Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus)

Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus) red fruit close up against green stem with sharp white spines.
Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus) red fruit sits atop a ribbed green stem with sharp white spines.

Botanical names: Harrisia bonplandii, Harrisia pomanensis subs. bonplandii, Cereus bonplandii

Common names: Applecactus, Midnight Lady, Queen of the Night, Giant Red Dragon Apple Cactus

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Central America, South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Harrisia pomanensis is a spiny, evergreen, somewhat shrubby cactus with stems around 20 - 40mm in diameter that are more or less erect though sometimes arched and even prostrate. Harrisia bonplandii has white nocturnal flowers.

Similar plants: Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus)


Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus) pink fruit close up with black seeds on green cactus stem
Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus) pink fruit revealing interior white pulp filled with many small black seeds
Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus) red fruit close up, textured surface with pointy edges on skin
Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus) red fruit with spikes attached to a thick green succulent stem portion


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