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Ethiopian Cereus

Cereus aethiops, Cactaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert SpinachZaleya pentandra
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Thick-bark ThornVachellia pachyphloia
Nitrogen FixationNurse PlantShade Provision
Simple-leaf Elephant TreeBursera simplicifolia
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Forbes' CereusCereus forbesii

Congeneric Cereus species exhibiting competitive exclusion and potential chemical inhibition

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionLiving FenceWater StorageErosion Control

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Ethiopian Cereus grow in?

Ethiopian Cereus grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Ethiopian Cereus?

Good companions for Ethiopian Cereus include Desert Spinach, Thick-bark Thorn, Simple-leaf Elephant Tree.

Design guilds with Ethiopian Cereus and see companion relationships visually.

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