Cereus peruvianus monstrose

How to grow Cereus peruvianus monstrose growing and care:

Dry soil (not too much moist), better to have different cultivars for cross pollinators

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction

Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
Yes yield faster

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Spines

Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn

Pests and diseases:
Snails, slugs

Pruning season:
Autumn

How to prune:
When the plant stop to grow new branches, when the branches grow into each other and it’s hard to pick up the fruits

Size of the plant?
1-10 m, 3-30 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing

Water requirement:
Small amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season:
Spring / Summer

General information about the flower
White with some pink in the edges flower, the size of the flower 10+ cm

Pollination is done by:
Bees when before the sunset, in the night moth

Edible Fruits

Fruit harvest season:
Summer / Autumn

Fruits pests or diseases:
Snails, slugs, birds

What can be done with big quantities of Cereus peruvianus monstrose fruits?
Eat raw, juice, jams

Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special

How long does it take to bear fruit?
2-5 years

Scientific name:

Cereus repandus