Cereus Peruvianus (Peruvian Apple Cactus)

Cereus peruvianus
Common Name: Peruvian Apple Cactus

Cereus peruvianus is a fast-growing columnar cactus with blue-green stems, broad ribs, and short spines. Mature plants produce large, fragrant white flowers that open at night, followed by edible red to pink fruit known as Peruvian apples.

☀ Light: Full sun

💧 Water: Water when soil is completely dry

🌡 Cold: Hardy to 25–30°F (dry)

✨ Highlights

• Fast-growing columnar cactus

• Blue-green stems with broad ribs

• Large fragrant night-blooming flowers

• Produces edible fruit

• Native to South America

This cactus will ship bare root and will be ready to place directly in a well draining soil mix like our Custom Cactus Mix.

Photos in the listings unless otherwise specified are representative of the plant that will be sent to you.
However, Plants grow differently and each plant may vary slightly in shape, size, growth pattern, etc.
Of course, if you receive a plant that you are dissatisfied with please reach out to us. We want to make it right!

If temperatures near you are below 45℉ we highly recommend adding a Heat Pack to your order.
If temperatures where you live will be much lower than 20℉ even heat packs may not work. You may consider waiting until things warm up a bit. We know you love your plants just like we do and we wouldn't want any of them to freeze.