Cereus repandus(L. ) manufactory .
Apple Cactus , Hedge Cactus , Giant Club Cactus , Peruvian Apple , Peruvian Apple Cactus , Peruvian Tree Cactus
Cactus repandus , Cereus gladiger , Cereus peruvianus , Pilocereus repandus , Subpilocereus repandus
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Family : CactaceaeSubfamily : CactoideaeTribe : CereeaeGenus : Cereus
The specific name " repandus(REP - an - dus ) " means " turn up or back " and refers to the slightly uneven and waved ribs .
Cereus repandusis native toSouth America .
Cereus repandus , also recognise asCereus peruvianus , is a big shrubby or tree - like cactus with many columnar theme . It can acquire up to 33 feet ( 10 m ) tall , unremarkably much - branched from the base . The stems are gray - green to down - fleeceable , cylindrical with 8 to 13 rib , sometimes segment , and can extend to up to 8 inches ( 20 cm ) in diam . They are usually spineless but sometimes have many gray spines that can maturate up to 2 inches ( 5 centimeter ) long .
The nocturnal flowers are white with cherry tips and appear from previous spring to early fall . They remain open for only one nighttime and can reach up to 6 inch ( 15 cm ) in diam . The edible fruits , known locally as Pitaya or Peruvian Apple , are spherical or bollock - influence and can get up to 1.6 inches ( 4 centimetre ) long . They are spineless , usually red , but also icteric to cryptic violet - red ink .
This species is very alike in appearing to and often unconnected withCereus hildmannianus .
twinkle : Cereuscacti like full sun . They can handle fond shade but thrive during the summer in unmediated sunshine . Sunny south , east , or west window is a good spot to grow aCereusindoors .
Soil : These cacti do not like to have " soaked feet " and need to be produce in well - draining soil . Use commercial-grade soil mixes for cacti and succulents , ormake your own potting commixture .
Hardiness : Cereus repanduscan withstand temperature as depressed as 20 to 50 ° F ( -6.7 to 10 ° C),USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b .
lachrymation : From give to fall , during the active growth period , waterthoroughly , but allow the soil to dry out out before watering again . With the arrival of tumble , gradually contract the watering frequency .
Fertilizing : During their grow season , Cereuscacti like even fertilizing . A balanced , water - soluble fertilizer , diluted to 1/4 strength , can be added to each watering . Do not feed during the winter .
Repotting : WhileCereuscacti are untested , it is recommended that they be repotted each twelvemonth in other outflow to furnish fresh soil , inspect the ascendent system of rules , and move them to larger pots if necessary .
Propagation : Using stem cuttings is the easy method acting to propagateCereusbecause seed propagation is a slow process .
watch more atHow to Grow and Care for Cereus .
Cereuscacti are non - toxic to homo or fauna .
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