Cactus Gardening

Sunday, February 19, 2006

Bishop's Miter, Bishop's Cap

At first sight I thought this was a cool looking cactus. However research has indicated that when this guy grows to full size - I may not like the way it looks. This plant is from the highlands of central and northern Mexico. It is a columnar cactus that will grow horzontialy along the ground up to 2 feet and 8 inches in diameter. It could take up to 6 years before it will produce a flower.
Picture 1: The one I purchased January 2006
Picture 2: After 6 years showing flower
Picture 3: Full grown

(Pictures 2 & 3 are from Gardening in Arizona, a great source for cactus information)

Sunday, February 05, 2006

Cereus peruvianus

This is a strange looking cactus

but I like it

The nursery where I purchased it

called it 'Cereus Monstrous'

I have not been able to find information under that name, but did find some resemblance to Cereus peruvianus

"Night Blooming Cereus - Peruvian Apple"

So for now I'll take that, but will have to find out for certain before planting it.