cereus
peruvianus
peruvianus
Care level
Easy
Popularity
Moderate
This towering giant can reach impressive heights of up to 30 feet in nature, growing perfectly straight like a living column with its distinctive blue-green color. At night, it produces spectacular large white flowers that bloom for just one evening, filling the air with a sweet fragrance that attracts moths and other nocturnal pollinators.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (10°C - 35°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Cactus mix: A gritty, fast-draining mix that prevents water retention. Replicates the sandy, rocky soils of arid regions.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Narrow/Deep
Prefer a pot that is taller than it is wide.
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Features
Size & growth
Very large
Upright
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach over 180 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The cereus peruvianus can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.