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0Cereus jamacaru DC.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Cereus1
- Native distribution
- Brazil Northeast, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Global, Brazil, South Africa, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North-Westuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
2 synonyms
- Cereus cauchinii Rebut
- Cereus perrottetianus Lem.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (9)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cereus jamacaru · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q140991 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Cereus jamacaru 00.jpg · CC0
- Wikipedia (de) – Cereus jamacaru · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Cereus jamacaru · 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. temperature8 °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 jamacaru – what to know
Cereus jamacaru – family: Cactaceae, genus: Cereus. Native range: Brazil Northeast, Brazil North, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Global, Brazil, South Africa, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga,…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 8 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cereus jamacaru?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Cereus jamacaru need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cereus jamacaru get?
Keep it above 8 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Cereus jamacaru toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cereus jamacaru 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 jamacaru (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q140991 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Cereus jamacaru 00.jpg (CC0) · Wikipedia – Cereus jamacaru (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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