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Cereus peruvianus

Peruvian-Apple Cactus, Pitaya

Plant photo of: Cereus peruvianus
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

This cactus can grow 25' high and produces large, white blooms. It does best in full sun and dry soil.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.