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Cereus peruvianus
Peruvian-Apple Cactus, Pitaya
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Susan Frommer
Description
This cactus can grow 25' high and produces large, white blooms. It does best in full sun and dry soil.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees, Thorns/Spines
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.