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Triangle Cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus)

Triangle Cactus (Acanthocereus tetragonus) is a fast-growing, architectural succulent with distinctive triangular, segmented stems, bearing striking white flowers and red

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, sandy or gritty

Temperature

Warm temperatures are ideal.

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Bright, indirect light is acceptable, but direct sun promotes best growth and flowering.

Watering

Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Reduce watering significantly in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, sandy or gritty

Temperature

Warm temperatures are ideal.

Prefers temperatures between 18-29°C during the growing season. Can tolerate cooler temperatures (10-15°C) in winter dormancy.

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid cactus fertilizer diluted to half strength, once or twice in spring/summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Winter

Leaf Type

Absent

Flower Size

3-5 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Acanthocereus baxaniensis (Karw. ex Pfeiff.) Borg
Acanthocereus colombianus Britton & Rose
Acanthocereus floridanus Small ex Britton & Rose
Acanthocereus horridus Britton & Rose
Acanthocereus occidentalis Britton & Rose
Acanthocereus pentagonus (L.) Britton & Rose
Acanthocereus pitajaya (DC.) Dugand ex Croizat
Acanthocereus princeps (Pfeiff.) Backeb.
Acanthocereus subinermis Britton & Rose
Cactus pentagonus L.
Cactus prismaticus Willd.
Cactus reptans Salm-Dyck ex DC.
Cactus tetragonus L.
Cereus baxaniensis Karw. ex Pfeiff.
Cereus horribilis A.Berger
Cereus nitidus Salm-Dyck
Cereus pellucidus Pfeiff.
Cereus pentagonus (L.) Haw.
Cereus pitajaya DC.
Cereus princeps Pfeiff.
Cereus ramosus Karw. ex Pfeiff.
Cereus tetragonus (L.) Mill.
Cereus undulatus Pfeiff.
Cereus vasmerii M.J.Young
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCactaceae
  • genusAcanthocereus
  • speciesAcanthocereus tetragonus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

None

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