Rain Forest Gardener » Cactus http://www.rainforestgardener.com Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:06:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Update: Cereus peruvianus, the Peruvian Apple Cactus http://www.rainforestgardener.com/update-cereus-peruvianus-the-peruvian-apple-cactus/ http://www.rainforestgardener.com/update-cereus-peruvianus-the-peruvian-apple-cactus/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:49:54 +0000 Eric http://www.rainforestgardener.com/?p=103

I think we have an identification on the Cactus photos. Much thanks.

These cacti were from cuttings. But whether it is cuttings or seeds it will take about 5 years to fruit.

It is a night blooming Cactus. I think it is a real neat Cactus.

Scientific Name: Cereus peruvianus. Common Names: Peruvian Apple, apple cactus. This Cactus gets its name from the one to two inch red fruit. This Cactus requires VERY GOOD DRAINAGE, warmth, sun and low humidity. Do not allow to sit in water. Likes full sun. The plant is easy to start from seeds or cuttings.In warm areas it can grow up to 20 feet.

I have some more photos to upload and organize of this Cactus. I will do that over the next few weeks.

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My father got theses Cactus cuttings about 6 years ago. He does not remember the name. On the slideshow there are photos of the flower and the fruit.

We Live in Central America.

Free seeds to the first person to identify it.

Need your help on this one.
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