Cereus repandus

A tree-like columnar cactus up to about 10 m tall, from the hot, dry thorn scrub of the ABC islands and the Caribbean coast of Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in full sun, in constant heat, with little rain. Give it maximum light, warmth all year, and a dry spell in the early part of the year.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Dry airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Coastal xerophytic scrub and cactus woodland on limestone, coral rubble and dry hills, exposed to steady trade winds. It is often the tallest plant in the scrub.

Mostly near sea level (median 31 m). The few records near 2,000 m are probably mislocated or come from dry inland valleys.

ArubaCuraçaoBonaireColombia (Caribbean coast, La Guajira)Venezuela (coast and islands)Grenada

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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