Cereus pentagonus
Synonym:
Acanthocereus pentagonus
Tall, columnar cactus that reaches a height of 6-20'. Stems are dark green, have three to five angles, and are 2.5–3" in diameter. Central areoles have one to two spines up to 1.5" long, while radial areoles have six to eight spines up to 1" in length. The flowers are 5-8" in diameter with a tube 3-6" in length. Outer tepals are greenish-white, inner tepals are pure white, and pistils are creamy white. Flowers are open from midnight until dawn, attracting hummingbird moths. The shiny, red fruits are around 2" long. The fruits are a type of Dragon Fruit!
Corporate Clients (The King hangs hard)
Movies:
RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Hot Pursuit (2015)
Television:
USA Network's Queen of the South (2019)
Botanical Gardens:
New York Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City Zoo/Botanical Gardens
Mercer Arboretum in Houston, Texas
Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zoos:
Houston, TX Zoo
San Antonio, TX Zoo
Other Clientele:
Houston, TX Rodeo
The Cactus King's cacti and succulents have gone international! If you ever find yourself in China with a little spare time, head to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom. It is the largest Aquarium in the world (no big deal, pun definitely intended).
The Cactus King's plants are also featured in the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom's partner parks. These include their water park, amusement park, crocodile park and botanical gardens.