Peruvian Apple Cactus
A tall, branching South American cactus with ribbed, blue-green stems, large night-blooming flowers, and edible fruit; commonly sold as Cereus peruvianus or Cereus repandus. Special Features Dramatic vertical form; excellent heat and drought tolerance; edible pink-red fruit with sweet white flesh and small black seeds; attracts nocturnal pollinators. Problems & Solutions Root and stem rot […]
Twisted Cereus
A sculptural columnar cactus with blue-green stems and distinctive corkscrew ribs lined with short spines; often sold as Cereus forbesii ‘Spiralis’. Special Features Dramatic spiral stems; heat and drought tolerant once established; striking architectural specimen. Problems & Solutions Root rot from wet soil (improve drainage and allow drying); sunburn in intense afternoon sun (provide shade […]