#Peruvian apple cactus free

It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soil. Like most succulents and cacti, it prefers to grow in poor soils and should therefore never be fertilized. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. The soil should be allowed to go completely dry to the touch an inch or two deep for prolonged periods, and it may only need watering once every few weeks. This is a unique plant in that it requires extremely dry, well-drained soil, and it will die if left in standing water for any length of time - in fact it will suffer if it is over-watered. This houseplant will do well in a location that gets either direct or indirect sunlight, although it will usually require a more brightly-lit environment than what artificial indoor lighting alone can provide. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 80 years.

When grown indoors, Peruvian Apple Cactus can be expected to grow to be about 8 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. This plant has creamy white daisy flowers with buttery yellow eyes and pink bracts along the branches from early to late winter, which are interesting on close inspection. This particular cactus is valued for its rigidly upright and cylindrical habit of growth which can occur as either a single spiny ribbed bluish-green stem or grow as a cluster of such stems that spread out from a central base. Like all cacti, it doesn't actually have leaves, but rather modified succulent stems that comprise the bulk of the plant, and which are designed to hold water for long periods of time. It is a member of the cactus family, which are grown primarily for their characteristic shapes, their interesting features and textures, and their high tolerance for hot, dry growing environments. Peruvian Apple Cactus is a succulent evergreen plant. Substitution may only be prevented by contacting The Cactus King.Īvailability and prices are subject to change.Other Names: Column Cactus, Hedge Cactus, Cereus repandusĪn 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 The moment payment via check, cash or money order is received/cleared, however, a client’s plants are reserved. If the particular desired plant(s) sell out, substitution occurs. Timely payment is critical to avoid substitution. The Cactus King reserves the right to substitute your plant(s) as availability dictates. Loss of soil will not harm your plant(s). As such, if your plant is potted, dirt may fall out during the journey. The Cactus King’s soil mix is very light to stop moisture from lingering too long and causing illnesses such as root rot. Our plants are packaged with care, utilizing varying protective wrapping (depending on the cactus or succulent), such as newspaper and/or Styrofoam beads within a cardboard box. They may be a cutting, division or non-rooting plant. The majority of our cacti and succulents are shipped bare root. Piptanthocereus peruvianus (L.) Riccobono Plant Details Fruit is eaten raw, used to make wine, jams etc. Indigenous to regions with variable growing conditionsĢ. Aside from simply eating the fruit, it can also be used to make wine!Ĥ. It is no wonder why the Cereus peruvianus is commonly referred to as a 'Peruvian Apple Cactus,' 'Peruvian Apple' and 'Apple Cactus.' This beautiful plant produces edible fruit tasting very similar to dragon fruit.

The Cereus peruvianus sports showy, nocturnal trumpet flowers. The only exception to this is that new growth is typically spineless.

#Peruvian apple cactus free

This cactus has free branching stems with long brown spines. The Cereus peruvianus is columnar in form with 6 - 9 fleshy ribs. **LARGE SPECIMENS AVAILABLE ($15.00 PER FOOT - INCLUDES ARMS).