Cactus Cereus 12cm

🌵 Cactus Cereus Care Guide

The Cereus cactus is a tall, architectural desert plant known for its ribbed blue-green columns and striking upright silhouette. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and wonderfully low-maintenance, it’s perfect for bright, modern spaces that want a bold sculptural moment.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright light to full sun

• Indoors: best near a south or west-facing window

• Low light causes stretching and weak growth

💧 Water

• Water sparingly

• Let soil dry fully between waterings

• Spring–summer: every 2–3 weeks

• Winter: every 4–6 weeks

• Plant in a gritty cactus mix for fast drainage

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 20–32°C

• Keep above 10°C

• Not frost-tolerant

🌫️ Humidity

• Loves dry air

• No misting needed — avoids rot

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 6–8 weeks in spring and summer

• Use a cactus fertilizer at half strength

• No feeding in winter

🌱 Growth Tips

• Can grow tall — may need support over time

• Sharp spines: keep away from pets and paths

• Repot every 2–3 years into a slightly larger pot

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

The Cereus cactus is bold, clean-lined, and nearly indestructible — a perfect statement plant for anyone wanting height, drama, and zero fuss. 🌵💙✨