Cereus peruvianus monstrose is also known as the monstrose apple cactus. It is a branching, treelike cactus.
Hardiness zones: 9 through 11,
Description: Irregularly ribbed gray-green stems that grow up to 15 feet tall, large night-blooming white flowers and edible orange fruits with white flesh.
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Blooming Season | Late spring-late summer |
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Common Name | Peruvian apple cactus |
Dormancy | Winter |
Family | Cactaceae |
Flower | Rose/mauve |
Frost Tolerance | 20°f (-7°c) |
Growth Rate | Fast growth |
Hardiness Zone | 9a to 11 |
Height | 8-15 ft. |
Origin | South america |
Scientific Name | Cereus peruvianus monstrose large |
Shape | Columnar |
Sun Exposure | Full sun |