CACTUS 'Peruvian Apple' --Cereus peruvianus-- ND Its fruit and seeds are

Its fruit and seeds are the source of the eponymous organic pesticide

and its stem will thicken and become woody

and Vern's is a very reliable cultivar

Slow growing plant looks like a flowering bonsai

Likes humidity and misting because they pull some nutrients through their leaves

CACTUS 'Peruvian Apple' --Cereus peruvianus-- ND Its fruit and seeds areAfter a spectacular night time bloom that characterizes the cereus family, this cactus grows fruit called "pitaya". Fruit is similar to kiwi but without the intense tartness. Underused plant no doubt! Cactus is upright and sturdy, up to 25' tall outdoors (6' in container). Partial sun, zone 9A.