Pinkroot

Cereus

About Pinkroot and Cereus

Pinkroot

Cereus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Cactus or Succulent, Perennial

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

North America, Central America, South America

Types

princess of the night, Honolulu queen

Number of Varieties

120

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Desert, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-14

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12 - 10

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Light Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Scale

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Flowers, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Spigelia

cereus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Caryophyllales

Family

Loganiceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Selenicereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Hylocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

6033

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Cereus

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Cereus? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Cereus. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Cereus doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Cereus has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pinkroot and Cereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Cereus

Season and care of Pinkroot and Cereus is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Cereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cereus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.

Pinkroot and Cereus Physical Information

Pinkroot and Cereus physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Cereus are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
Cereus leaf color: Light Green

Care of Pinkroot and Cereus

Care of Pinkroot and Cereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.