This is a miniature version of Cereus peruvianus monstrose.
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
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cereus peruvianus |
| Common Name | Monstrose apple cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Needle |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11. |
| Mature Size | 15 feet |
| Native Area | South america |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
- Description
- Key Plant Features
This is a miniature version of Cereus peruvianus monstrose.
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
Bloom Season
Flower Color
Growth Rate
Hardiness Zone
Mature Size
Resistance
Sun Exposure
| Bloom Season | Summer |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cereus peruvianus |
| Common Name | Monstrose apple cactus |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Needle |
| Growth Rate | Slow growth |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 to 11. |
| Mature Size | 15 feet |
| Native Area | South america |
| Resistance | 5° C |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
