Monstrose Apple Cactus - Live Plant in a 10 Inch Pot - Cereus Peruvianus "Monstrosus" - Beautiful and Unique Cactus
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- We do not currently ship to CA AZ and HI.
- Grown, packaged and shipped exclusively by Wekiva Foliage. Cereus peruvianus monstrose is a beautiful specimen cactus for a large cactus or succulent garden. It has a twisting, irregular undulating pattern on the stem ribs which gives it a unique presence.
- Cereus peruvianus "Monstrosus," commonly known as the monstrose apple cactus, is a cactus with a branching, treelike form. This cactus, which grows across U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, features irregularly ribbed gray-green stems that grow up to 15 feet tall, large night-blooming white flowers and edible orange fruits with white flesh.
- The monstrose apple cactus grows best in a hot, sunny site with no shade. Recently transplanted or moved cacti can suffer from sunburn if they are not gradually introduced to the higher light intensity or oriented in the same direction that they were previously grown at. In USDA zone 9, the cactus may require protection during cold weather events. Typically, a fabric cloth draped over the cactus provides adequate protection.
- The monstrose apple cactus, like other members of the cactus family, has very low water and fertilizer needs. A deep watering about four to six weeks following planting and supplemental water about every two weeks during the first hot summer following planting encourages establishment. Before providing supplemental irrigation, it is a good idea to feel the soil an inch below the soil surface to make sure it is completely dry to the touch.
- Occasional pests include scales and mealybugs, which are best addressed by providing the cactus with proper cultural care and allowing natural predators or parasites of the pests to achieve control. On young or very visible specimens, knocking mealybugs off the cactus with a forceful stream of water or applying insecticidal soap or horticultural oil is warranted.
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Wekiva Foliage is located in the heart of Wekiva Springs in Apopka, Florida. We have been specializing in growing landscape and indoor plants for over 20 years and have been in the foliage industry for over 50 years.
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