Cereus Peruvianus Cactus (Cereus Peruvianus)

Cereus Peruvianus Cactus (Cereus Peruvianus)

Botanical Name: Cereus Peruvianus

Also Known As:

• Apple Cactus
• Peruvian Torch
• Column Cactus
• Hedge Cactus
• Screw Cactus plant

Plant Type: Cereus Peruvianus Cactus is a perennial Succulent Plant.

Recommendation:

Native to South America, the Cereus Peruvianus (Peruvian Apple Cactus) is a striking plant. It has a blueish-green hue, distinct spiny ribs, and can grow up to incredible, tree-like heights in the wild.

Cereus Peruvianus appreciates a warm, dry environment with minimal water, and plenty of light. This desert beauty will thrive in high light conditions, so placing it in a window where it will receive direct sunlight is ideal — preferably a southern or western facing window, as they are typically the brightest. This plant will not tolerate low light conditions.
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Light: The Peruvian apple cactus thrives on bright light and sun light, although direct sun when blazing hot is best avoided, when first introduced to direct sun.

Soil: The apple cactus plant grows best in, well-draining sandy soils. The species prefers slightly acidic soils with a pH ranging from 5-7 on the scale.

Water: Water thoroughly every 2-3 weeks. Allow soil to dry out between watering.

Temperature: Temperatures averaging 60°F/°15.5C – 75°F/23.8°C is ideal from spring to fall and a cooler 50°F/10°C – 55°F/13°, after this period.

Fertilizer: Half strength liquid cactus fertilizer about every ten days during the growing season.

 

(Flowering plants only blossom naturally in their respective seasons. Fruit-bearing plants only produce fruits naturally during their growing seasons. All plants are sold in generic nursery pots, and may naturally vary in colors/sizes from the exact images illustrated above.)

Plant Type:	Outdoor Plant
Plant Height:	30 cm to 35 cm
Pot Type:	Nursery Pot