Yungas Cereus Plant Care
Cereus yungasensis A.Fuentes & Quispe
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Cereus yungasensis is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae.
Every 14–21 days
Full sun
50–90°F
10–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Yungas Cereus?
Water Yungas Cereus every 14–21 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–90°F (10–32°C) and 10–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Yungas Cereus?
Yungas Cereus (Cereus yungasensis) belongs to the Cactaceae family within the Cereus genus.
Yungas Cereus displays a tall columnar cactus growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Yungas Cereus produces night-blooming white flowers.
How Often Should You Water a Yungas Cereus?
Cereus yungasensis requires watering every 14–21 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 14–21 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Yungas Cereus Need?
Yungas Cereus thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Yungas Cereus Prefer?
Cereus yungasensis grows best at temperatures of 50–90°F. Yungas Cereus prefers humidity levels of 10–60%.
Temperature
50–90°F
Humidity
10–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Yungas Cereus?
Sandy, well-draining cactus mix with perlite and coarse sand. Good drainage is essential for Yungas Cereus to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Yungas Cereus?
Feed Yungas Cereus every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 8 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Yungas Cereus?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Yungas Cereus?
Yungas Cereus can be propagated through stem cuttings, grafting. Similar propagation techniques also apply to cereus aurora plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Yungas Cereus Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Yungas Cereus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Yungas Cereus?
Yungas Cereus is susceptible to spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Yungas Cereus Need?
Yungas Cereus grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Yungas Cereus as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Yungas Cereus is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Cereus genus — compare its care with other Cereus species on PlantoScan.
Cereus is part of the Cactaceae plant family — browse all Cactaceae genera and species.
Yungas Cereus thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Cereus Species
Other Cereus species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Cereus yungasensis A.Fuentes & Quispe, family Cactaceae (first published in in Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 4(2): 198, f. 1, 2. 2009.) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Yungas Cereus, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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