Peruvian Apple Cactus

Family

Cactaceae

Native

North America

Description

The variegated shape of this cactaceae presents the typical yellow zones in the exact points where the chlorophyll is absent; such zones will never be identical from one plant to another, thus making each exemplar absolutely unique and, for this reason, very sought after by collectors.

Known also as "Castle cactus" for its stems resembling turrets, it is a cactus with columnar posture which, with the time, tends to light up. Its numerous erect stems are green and have well marked ribs, on which sprout white woolly areoles and small white-greyish thorns. In the flowering season it produces cream-white nocturnal flowers, extremely delicate but at the same time showy.

Environment

Like most cacti they're drought tolerant and need very little care and attention to grow well. Not enough sunlight and over-watering are common mistakes.

Plenty of sunshine will keep this cacti more than happy. In a glass room you may have to provide some shade during a hot summers day to prevent sunburn.

They should be fertilized during their growing season in the summer with a good organic fertilizer.

Landscape Uses

It is an excellent plant for garden rockery settings, desert type landscapes & Terrariums