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Apple Cactus - Orange

Cereus peruvianis
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Orange fruiting selection. Also called the Peruvian apple, this is a night flowering, column cacti from South America. The flesh is soft, sweet and delicate in flavour, similar in taste and texture to Dragon Fruit. The plants will require free draining so... Read More
Other Names: Cereus repandus

$29.00

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Specifications of Apple Cactus - Orange

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 2 compatible plants (Pollination Required)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April

Fertiliser All Purpose

Plant Width 1-2m

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Bee Attracting
Cuttings
Pollination Cross Pollinate
Climate Arid
Feature - Thorny
Grow Full Sun
Eat Fresh
Landscape Specimen
Colour Fruit Skin Orange
Rare And Unusual
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Pollinators for the Apple Cactus - Orange

Pollination is required to set fruit so choose a different variety and us hand-pollination techniques for optimal fruit development

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Pink fruiting selection. Also called the Peruvian apple, this is a night flowering, column cacti from South America. The flesh is soft, sweet and delicate in flavour, similar in taste and texture to Dragon Fruits. The plants will require free draining soil to thrive, and can be grown as a potted house plant, it is very attractive and drought tolerant. Pollination is beneficial, plant a pink fruiting selection for cross pollination, the nocturnal flowers are pollinated by moths or bats. Sold as cuttings ready to plant. Guide to planting Bare Root Cactus. These plants are offered generally once per year as they are slow growing.

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Pink fruiting selection. Also called the Peruvian apple, this is a night flowering, column cacti from South America. The flesh is soft, sweet and delicate in flavour, similar in taste and texture to Dragon Fruits. The plants will require free draining soil to thrive, and can be grown as a potted house plant, it is very attractive and drought tolerant. Pollination is beneficial, plant a pink fruiting selection for cross pollination, the nocturnal flowers are pollinated by moths or bats. Sold as cuttings ready to plant. Guide to planting Bare Root Cactus. These plants are offered generally once per year as they are slow growing.

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Apple Cactus - Orange Reviews & Tips

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Customer Tips & Reviews Apple Cactus - Orange★★★★★ 4.5 of 5 stars

Peter91 ★★★★ 9y ago

KLEMZIG, SA, Australia

Interesting cactus alternative to dragon fruit, hopefully I can get mine to fruit with a partner.

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