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In areas where summers are excessively hot and dry, some irrigation may be necessary especially to induce healthy fruit production. A great choice for Hardiness Zones 9-11 for an ornamental, water-wise cacti that produces edible fruit. They are a hardy cactus that thrives in hot arid climates but can withstand temperatures down to 20 degrees F. ‘Monstrosus’ Also known as the curiosity plant or Monstrose Apple Cactus, this variety is a mutant variety of the classic that grows a bit shorter, but produces quite thick stems and huge, juicy, delicious fruits. The fruits are able to grow year-round and are even exported to Europe where they are known as Koubo fruit.ĭespite the name, Peruvian Apple cactus are actually native to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. The groves of cacti are now replacing old orchards that once required large amounts of water. The Peruvian Apple cactus is fast becoming an important cash crop in Israel where water shortages are an increasing problem for the farming industry. Dice the flesh and add to salads, smoothies, fruit salsas or desserts. They are best enjoyed raw and may simply be eaten out of hand or prepared similarly to Dragon Fruit.

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Peel away the outer skin or cut the fruit in half and scoop out the soft white interior. To prepare the fruit of the Peruvian Apple cactus, select firm fruits that have just barely begun to split open and lack any bruising. The fruit of the Peruvian Apple cactus may be foraged in the wild or found commercially cultivated, especially in Israel. The genus name Cereus, isin for ‘torch’ perhaps alluding to the brilliant white flowers that bloom at night giving the effect of a flame at the top of its stem. The correct botanically classification is Cereus repandus, though it is sometimes incorrectly referred to as C. The Peruvian Apple cactus is also known as Hedge cactus, Giant Club cactus and Night Blooming Cereus. Peruvian Apple cactus fruit is available in the fall and sporadically throughout the winter. The fruits’ texture has been likened to shaved ice, crunchy and juicy, with a subtle tartness and a floral sweetness similar to sugarcane. Its magenta-red skin will split open when ripe to reveal a white fleshy interior speled with tiny black seeds like those of a kiwi. The fruit of the Peruvian Apple cactus is strikingly similar looking to Dragon Fruit, but lacks the leafy scale-like structure and is instead completely smooth and spherical. It is a relatively smooth cactus with sparse but coarse spines that cover its deeply convoluted gray-green exterior. Substitution may only be prevented by contacting The Cactus King.Īvailability and prices are subject to change.The Peruvian Apple cactus is a slow growing columnar cactus that can reach heights of up to 15 meters with multiple branching arms.

The moment payment via check, cash or money order is received/cleared, however, a client’s plants are reserved. If the particular desired plant(s) sell out, substitution occurs. Timely payment is critical to avoid substitution. The Cactus King reserves the right to substitute your plant(s) as availability dictates. Loss of soil will not harm your plant(s). As such, if your plant is potted, dirt may fall out during the journey. The Cactus King’s soil mix is very light to stop moisture from lingering too long and causing illnesses such as root rot. Our plants are packaged with care, utilizing varying protective wrapping (depending on the cactus or succulent), such as newspaper and/or Styrofoam beads within a cardboard box. They may be a cutting, division or non-rooting plant. The majority of our cacti and succulents are shipped bare root. Piptanthocereus peruvianus (L.) Riccobono Plant Details Fruit is eaten raw, used to make wine, jams etc. Indigenous to regions with variable growing conditionsĢ. Aside from simply eating the fruit, it can also be used to make wine!Ĥ. It is no wonder why the Cereus peruvianus is commonly referred to as a 'Peruvian Apple Cactus,' 'Peruvian Apple' and 'Apple Cactus.' This beautiful plant produces edible fruit tasting very similar to dragon fruit. The Cereus peruvianus sports showy, nocturnal trumpet flowers. The only exception to this is that new growth is typically spineless.

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This cactus has free branching stems with long brown spines.

The Cereus peruvianus is columnar in form with 6 - 9 fleshy ribs. **LARGE SPECIMENS AVAILABLE ($15.00 PER FOOT - INCLUDES ARMS).

Peruvian apple cactus