Cereus peruvianus (Peruvian Apple Cactus)
Cereus peruvianus is an upright/columnar succulent perennial that grows in the wild and in containers. It is highly drought tolerant and full of long spines. It has large white flowers that grow up to 15 cm. The flowers bloom only at night and during summer. Flowers are followed by edible fruits.
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French Name: Cactus cierge
Arabic Name: شمعية عسماء
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Plant type: Cactus / Succulent
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Origin: South America
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Heat Zones: 7 to 12
Hardiness Zones: 9 to 11
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Uses: Indoor, Container, Edible, Wildlife
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Slow
Tree Shape: Columnar, Upright
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Open
Canopy Texture: Coarse
Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m
Time to Ultimate Height: 5 to 10 Years
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Notes
Can be used for xeriscaping
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Foliage
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 10 - 20
Flower Type: Solitary
Flower Color: White
Seasons: Summer
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Trunk
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Spines
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Drupe
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Red
Seasons: Summer
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Tolerance
Heat Tolerance: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Moderate
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Requirements
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Edible Parts: Fruit
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting