Chacuob, Zacbacelcán
Scientific Name: Selenicereus donkelaari (Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose
Synonym: Cereus donkelaari
Family: Cactaceae
USDA: 10
Frost Tolerance: Needs a protected garden area in Phoenix.
Sun Exposure: Light shade to shade.
Origin: Yucatan Peninsula (Mexico)
Growth Habits: Long thin stems, up to 27 feet long (8 m), 0.4 inch in diameter (1 cm); 9 or 10 obtuse ribs; areoleswith 10 to 15 spines, a couple very short centrals (2 mm), silky radials barely longer.
Watering Needs: Moderate to abundant water in summer, keep dryer in winter.
Propagation: Cuttings
The white flowers with reddish sepals open at night.
Blooming Habits:
White flowers with reddish outside segments, 7 inches long (18 cm), followed by an edible fruit.
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