What is the cactus column?
Cactus column is a large, thorny cactus with one or more upright, ribbed column. His scientific classification has been changed several times and the right scientific name is now cereus hildmannianus , although some sources can still call it cereus uruguayanus or cereus peruvianus . This species is a native of northern Argentina and the southeast corner of Brazil. Other common names for the plant include Apple Cactus, an organ pipe of cactus and a securing cactus. The cactus column grows rapidly and is often grown inside. Occasionally there are plants with ribs that spirals around the column rather than grow vertically. The ribs are rounded and brown thorns or spine grow along the ribs. The cacti columns are blue-green.
The average column Kactus reaches a maximum height of 10 to 15 feet (about 3 to 4.5 m) in outdoor settings, or 3 to 6 feet (about 1-2 m) when growing inside. On a fully grown plant, each column can have a diameter of up to 14 inches (about 35,5 cm). Some column cacti are branched and two or more columns grow on the same plant. Those who have more columns may have inspired the common name "Hedge Cactus", because the abundance of branches and thorns can create a very effective barrier of the landscape.
flowers are trumpets and grow up to 6 inches (about 15 cm). Most often they are white, although some have a touch of paint on the edges of the outer petals. Flowers on mature plants usually open at night and just before dawn.
The fruit of the cactus of the columns is ovate, with a different shades of red to yellow and faded to green towards the ends. The interior is full of creamy white, edible meat. Small black seeds, also edible, are scattered throughout the body of the fruit.
The best column of cacti are usually in full sun for rapid exhaustion of the soil. This is a dry climatic plant and usually requires a low -low settingsmoisture. When it is grown inside, the cactus column will usually be the best in a warm and dry room where it gets a lot of sun. It is often recommended that all internal caches are connected only when the soil in the pot is usually dry.
Cacti column has naturalized in several parts of the world, including some dry parts of Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It is also located in northeast Australia. The plant is classified as a harmful weed in Hawaii.