{"product_id":"cereus-peruvianus-peruvian-apple-cactus","title":"Cereus Peruvianus (Peruvian Apple Cactus)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eCereus peruvianus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"190\"\u003eCommon Name: Peruvian Apple Cactus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eCereus peruvianus\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"258\"\u003ePeruvian Apple Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a bold and fast-growing columnar cactus prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"349\"\u003esculptural blue-green stems\u003c\/strong\u003e, dramatic height potential, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eedible fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Native to South America, this striking cactus can grow into a towering specimen outdoors—or remain a beautiful architectural presence in large containers indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"777\"\u003eIts thick, ribbed stems are often a rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eblue-gray color\u003c\/strong\u003e, and mature plants will produce large, night-blooming \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"696\"\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by sweet, pink-skinned fruit commonly referred to as “Peruvian apples.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e☀ Light Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eLoves \u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"824\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and bright conditions. Outdoors, plant in the sunniest spot possible. Indoors, provide strong direct light or a bright window to support upright growth and spine development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e💧 Watering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eWater deeply only when the soil is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003ecompletely dry\u003c\/strong\u003e. More frequent watering may be needed during hot growing months, but always let the pot dry out fully between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e🌡 Temperature Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eCan tolerate temperatures as low as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e25–30°F\u003c\/strong\u003e in dry conditions, but prefers protection from frost. Add a [Heat Pack] for winter shipping if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e✨ Special Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eFast-Growing Columnar Form\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reaches impressive heights with age\u003cbr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1540\"\u003eStunning Blue-Green Color\u003c\/strong\u003e – Glows in bright sunlight\u003cbr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eProduces Edible Fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tasty “Peruvian apples” follow blooms on mature plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003ePeruvian Apple, Giant Club Cactus, Night Blooming Cereus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehis cactus will ship bare root\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand will be ready to place directly in a well draining soil mix like our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kesslerscactus.com\/products\/custom-cactus-succulent-soil\" title=\"Soil Mix\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Cactus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"custom-cactus-succulent-soil-3-lbs\" title=\"Soil Mix\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003eM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eix.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos in the listings unless otherwise specified are representative of the plant that will be sent to you.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, Plants grow differently and each plant may vary slightly in shape, size, growth pattern, etc.\u003cbr\u003eOf course, if you receive a plant that you are dissatisfied with please reach out to us. We want to make it right!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf temperatures near you are below 45℉ we highly recommend adding a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Heat Pack\" href=\"https:\/\/kesslerscactus.com\/products\/heat-pack-for-shipping\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto your order.\u003cbr\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/7118\/4683\/files\/night-blooming-cereus-400x533_Flower__46095.1658500072.1280.1280.jpg?v=1701981524\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessler's Cacti \u0026 Things","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon Pot","offer_id":48333643481333,"sku":"L0024-3g","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon Pot","offer_id":48333643514101,"sku":"L0024-5g","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8274\/2261\/files\/fruit__12754.1658500074.1280.1280.jpg?v=1782782128","url":"https:\/\/nortrano.com\/products\/cereus-peruvianus-peruvian-apple-cactus","provider":"nortrano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}