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Crested Peruvian Apple Cactus

Cereus peruvianus ‘Coral’ · Native to South America

A beautiful crested Cereus cultivar with a peachy-coral tinted body and a fan-shaped crested form — sculptural, colorful, and one of the most attractive monstrose cacti available.

Available in 4½ inch

☀️ Bright light💧 Water sparingly🪴 Cactus mix⚠️ Spiny; handle with care

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Light

Bright, direct sun

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Water

Sparingly, when dry

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Care Level

Easy

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Safety

Spiny; handle with care

Care

Light

Bright, direct light. Indirect light can cause etiolation and reduce the coral coloration.

Water

Allow to dry between waterings. Very little in winter.

Soil & Feeding

Fast-draining cactus mix. Light feeding in the growing season.

Quick Tip

Protect from harsh afternoon summer sun which can bleach the distinctive coral coloration.

Details

A named cultivar combining two striking traits — a crested mutation and a peachy-coral body color — making it one of the most visually distinctive Cereus cultivars available.

✅ Beautiful coral-peachy body color unlike any standard Cereus
✅ Crested fan-shaped form — every plant is uniquely individual
✅ Easy care — as undemanding as any standard cactus

Botanical nameCereus peruvianus ‘Coral’

Also known asCrested Peruvian Apple Cactus, Coral Cereus

OriginSouth America (cultivated variety)

LookFan-shaped crested form with coral-peachy body coloration

Size

Available in a 4½ inch pot.

Good to Know

⚠️ Has reduced but present spines — handle with care. Keep away from children and pets.