilunchu (Cárdenas) F.Ritter
Cereus forbesii is a species of columnar cactus whose native range is Bolivia to N. Central Argentina.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cereus forbesii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista Oficial) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q15327293 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Cereus forbesii 1.jpg · CC0
- Wikipedia (en) – Cereus forbesii · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Cereus tip: A vigorous columnar cactus whose large white flowers open at night.
Cereus forbesii – what to know
Cereus forbesii – family: Cactaceae, genus: Cereus. Native range: Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cereus forbesii?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Cereus forbesii need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cereus forbesii get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Cereus forbesii toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cereus forbesii flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Cereus: Typical flowering time: June, July, August.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Cereus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Cereus forbesii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q15327293 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Cereus forbesii 1.jpg (CC0) · Wikipedia – Cereus forbesii (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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