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aguacate cimarrón (Leptocereus nudiflorus)

Aguacate cimarrón (Leptocereus nudiflorus) is a columnar cactus native to Puerto Rico, recognized for its unique branching structure and ability to thrive in arid environ

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Sunlight

Bright, direct sunlight

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm to moderate

Fertilizer

Sparse feeding during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, direct sunlight

Can tolerate some partial shade, but flowering may be reduced.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings

Reduce watering significantly in fall and winter.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm to moderate

Prefers temperatures between 20-30°C. Can tolerate brief drops but avoid frost.

Fertilizer

Sparse feeding during growing season

Use diluted cactus fertilizer once a month in spring/summer. None in fall/winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

300-600 cm

Spread

150-300 cm

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Absent

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Cereus nudiflorus Engelm. ex C.Wright
Dendrocereus nudiflorus (Engelm. ex C.Wright) Britton & Rose
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusLeptocereus
  • speciesLeptocereus nudiflorus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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