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Cereus peruvianus

Peruvian Organ Pipe Cactus

Probably the most popular and well known of the Cereus family, this large cactus has the traditional organ-pipe shape with large upright columns branching from the base. Mature plants bear hundreds of 6 inch wide, white, fragrant, night-blooming flowers that last well into the next day. Its size can be contained and it may even be used as a potted plant. Incredibly hardy and tolerates our blazing heat without issue.

  • Desert, treelike Cactus
  • Columnar branching
  • Succulent fruit