Forbes' Cereus

Cereus forbesii, Cactaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.8 – 8.2

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red SpiderlingBoerhavia diffusa

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Smooth MesquiteProsopis laevigata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Silver CassiaSenna artemisioides

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Yellow Dragon FruitHylocereus megalanthus

Pollinator Sharing

Hedge CactusCereus uruguayanus

Pollinator SharingPhysical Support

toothpick cactusStetsonia coryne

Pollinator SharingNurse PlantPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Tree ChollaCylindropuntia imbricata

Both cacti compete for limited water storage and similar growing conditions in desert environments

Organ Pipe CactusStenocereus thurberi

Large columnar cacti competing for space and resources, with potential allelopathic effects from root exudates

Ethiopian CereusCereus aethiops

Congeneric Cereus species exhibiting competitive exclusion and potential chemical inhibition

Uses

Functions

Living FenceErosion ControlWildlife HabitatWater Storage

Edible Parts

FruitYoung Stems

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Forbes' Cereus grow in?

Forbes' Cereus grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Forbes' Cereus?

Good companions for Forbes' Cereus include Red Spiderling, Smooth Mesquite, Silver Cassia, Yellow Dragon Fruit, Hedge Cactus.

Design guilds with Forbes' Cereus and see companion relationships visually.

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