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Cereus peruvianus

Peruvian-Apple Cactus, Pitaya

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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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.