Creeping Devil Cactus Stenocereus eruca Also known as: Caterpillar Cactus, Casa de Ratas Machaerocereus eruca Rating: 0.0 ( 0 votes) This description is for Creeping Devil Cactus (Stenocereus eruca): To the eye, stenocereus eruca looks as though it has simply collapsed to the ground, but in fact, it is one of the very few species of ground hugging cacti. Commonly known as the creeping devil cactus, it is far from being a friendly plant. It has large, sharp dagger-like spines that make walking over them extremely difficult, and smaller, needle-like spines to cloak its dark green stem beneath. It flowers in spring, producing narrow, trumpet- shaped blossoms at night, usually pink or white. A lover of sandy, well-drained soil, it is an interesting choice for garden groundcover, but the required hot climate reduces its suitable locations to just a few. Find Creeping Devil Cactus in our Shop! Free shipping from € 50! Plant Environment Usage Known dangers? Hardiness zone Standard category no Z13-15 Cacti & succulents Cacti Height [m] Heat zone Grown for 0.3 H12-10 Ornamental use Spread [m] Heat days Creative category 0 150 - 210 Kid Approved For Beginners Dominant flower colour Moisture Garden type Mixed colours well-drained Indoor or winter garden Flower Fragrance Sun requirements Gardening expertise No, neutral please Full sun beginner Plant Environment Usage Flowering seasons Time to reach full size Early spring up to 10 years Mid spring Late spring Foliage in spring Green Foliage in summer Green Foliage in Autumn Green Foliage in winter Green Propagation methods seed stem tip cuttings Growth habit Bushy Creeping .