{"product_id":"cereus-3-pot","title":"Cereus - 3\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eCereus repandus, often called the Peruvian Apple Cactus, is a tall, fast-growing columnar cactus with handsome ribbed blue-green stems that branch with age into a striking architectural plant. Large white, fragrant flowers open at night in summer and are followed by edible reddish fruits with sweet white flesh. Robust and drought-hardy, it suits large pots, courtyards and landscape accents, tolerating heat and neglect once established. Indoors it makes a bold sculptural specimen for very bright spots. Easy to grow from stem cuttings, it is a rewarding statement cactus for Indian gardens and terraces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCactaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth America (Caribbean coast, Brazil, Uruguay)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3-10 m outdoors; 1-2 m in pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast for a cactus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeafless; ribbed columnar blue-green stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite (night-blooming)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArid to tropical; frost-tender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; 6+ hrs direct light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow; soak-and-dry, deeper but infrequent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-draining sandy\/gritty cactus soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-38C; protect below 5C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced cactus feed monthly in summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim stems to shape or control height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-4 years or pot up as it grows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings or seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMealybugs, scale, rot in wet soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic; fruit edible; spines sharp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBold architectural accent for courtyards, terraces, large pots and xeriscape gardens; also grown for its edible reddish fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross most of India it thrives outdoors in full sun; plant in raised, sandy soil and keep dry in the monsoon to prevent stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a Cereus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply but infrequently using soak-and-dry, roughly every 1-2 weeks in summer and rarely in winter, allowing the soil to dry fully between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in full sun with six or more hours of direct light daily, which keeps the columns sturdy and blue-green.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Cereus safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant is non-toxic to pets, but its sharp spines can cause injury, so site it where animals will not brush against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the reddish fruit has sweet white pulp and is edible, which is why it is called the Peruvian Apple Cactus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCut a healthy stem section, let the cut callus for a week or more, then plant in dry sandy cactus mix and water lightly once rooted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature plants produce large white fragrant flowers that open at night during summer, often followed by fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, in a very bright sunny spot, but it grows tall and fast, so it is better suited to large pots, balconies or gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my Cereus turning yellow or soft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellowing or soft patches usually indicate overwatering or poor drainage. Reduce watering and ensure the soil is gritty and well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the ground it can reach several metres, but in containers it is easily kept to 1-2 m and can be trimmed to control height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a balanced diluted cactus fertilizer once a month during the summer growing season and stop in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256084824310,"sku":"PLT-CEREUS-P03-NA","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/HqOYm5xzReh7N6mSuKspIzZj4oRA0IleC2PMdBAZ.jpg?v=1783920722","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/cereus-3-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}