Peruvian apple cactus growing cactus of the genus Cereus also known as Cereus repandus, Peruvian apple cactus perennial plant also used as ornamental plant, grow in desert, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-12.
Flower color white with some pink in the edges, the size of the flower 10+ cm
Peruvian apple cactus flower
Fruit peal color can be: red, pink, purple or orange, the fruit color can be white, yellow, orange or purple the seeds also edible
Peruvian apple cactus for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Peruvian apple cactus 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 graft or 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:
3-10 m, 10-30 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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter, flowerpot or 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
What can be done with big quantities of Peruvian apple cactus fruit?
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