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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.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Width Range

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Fruit Season

Summer

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

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.