Harrisia Jusbertii

Harrisia jusbertii
Common Name: Jusbert’s Apple Cactus

Harrisia jusbertii is a rare and elegant columnar cactus known for its striking blue-green skin, tall upright growth, and stunning white night-blooming flowers. With its narrow ribs, sparse spines, and soft coloration, this species brings a clean, architectural presence to any cactus collection.

Believed to be a natural or garden hybrid, Harrisia jusbertii is often used as a grafting stock in cactus cultivation due to its strong root system and compatibility with many species. However, it's a beautiful specimen in its own right—especially when allowed to grow tall and flower on its own.

☀ Light Requirements
Prefers full sun to very bright indirect light. Outdoors, it thrives in hot, dry locations. Indoors, place in the brightest possible spot to encourage vertical growth and flowering.

💧 Watering Needs
Water deeply only when the soil is completely dry. During active growth (spring–summer), it appreciates regular watering with excellent drainage. Reduce watering in winter.

🌡 Temperature Tolerance
Hardy to around 25–30°F in dry conditions. Protect from hard frost and wet cold. For winter shipping, consider adding a [Heat Pack].

✨ Special Features
• Columnar Growth – Upright form with clean lines and subtle ribbing
• Night Bloomer – Produces large, fragrant white flowers in warm months
• Rare & Versatile – Used in grafting but striking as a standalone specimen

Other Common Names:
Jusbert’s Cactus, Apple Cactus, Night-Blooming Columnar

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.