Cereus yungasensisA.Fuentes & Quispe
family unit : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
The specific epithet " yungasensis(yoon - gah - SEN - sis ) " refers to theBolivian Yungasregion , where this coinage is topically abundant .
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genus Cereus yungasensisis aboriginal toBolivia . It is restricted to the xeric woodland of the Tuichi river basin in the Madidi National Park and Natural Integrated Management Area , compass north of the small town of Apolo .
Cereus yungasensisis a Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree - corresponding cactus with segmented branch that arise from the chief stem . It can raise up to 40 pes ( 12 m ) tall . The body can reach up to 8 inch ( 20 cm ) in diam , while the branch can measure up to 10 foot ( 3 m ) tenacious and 2.4 inches ( 6 centimetre ) in diameter . The branches have 3 to 5 ribs and 1 to 3 brusk spines per areole .
The nocturnal flowers are reddish - white and appear in summer . They can reach up to 5.2 inches ( 13 cm ) in duration and 0.5 inches ( 1.3 cm ) in diameter .
Light : This cactus likes full sun . It can handle fond shade but thrives in direct sunlight during the summer . A cheery windowpane is a good bit to growC. yungasensisindoors . circumvolve the mint a quarter turn every week or two to encourage balanced growth . If possible , get your cactus outdoors from spring to fall .
Soil : C. yungasensisdoes not wish to have " plastered feet " and needs to be grown in well - draining grunge . Use commercial grunge mix for cacti ormake your own mix .
Hardiness : During the combat-ready increase period , this cactus like warm temperatures , while in wintertime , it likes cooler temperatures . C. yungasensiscan withstand temperatures as down as 30 to 50 ° F ( -1.1 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones10a to 11b .
Watering : From spring to decrease , waterthoroughly , but allow the soil to dry out before watering again . With the reaching of tumble , bit by bit abridge the watering frequency . During the winter , whenC. yungasensisis dormant , give it just enough water to prevent shrinking .
fertilize : During its grow season , this cactus like regular fertilizing . A balanced , water system - soluble fertilizer , dilute to 1/4 strength , can be tot up to the body of water for each tearing . A 10 - 10 - 10 plant food is ideal . alternatively of puddle a solution of pee and fertilizer , there are also dry fertilizers . Do notfertilizeduring the wintertime .
Repotting : WhileC. yungasensisis young , it’s advised to repot each year in early spring . Once it maturate , repot when your cactus is outgrowing its pot .
Propagation : Using stem cuttings is the easiest method acting to propagateC. yungasensisbecause seed extension is a dull process . Planting of the cuttings is considerably done when the cactus is actively growing . Spring and summertime is the sound time to seed the seeds .
Learn more atHow to develop and Care for Cereus .
C. yungasensisis non - toxic to world or animals .
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