The review presents representatives of Micranthocereus, Arrojadoa and Pilosocereus that the author grew as young columnar plants. He recommends abundant light, gradual acclimatization to stronger sunlight and overwintering generally above 10°C for the Brazilian group discussed.
The dimensions of young plants in the collection describe a developmental stage. Some species eventually require much more space. The Andean species mentioned in the same review have different habitat and seasonal conditions.
Names occurring in the review
Micranthocereus auriazureus · Micranthocereus flaviflorus · Micranthocereus streckeri · Micranthocereus violaciflorus · Micranthocereus polyanthus · Arrojadoa dinae · Arrojadoa bahiensis · Pilosocereus aurisetus · Pilosocereus chrysostele · Pilosocereus fulvilanatus · Pilosocereus glaucochrous · Pilosocereus pachycladus
Names used in the source have been retained. When identifying a plant, their relationships can be checked in the name index. [Romulski 2005a, file p. 5, 6, 7, 8]