Cereus forbesii (3 PLANTS) 7ST

The Cereus forbesii is a cactus native to Brazil, known for its beauty and resilience.

Cereus forbesii was first described by the German botanist Franz Buchenau in 1881. The specific name "forbesii" is a tribute to Francis Blackwell Forbes, a British botanist and explorer who studied Brazil's flora in the 19th century.

Wild Habitat:

• Cereus forbesii is native to the tropical regions of Brazil, where it grows in arid, rocky, and sandy habitats. It is primarily found in the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espirito Santo, and Minas Gerais.
• This cactus is adapted to thrive in conditions of intense sunlight and high temperatures, typical of semi-arid and desert regions.

Characteristics:

• Cereus forbesii is a columnar cactus that can grow to impressive heights, even exceeding 5 meters.
• It has green, cylindrical stems with slight ribs, adorned with long, thin spines along the rib margins.
• During flowering, it produces large white or yellowish flowers that bloom at night and are visited by moths and nocturnal insects.
• The fruits of Cereus forbesii are small and red, often consumed by birds that aid in the dispersal of its seeds.

Cereus forbesii is a popular cactus both in gardens and succulent plant collections for its beauty and ease of cultivation. In nature, it contributes to the desert ecosystem by providing shelter and food for various wildlife.