Cereus peruvianus crested
This is a beautiful and one of a kind Crested form of the
Cereus Peruvians Cactus. Native to South America. It is very easy to cultivate, olerates moderate. It is ideal for pot culture it needs standard cactus soil. Outdoors needs well drained spots, with deep soil, but will still thrive in less than ideal conditions. The species is sensitive to salinity.
Watering: Water regularly in summer, but do not overwater and allow to dry fully before watering again. It should not be watered at all in winter.
Hardiness: Protect from frost, (minimum 5° to 8°C during rest season)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cereus peruvianus |
| Common Name | Peruvian apple cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Mature Size | 1236 in |
| Native Area | South america |
| Resistance | 2°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
Cereus peruvianus crested
This is a beautiful and one of a kind Crested form of the
Cereus Peruvians Cactus. Native to South America. It is very easy to cultivate, olerates moderate. It is ideal for pot culture it needs standard cactus soil. Outdoors needs well drained spots, with deep soil, but will still thrive in less than ideal conditions. The species is sensitive to salinity.
Watering: Water regularly in summer, but do not overwater and allow to dry fully before watering again. It should not be watered at all in winter.
Hardiness: Protect from frost, (minimum 5° to 8°C during rest season)
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Mid summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cereus peruvianus |
| Common Name | Peruvian apple cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | White/near white |
| Growth Rate | Fast growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11b |
| Mature Size | 1236 in |
| Native Area | South america |
| Resistance | 2°c |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to partial shade |
