Cereus Peruvianus
The Peruvian Apple, apple cactus, column cactus or correctly Cereus peruvianus. Peruvians picks up the common name, apple cactus because of its 1-2 inch fleshy, red apple like fruit.
You’ll find the plant grown normally as multiple “cuttings” planted in various heights, such as a 2 and 3 foot trunk planted in a 10 inch container. Larger pots of 14 and 17 inch having 3 or 4 of the columnar trunks planted of different lengths reaching a height of 4-6 feet and occasionally taller.
The stems or trunks have a gray-green coloring along with 6 to 8 vertical ribs. When the flowers emerge they are typically 2-4 inches and white.
- 500+ ft. Candles
- Low
- Warm min temp 65°F
- Avoid overwatering
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