Cereus peruvianus
Peruvian-Apple Cactus, Pitaya
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:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers