Peruvian Apple cactus

CEREUS PERUVIANUS. Info

Latin Name: Cereus Peruvianus

Common Name: Peruvian Apple Cactus, Giant Club Cactus, Hedge Cactus, Apple Cactus, Queen of the Night.

Origin: South America, ABC Islands, Dutch Carribean.

Hardiness: Hardy down to -5 for short periods if kept dry.

Growth Characteristics: Fast growing Columnar Cactus. Pale green in colour with groups of golden or brown spines. Nocturnal large white with reddish tips fragranced flowers. Large pear shaped thornless edible fruit.

Sun: Full sun/partial shade.

Exposure: Exposed/sheltered.

Soil: Sharply draining soil. Gritty. 

Moisture: Water regularly in summer. Allow to dry fully between waterings. Keep dry in winter.

1 ) 1,30 cm

2) 70 cm

3) 95cm