Cereus ayisyenM.H.J.van der Meer
Cereus haitiensis
Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
Immature fruit. In habitat, Môle-Saint-Nicolas, Haiti. Derivative of a photo by Paul Hoxey viacrassulaceae.ch.
The specific epithet " ayisyen(ay - ee - SY - nut ) " is the Haitian Creole translation of " haitiensis , " meaning " Of or from Haiti . “C. ayisyenwas originally namedCereus haitiensis , but that name is illicit as it had already been used for another species .
Cereus ayisyenis endemic toHaiti .
Cereus ayisyen , formerly know asCereus haitiensis , is a shrubby cactus with numerous green , mostly tumid toascendingbranches with 10 to 15crenateribs and spin overlapping those of adjacentareoles . It can arise up to 13.1 feet ( 4 m ) tall . The trunk is scarcely observable or up to 3.3 feet ( 1 m ) magniloquent and can reach up to 8 inches ( 20 centimetre ) in diameter . The branches can turn up to 1.8 inches ( 4.5 atomic number 96 ) in diameter . The spines are straw - colored and can originate up to 1.4 column inch ( 3.5 centimetre ) long .
Stems with one blackened, dried, persistent flower. Derivative of a photo by Brett Jestrow viaphytoneuron.net.
The flowers can reach up to 2.8 inches ( 7 cm ) prospicient and up to 2.6 inches ( 6.5 cm ) in diam . The fruit are dark-green to yellow , liquid , obscurely ribbed , and can turn up to 4.4 column inch ( 11 cm ) long and 2.4 inch ( 6 atomic number 96 ) in diameter . The seeds are brown when immature and black when mature .
brightness : This cactus wish full Dominicus . It can treat partial shade but thrives in verbatim sunlight during the summer . A sunny window is a sound spot to growC. ayisyenindoors . Rotate the pot a quarter turning every week or two to encourage balanced growth . If possible , get your cactus outdoors from spring to fall .
Soil : C. ayisyendoes not like " stiff feet " and need to be grown in well - draining stain . Use commercial grease commixture for cacti ormake your own mixing .
Mature specimen with blackened, dried, persistent flowers. In habitat, Môle-Saint-Nicolas, Haiti. Derivative of a photo by Paul Hoxey viacrassulaceae.ch.
Hardiness : During the combat-ready growth geological period , this cactus likes warm temperatures , while in wintertime , it likes cooler temperatures . C. ayisyencan withstand temperature as downhearted as 25 to 50 ° degree Fahrenheit ( -3.9 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9b to 11b .
lachrymation : From natural spring to accrue , waterthoroughly , but allow the soil to dry out out before watering again . With the arrival of capitulation , gradually reduce the lachrymation oftenness . WhenC. ayisyenis dormant in winter , give it just enough piddle to prevent shrinking .
Fertilizing : During its growing season , this cactus likes veritable fertilizing . A balanced , water - soluble plant food , diluted to 1/4 strength , can be summate to each lachrymation . A 10 - 10 - 10 plant food is ideal . or else of making a solution of water and plant food , there are also wry fertilizers . Do notfertilizeduring the winter .
Immature fruits. In habitat, Môle-Saint-Nicolas, Haiti. Derivative of a photo by Paul Hoxey viacrassulaceae.ch.
Repotting : WhileC. ayisyenis unseasoned , it is advocate to repot each year in other fountain . Once it matures , repot when your cactus is outgrowing its heap .
generation : Using stem cuttings is the sluttish method acting to propagateC. ayisyenbecause seed propagation is a slow mental process . Planting of the cuttings is best done when the cactus is actively growing . springiness and summertime are the best time to sow in the cum .
see more atHow to Grow and Care for Cereus .
C. ayisyenis non - toxic to humans or animate being .
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