Jasminocereus thouarsii aka Candelabra Cactus

Taxonomy ID: 5092

Genus Jasminocereus Family Cactaceae Order Caryophyllales Class Magnoliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta

Common names

Candelabra Cactus, Brachycereus Thouarsii, Cereus Galapagensis, Cereus Sclerocarpus, Jasminocereus Galapagensis, Jasminocereus Howellii, Jasminocereus Sclerocarpus, Jasminocereus Thouarsii Chathamensis, Jasminocereus Thouarsii Thouarsii

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Is Candelabra Cactus toxic to humans/pets?

No verified data on the toxicity of this plant exists within Ploi's records. Should you, someone in your family, or your pet ingest plant material with an unknown toxicity level, it is recommended to seek medical advice.

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