Cephalocereus apicicephalium
Scientific Name: Cephalocereus apicicephalium E.Y.Dawson
Synonym: Neodawsonia apicicephalium, Neodawsonia guengolensis, Neodawsonia nana
Family: Cactaceae
Frost Tolerance: At least 25° F (-4°C)
Origin: Mexico (Oaxaca) in limestone cliffs
Growth Habits: Large cactus, limited branching, generally basal, stems up to 12 feet tall (3.6 m), 6 inches in diameter (15 cm); 22-25 ribs; 1-4 central spines; 9-12 radials
Blooming Habits:
A very visible feature of this species are the apical pseudocephalia forming rings around the stems as the stem keeps growing. The Cephalocereus apicicephalium has pink, nocturnal, bell shaped flowers, 2.4 inches long (6 cm), 1.2 inches in diameter.
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