Cereus Monstrose Peruvian Apple Cactus

Plant Description

 Introducing the Cereus Monstrose Peruvian Apple Cactus, a distinctive branching cactus adorned with captivating coppery-red spines. Unlike its more common ribbed counterparts, this monstrose variety boasts uniquely bumpy and knobby stems, adding an intriguing twist to your cactus collection.

This remarkable cactus, believed to originate from the western Caribbean and Venezuela, exhibits widespread growth. During its flowering season, it graces your space with elegant white and red blossoms that eventually transform into sizable, apple-like fruits with a striking reddish hue. 

Region and Specifications

- Origin: Caribbean and Venezuela
- Hardiness Zone: 10
- Hardiness: Tender soft succulent - cannot tolerate frost
- Recommended Light Conditions: Partial sunlight during the day
- Bloomtime: Spring
- Bloom Color: White

Watering and Light Recommendations

Indoors:
- Watering: Instead of providing gradual sips of water throughout the week, give the succulents a thorough soaking until water drains from the pot's drainage holes. Empty excess water from the saucer as succulents dislike sitting in water. Allow the soil to completely dry out before watering again.

Outdoors:
- Summer Watering: Water the succulents every two weeks by soaking them and allowing them to dry before watering again.
- Winter Watering: Water the succulents once a month.

Technical Details for Care:

- Light Requirements: Requires bright light for most of the day or constant dappled shade.
- Watering Frequency: Best to water every two weeks.