Your cutting will be severed fresh when you order - just tell us how tall you want it to be! It will be from the top part of the cactus, and please note that there are spines.

The cut end of the column should be allowed to callous such that it's dry, and then it can be planted.

It will be shipped bare and unrooted, and without a pot. The width of the shipped cuttings vary and will be random. No warranty is provided beyond delivery of the healthy plant.


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These columnar cactus cuttings need to callous on the cut end, and then they should be planted, but not watered (or watered very sparingly). They can be given more water once they root, but it will probably not be necessary. If you live in a very hot climate, these cuttings should not be given full sun until they have rooted and are established.

Note that "Peruvian Apple Cactus" is an umbrella term for several closely related (and nearly identical) species. At this time, I am unable to narrow down the type of cactus any further, but note that this is not the standard variety or the semi-monstrose variety (both of which tend to grow faster, and have fewer and less pronounced deformations).

For anyone doing any xeriscaping, this is a very interesting type of cactus to add to your arsenal.


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Interested in the standard variety instead?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/806134974/peruvian-apple-cactus-top-cutting-choose


Interested in the semi-monstrose variety instead?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1617972311/semi-monstrose-peruvian-apple-cactus-top


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Family: Cactaceae

Genus: Cereus

Species: C. repandus var. monstrosus

Alternate Names: Cereus peruvianus var. monstrosus (?), queen of the night, night bloom cereus, giant club cactus, hedge cactus, cadushi, kayush, Peru cactus, Peru apple cactus

Category: succulents

Spines: yes

Bloom: have not observed any yet

Fruit: have not observed any yet

Water Requirements: none while unrooted; very light watering with roots; once established, watering is rarely necessary

Where To Grow: anywhere outdoors

Spacing: at least several feet; I might space them at possibly 10 feet with the belief they might experience a lot of lateral branch growth over a long period of time

Hardiness: hardy; USDA Hardiness Zone 9a-11b

Frost Tolerance: [unknown]; down to at least 30°F (-1°C); widespread damage at a sustained 25°F (-3.88°C); more durable and hearty than the standard and semi-monstrose varieties

Sun Exposure: any

Propagation Method: can propagate through stem cuttings

Growth Characteristics: can grow to at least several feet high with multiple branches (requires further observation to confirm taller heights); can develop a barky trunk


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