Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus)

Harrisia bonplandii (Applecactus) red fruit close up against 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?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plant

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) red fruit close up, textured surface with pointy edges on skin


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