Galloping Cactus Bonsai
NameGalloping Cactus Bonsai
Species NamePeniocereus greggii
Common NameGalloping Cactus, Desert Night-blooming Cereus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)15
Container TypeNone (in-ground)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Trunk Featuresribbed stem, spines, green coloration
Foliage TypeModified stem (no true leaves)
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesLarge, showy, night-blooming white flower with a prominent red pedicel; distinctive dark spines along the ribbed, green stem.
Description
This specimen features a slender, ribbed cactus stem adorned with sharp spines. It is currently displaying a magnificent, large white flower with numerous stamens, characteristic of night-blooming cereus species. The plant appears to be growing in its natural desert habitat, not cultivated as a traditional bonsai.
