(1/9) Apple Cactus fruit

(2/9) Video: Flowers of the apple cactus

(3/9) Pink Cactus Apple

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(5/9) Pink Apple cactus flower

(6/9) Shows the flowers forming to produce fruit on the pink apple cactus plant

(7/9) Close up of 1 Apple Cactus flower being pollinated by a bee

(8/9) Close up of the Apple Cactus Flower

(9/9) A clump of apple cactus

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Apple Cactus - Pink

Cereus peruvianis

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 soi... Read More

Other Names: Cereus repandus

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We previously had the most to buy in Aug and Nov. With limited quantities for sale in other months. They are unlikely to be available in Oct.

Specifications of Apple Cactus - Pink

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

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

Growth Rate Medium

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Bee Attracting

Colour Skin Pink

Pollination Cross Pollinate

Pollinators for the Apple Cactus - Pink

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

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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 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 rooted cacti

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