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RedCrocus Peruvian Apple Cactus- Tall Blue-Green Succulent with Night-Blooming Fragrant Flowers, Edible Fruits, Drought-Tolerant Garden Plant, Container Friendly 10" Pot

RedCrocus Peruvian Apple Cactus- Tall Blue-Green Succulent with Night-Blooming Fragrant Flowers, Edible Fruits, Drought-Tolerant Garden Plant, Container Friendly 10" Pot

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Peruvian Apple Cactus Cactus, Cereus peruvianus

Description

The Peruvian Apple Cactus is a striking, tall succulent featuring columnar, blue-green stems that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It produces large, fragrant white flowers at night and edible, apple-like fruits. Ideal for xeriscaping and modern gardens, it thrives in arid conditions with minimal care.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for desert gardens, landscape accents, and container planting. Its unique form makes it a focal point, and it can be used to create striking vertical interest or as part of a drought-tolerant garden design.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Peruvian Apple Cactus, Cereus peruvianus
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Peruvian Apple Cactus
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Up to 5 meters tall; slow to moderate growth
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 9-11
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Succulent, blue-green, columnar stems
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes, night-blooming flowers
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: Limited, prefers outdoor full sun
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes, with well-draining soil
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: Yes, at night
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes, for arrangements
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Cacti, succulents, desert plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Use well-draining cactus mix; plant in full sun
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Low; water sparingly
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Sandy or rocky, well-draining soil
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Low
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Remove dead stems; minimal pruning needed
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect in cold zones; bring indoors if necessary
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant shallowly, only just below soil surface
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Rarely needed; dilute cactus fertilizer in spring and summer
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Requires excellent drainage; avoid overwatering
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