Pleated Cereus

Pleated Cereus is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Pleated Cereus →

Common Pleated Cereus Problems →

Pleated Cereus thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Pleated Cereus Root Rot →

Pleated Cereus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Pleated Cereus Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Pleated Cereus is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Pleated Cereus prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Pleated Cereus Humidity Needs →

Pleated Cereus is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Pleated Cereus →

When and How to Successfully Repot Pleated Cereus →

Pleated Cereus grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Pleated Cereus →

Pleated Cereus is native to South America.

Pleated Cereus produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Pleated Cereus Flowers →

Pleated Cereus grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Pleated Cereus →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Pleated Cereus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Pleated Cereus Temperature Tolerance →

Pleated Cereus can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Pleated Cereus →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Pleated Cereus →
• Drooping Pleated Cereus Leaves →
• Pleated Cereus Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Pleated Cereus →
• Brown Spots on Pleated Cereus →
• Pleated Cereus Leaves Falling Over →
• Pleated Cereus Leaves Curling →
• Pleated Cereus Yellow Leaves →
• Pleated Cereus Root Rot →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Pleated Cereus. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!