About

Peniocereus marnierianus is a slender cactus producing thin, ribbed, grey-green stems and large, night-blooming flowers. A rewarding and architectural cactus for a warm, sunny, frost-free greenhouse.

About the genus

Peniocereus are slender, sprawling cacti with thin, ribbed stems and large, showy, night-blooming flowers. Native to Mexico and the southern USA, they are grown in warm, sunny, frost-free greenhouses.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.