25 Peruvian Apple Cactus Seeds

Peruvian Apple Cactus (Cereus hildmannianus uruguayanus Monstrose)

Peruvian Apple Cactus, Hedge Cactus, Queen of the Night. The large 7-inch flowers open at night and close up shortly after dawn.

Produces red, lightly sweet edible fruit. The stems can be used for grafting stock. Also a great addition to an arid landscape. Cold hardy to about 20F degrees and has no problems with summers reaching 110-115F Degrees.

Blooms twice per year (Spring & Fall). The Fall blooms yield more fruit. Germination tests from the same plant reveal 4 different forms: Non-monstrose (normal); Monstrose; Spiral and Stunted Monstrose.

• Sunlight: Full Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F)
• Plant Characteristic: Monstrose, Flowering, Edible Fruit
• Genus: Cereus
• Style: Columnar
• Aspect: Acclimate
• Species: Cereus hildmannianus ssp uruguayanus f. Monstrose
• Plant Type: Succulent Cactus Seed
• Common Name: Apple Cactus
• Soil pH: Neutral
• Soil Type: Dirt, Sand, Gravel mixture
• Watering: Light, Medium
• Climate: Arid, Moderate, Dry, Temperate
• Season of Interest: All