peruvian apple cactus
Cereus repandus
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size15 to 30 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Peruvian apple cactus (Cereus repandus) is a succulent for containers and low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy soil. It is drought tolerant and stays evergreen, and it can reach about 15 to 30 feet tall. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Aloe, Aeonium, and American century plant.