This cactus is becoming more common in cultivation with many online and garden shops selling it. Nearly all Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’ that are sold worldwide have been grown from seed or from cuttings. When young and grown from seed these cacti start off growing straight and then start to grow with a twist after 5 cm’s in height and can reach 13 feet high when mature.Ĭereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’ originated from an original cactus in Brazil and around 1980 a few cuttings from this original cactus were taken and imported into Europe. Me with my Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’ CactusĬereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’ Cactus is a fast growing columnar and then later branching cactus that over time forms into a ‘Candelabra effect’ from the base. They are planted in seedbeds with cactus soil, and are kept in semi-shade.Hi Guys, In this Blog I will be talking about the wacky and wonderful Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’ commonly called the Spiral Cactus and sharing info about how to care for and grow this unusual looking Cactus. At the end, we will put it in semi-shade.Īnother option is to multiply it by seeds, also in spring or summer. It is important that we bury it a little, approximately 3 centimeters, and water. Then, we will plant it in a pot with holes filled with pumice, small volcanic clay (1-3mm thick), or akadama. During that time, the wound will dry out and heal, which will help it root. Thus, in spring we will cut a stem of about 20 centimeters and leave it in a cool area, protected from the sun, for a week. It is a plant that, over the years, comes to branch. The spiral cactus multiplied by stem cuttings. We will follow the indications so that everything goes well, in spring and summer although it could also be paid in autumn if the climate in the area is warm. It is interesting that, if it is grown in a pot, it is fertilized with a liquid cactus fertilizer (for sale here) or granulate. And that is not to mention that the fungi would weaken it more and more. Thus, the plant would continue to have "wet feet" and would soon rot. The water that is not absorbed by the earth will end up in it, stagnant. In case it is potted, do not put a plate underneath. Also, when watering we do not have to wet the plant, as it could rot. You have to let the soil dry between one watering and the next, since otherwise we would run the risk of the roots rotting.
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