Espostoopsis dybowskii
Scientific Name: Espostoopsis dybowskii (Rol.-Goss.) Buxb.
Synonym: Austrocephalocereus dybowskii, Cephalocereus dybowskii, Cereus dybowskii, Coleocephalocereus dybowskii, Gerocephalus dybowskii
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 10b-11
Frost Tolerance: Although coming from a very tropical area, it will survive some frost
Origin: Brazil (northern Bahia)
Growth Habits: Columnar cactus, basally clumping, up to 13 feet tall (4 m), 4 inches in diameter (10 cm); 20-28 rib; 2 or 3 straw colored central spines; many radials; stem sometimes obscured by matted yellowish wool
Watering Needs: Regular water year around
Propagation: Seeds or cuttings
Blooming Habits:
Lateral white wool cephalium, up to 30 inches tall (75 cm). Nocturnal white flowers, up to 2.4 inches long (6 cm)
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