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Peruvian Apple Cactus
BeginnerCereus repandus
A large columnar cactus growing straight up. Highly popular as interior accent.
Dificultad
Beginner
Temperatura
5〜35℃
Esperanza de vida
Perennial (decades)
Tamaño
50-200cm
Humedad
30〜50%
Dieta
Minimal
Acerca de
Cereus repandus (Peruvian Apple Cactus) is a large columnar cactus native to dry lowlands and rocky habitats in South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. It is one of the most widely cultivated columnar cacti, prized for its blue-green to grey-green ribbed stems and stately upright form. In its natural range, plants can exceed 10 m in height; container specimens typically reach 50–200 cm over decades. White, night-blooming flowers are followed by edible red fruits known as Peruvian apples. Plants thrive in full sun and are tolerant of indoor conditions when placed near a bright window. Watering once or twice monthly and very fast-draining soil are essential to prevent root rot. Cold tolerance extends to approximately 5°C. Propagation is by stem cuttings or seed, and the plant is popular as an architectural houseplant.
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Información básica
Origen
South America
Esperanza de vida
Perennial (decades)
Tamaño
50-200cm
Temperatura
5〜35℃
Humedad
30〜50%
Dieta
Minimal
Guía de cuidado
Lighting
Place in well-lit location
Watering
Water about 1-2 times monthly
Growth
Grows straight up in columnar form
Notes
Has spines, don't place in walkways
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Preguntas frecuentes de Peruvian Apple Cactus
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Peruvian Apple Cactus?
A
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Peruvian Apple Cactus?
A
La temperatura ideal para Peruvian Apple Cactus es 5〜35℃. La humedad recomendada es 30〜50%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Peruvian Apple Cactus?
A
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