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Harrisia martinii
Scientific Name: Harrisia martinii (Labouret) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Cereus martinii, Eriocereus martinii, Harrisia martini, Cereus monacanthus Cels.ex K.Schum., Eriocereus perviridis, Cereus perviridis, Cereus martinii var. perviridis, Eriocereus martinii var. perviridis, Harrisia perviridis
Family: Cactaceae

Show Larger Picture Harrisia martinii, in Britton and Rose's The Cactaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone: USDA: 10-12 Frost Tolerance: Avoid frost Minimum Avg. Temperature: 55°F (12°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Argentina (Gran Chaco: Colon) Growth Habits: Cactus with long multi-angled spiny stems, up to 6 feet tall (1.8 m) Propagation: Cuttings, seeds

Blooming Habits:
Large white nocturnal flower