Cereus peruvians monstrose
(This plant comes in a 3.5" pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. It may or may not be blooming at the time of your purchase. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots).
Also known as the monstrose apple cactus, it is a cactus with a branching, treelike form. This cactus has irregularly ribbed gray to green stems that can grow up to 15' tall, large night-blooming white flowers and edible orange fruits with white flesh.
Recommended temperature zone: USDA:10-12
Minimum avg. temperature: 50°F (10°C)
Sun exposure: Full sun
Origin: Probably West Indies and or Venezuela, but cultivated throughout Central and South America
Growth habits: Tree-like cactus, up to 33' tall (10 m); segmented stems, 4 to 8" in
diameter (10 to 20 cm); 9 or 10 rounded ribs; very variable supination
Propagation: Cuttings in summer
Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz
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United StatesNice cactus. Very interesting specimen. Nice size and in perfect condition.
United StatesThe plant arrived in great shape. It is a true, unique stand-out among all my other plants. I'm looking forward to it growing when I'm sure it will be getting lots of attention from passers by.
United StatesSo cute. I said good morning to all my cactus and plants. I loved.
United StatesThis one just makes me happy to look at it.
