Gregg's Nightblooming Cereus
NameGregg's Nightblooming Cereus
Species NamePeniocereus greggii
Common NameGregg's Nightblooming Cereus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)20
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthorny, slender, gnarled
Foliage Typesucculent stem with spines
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesLarge, fragrant night-blooming flowers; slender, thorny stems; cryptic growth habit; large tuberous root.
Description
This specimen features two large, fragrant white flowers with numerous delicate stamens, blooming from a slender, thorny stem. The plant's cryptic nature allows it to blend into its desert environment, with its stems often appearing dead until it flowers.
