Peruvian Apple Cactus

Cereus peruvianus


An erect, thorny columnar cactus with cylindrical gray-green to blue stems; large, cream colored nocturnal flowers open for only one night; edible, violet-red to yellow fruits appear in spring; an outstanding vertical accent for bright indoor areas

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Features and Growing Tips

Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.

Planting and Growing

although it will usually require a more brightly-lit environment than what artificial indoor lighting alone can provide. This is a unique plant in that it requires extremely dry, and it may only need watering once every few weeks. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 80 years. This houseplant will do well in a location that gets either direct or indirect sunlight, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. Like most succulents and cacti, but grows best in sandy soil. Contact the store for specific recommendations on pre-mixed potting soil for this plant., it prefers to grow in poor soils and should therefore never be fertilized. It is not particular as to soil pH, Peruvian Apple Cactus can be expected to grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, the pot size, well-drained soil, When grown indoors, with a spread of 12 inches. It grows at a slow rate

etc., pruning, repotting, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the amount of light it receives, the size of the pot it's growing in, There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, watering

Plant Facts

Prefers direct light but will tolerate low light

Keep moisture level dry