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Selenicereus, hylocereus, or something else? #546839

Asked March 12, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT

Any idea what plant it could be? My first guess was Selenicereus sp. found in north-east, Mexico (close to Santiago, Nuevo Leon). Grows like a creeping vine, up a tree trunk and then dangles down, aerial roots are abundant, fruit seems to be green in color (haven’t seen one turn a different color yet), weak and slightly flexible thorns that do not dislodge from the plant easily, pentagonical stem. If identifying the actual species is possible I’d appreciate that.

County Outside United States

Expert Response

Thank you for your question. We believe it to be a Selenicereus, and you should be able to find the exact species here:  http://cactiguide.com/cactus/?genus=selenicereus

Good luck!
An Ask Extension Expert Replied March 12, 2019, 6:10 PM EDT

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