Fairy Castle Cactus is a popular monstrose cultivar of the columnar Cereus. It forms a dense cluster of many short, branching, 5-ribbed stems that grow in a chaotic, turreted pattern, resembling the spires of a fairy tale castle. The stems are spineless or have very short spines. It rarely flowers. A curiosity plant, often sold as a novelty, but long-lived and easy to grow. The 'Floridanus' form is similar.
| Family: | Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Cereus (KER-ee-us) |
| Species: | hildmannianus subsp. uruguayanus |
| Cultivar: | Fairy Castle |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Floridanus, Florida) |
Full sun to bright light. Well-drained cactus mix. Water when dry in summer; keep dry in winter. Hardy to 25°F (-4°C) briefly. The monstrose growth is stable. Great for containers, windowsills, and children's gardens.
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