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Cereus Peruvianus

Apple Cactus | Paolina

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Happy in both light & shade
Low water requirements
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These unique Cereus Peruvianus 'Paolina' cactis are a gentle delight! They're commonly known as the 'Apple Cactus' or 'Night Flowering Cactus', and their succulent nature means they're wonderfully easy to care for and hard not to love! They're South American, flowering natives that produce some wonderfully vibrant, creamy-white flowers, but only do so for one night (usually from 9pm onwards) so you'll have to be lucky to catch this - and as per their name, they can likewise bear some fantastic Peruvian Apple fruits with some time, love and care! 

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Average Plant Height 10-20 cm
Internal Pot Diameter 5 cm
Botanical Names Cereus Peruvianus
Other Names Peruvian Apple Cactus, Night Blooming Cactus
Pet Friendly Not pet friendly
Air Purifying Air purifying plant
Water Requirements Low water requirements
Light Requirements Happy in both light & shade

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Other Names For Apple Cactus Paolina Houseplant

Cereus Peruvianus, Peruvian Apple Cactus and Night Blooming Cactus.

Houseplant & Indoor Plant Care

Apple Cactus Paolina Care Guide

These Peruvian Apple Cactis are straight-forward and enjoyable to care for - simply needing a bright, indirectly lit spot (preferably near a South-facing window), moderate/high temperatures in the 18ºC ~ 28ºC range, and watering once the soil as fully dried with room temperature rainwater, distilled water or filtered water for clean, happy drinking.

Apple Cactus Paolina Light & Water Requirements

I have Low water requirements and I am Happy in both light & shade.

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