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Phoenix, AZ  ilvlcy37 May 26, 2018 6:28 AM CST |
Hi - I have a night blooming cactus - Cereus Repandus. has 3 buds on it. 2 of them opened up beautifully the night before last then closed up yesterday morning like normal. They did not open up last night however. Do they only open/bloom once per bud then die off or will they open night after night for a few days? Thank you  |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost    DaisyI May 26, 2018 10:35 AM CST |
Just one night and then they are gone.  Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)              plantladylin May 26, 2018 11:38 AM CST |
| Yes, the beautiful blooms of Peruvian Apple (Cereus repandus) only last one night. ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
Phoenix, AZ ilvlcy37 May 26, 2018 12:29 PM CST |
| Thank you both for your responses! is right! So sad only one bloom night per bud! So beautiful! Thanks again! |
Name: Karen New Mexico (Zone 7b)             plantmanager May 26, 2018 12:30 PM CST |
| At least you saw it and got pics. Some people miss them. Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a) plantladylin May 26, 2018 12:38 PM CST |
| The flowers are fragrant too ... for attracting night pollinators. We had a large plant at our old house and although I've never been fond of thorny, spiny plants, I loved those blooms! ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
Phoenix, AZ ilvlcy37 May 26, 2018 2:02 PM CST |
One more question if I may!?!?  I got this to put in the ground in my front yard but I've been reading about these on google and it seems everyone talks about keeping it in a pot, and it does better in a pot, and its a perfect plant for a pot, etc., etc. Any thoughts on this???  Thanks so much! |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a) plantladylin May 26, 2018 2:11 PM CST |
| In nature, they grow in the ground so I think it would be fine planted in the garden, as long as it receives the required amount of light and water. They are low maintenance and hardy Cactus as long as they are in a well draining medium and don't get over watered. Since you are in Phoenix area, this page about growing Cereus repandus in Tucson, Phoenix and California might offer some tips: http://gardenoracle.com/images... ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
Name: Baja Baja California (Zone 11b)          Baja_Costero May 26, 2018 2:23 PM CST |
| Like most trees, they do much better in the ground, if your climate allows that. The roots are rather substantial and they will fan out in all directions if given the opportunity. A landscape plant should branch and grow more, and be more tolerant of drought, compared to a plant in a pot. It may also make more fruit (which by the way is delicious). |
Phoenix, AZ ilvlcy37 May 26, 2018 2:37 PM CST |
Thank you so much! I will definitely read article too! I am so glad i found this site! Thanks again!  |
Name: Karen New Mexico (Zone 7b) plantmanager May 26, 2018 2:39 PM CST |
| Those are in the ground all over our north Scottsdale neighborhood. I'd say plant it if you have a good area for it. Make sure it's got a little wind protection if you're in a windy area. Handcrafted Coastal Inspired Art SeaMosaics! |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a) plantladylin May 26, 2018 2:46 PM CST |
| When we had a Cereus repandus at our old house, I never got a chance to taste it but as Baja_Costero mentioned, I've heard that it is delicious! ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
Phoenix, AZ ilvlcy37 May 26, 2018 2:54 PM CST |
WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL!!! I cant wait! Thank you all again! I really appreciate everyone's help!      |
Name: Lin Vosbury Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a) plantladylin May 26, 2018 2:56 PM CST |
You are very welcome ... you have a beautiful plant!  ~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt! ~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot! |
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