The Peruvian Apple Cactus is a large, hardy, fruiting cactus native to Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. It grows in a columnar fashion and is an enchanting gray/blue-green color. It can reach up to 20 ft high at maturity with many arms and can grow up to 3 ft per year. The cactus itself has few needles and the fruit is spineless.
Peruvian Apple Cactus Fruit has purple, magenta, and red colored flesh with a white fleshy interior that tastes tart and sweet with a crunchy and juicy texture. They can be eaten raw or prepared like dragon fruit
Peruvian Apple
Light: The Peruvian apple cactus thrives on bright light and sun light, although direct sun when blazing hot is best avoided, when first introduced to direct sun.
Soil: A fast draining pot mixture used for cactus plants is ideal.
Re-Potting: While they're young they can be re-potted each year in spring. Once they mature re-pot only when necessary, with a slightly larger pot.
Humidity: No misting is required. A well ventilated room during the summer is preferable.