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Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Showy
Nocturnal
Flower Color: White
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Acanthocereus tetragonus
  • Synonym: Cereus validus f. monstrose

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Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2018-09-20
Location: North East Texas
Date: 5/16/24 12pm
15 yr old Ming Thing, LARGE
Location: In my garden, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2018-09-20
Location: Tampa Bay Area
Date: 122918
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Uploaded by jeffgreen
Location: Cisco, Tx (between Dallas and Abilene)
Date: 2015-06-15
Location: Louisville
Date: 2020-03-23
Location: Tampa Bay Area
Date: 122918
Moved to clay pot
Location: DISCLAIMER: This is an old photo from an old phone. I don't know why, but the photos look "deep fried". sorry about that.
Uploaded by bwbillh
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