Cereusperuvianus ‘Spiralis’

Thisoffer is for:a 24\"-30\" tipcutting similar to the last picture of the cutting.

Some cuttings may have some scaring which will

notaffect the growth of the plant. Each branch

spirals to varying degrees. Some twist more than others.

The cutting will be callused before shipping.

Thestems or trunks have a gray-green coloring along with 6 to 8 ribs,which, on this rarevariety,grow in a spiral. When the flowersopen, at night, they are typically 6-8 inches across, white andfragrant. This plant can handle low light levels but thrives in bright lightand would bloom and fruit best if outdoors and in full sun.

TheCereus peruvianus is a very upright plant and is used mainly as afloorplant on the interior.Combining them with interesting pottery or containers and smallerplants can create a very interestingeffectand look.

Itis thought, by many, that since the plant is a cactus or in thecactus family it shouldbe watered sparingly ornot at all. Actually it needs a good draining soil and to be wateredwell. Once established, outside, it needsno care exceptto be trimmed and fertilized occasionally.

Donot allow the Cereus to sit in water.If your plant is being over watered it may have yellowing stems orblades, mushy stems, root rot or a bad odor.

Themost commonpest is scaleoran occasional mealybug.In these rare occasions I use neem oil.

Zone: 9a-11

Light:Full sun for best bloom. South or West window

inside.

Type: Cactus. Tall, upright growth habit with some

branching. This rare variety spirals in varying degrees.

Some branches are more spiraled than others.

Water:Water thoroughly when dry. Do not over water

orallow to stand in water.

Maintenance:Low

Fruit:Yes. Edible. I like to eat the whole fruit with the skin. Some only like the pulp on the inside.

Flower:Largewhite blossomsat night.

Height:To25 feet in optimum conditions outside.

Width:Each stem about 4-8 inches wide when mature.

Spacing:Use alone as specimen or space 4’ for screen.

Thisplant is Drought-tolerant and moderately salt tolerant,suitable for xeriscaping,andhasdeliciousedible fruit.

SeedCollecting:
Seeddoes not store well; sow as soon aspossible

Thisrare, attractive, edible fruiting cactus would be a great addition (or start ) to your cactus collection.

II ship on Mondays or Tuesdays (after payment) to avoid weekend holdovers.

I would prefer to shiponly when temperatures are between 40 and 80 degrees F.

Iwill be glad to add a heat pack for an additional $2.00

asI am not responsible for freeze damage during shipping.

Pleaseemail me for an updated invoice.

Please be sure to open your package as soon as you receive it.

Please contact me if you have any problems and/or before you leave negative response.

Thanksfor looking.GoodLuck offerding