PERUVIAN APPLE CACTUS (Cereus peruvianus ) ORGANIC, ROOTING (6\"-10\")BUD/CUTTING For Sale

HEALTH BENEFIT

The fruit produced by the Peruvian apple cactus is rich in natural sugars, vitamins, and minerals. The tasty white flesh contains high levels of beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, along with Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and more. Eating cereus fruits can help to enhance immune functioning and improve digestion.

THE PERUVIANAPPLE CACTUS, Cereus repandus(syn.Cereus peruvianus),is a large, erect, thorny columnar cactus usually found in South America .Like many edible cactus fruits, the fruit produced by the Peruvian apple cactus is rich in natural sugars, vitamins, and minerals. The tasty white flesh contains high levels of beta-carotene, a precursor tovitamin A, along with Vitamin C, dietary fiber, and more.Once you have pollinated your flowering cactus, you can expect to see fruit in the late fall to early winter. The fruits produced by the Peruvian apple cactus require very little water to grow, and they are prized amongst gardeners and chefs alike for their refreshing taste and health benefits.
APPEARANCE

The fruits produced by the Peruvian apple cactus are round, soft and smooth, turning from a dark purple color when young to an orange-red color when ripe. Many fruits also split open to reveal their fleshy interior when ripe and ready to eat. The inner flesh is a snowy white that is flecked with seeds, strongly resembling the inside of a dragon fruit.

TASTE

The flesh of the cereus fruit is crunchy yet juicy at the same time, melting in your mouth as you eat it. Some have compared the texture to that of shaved ice, with a subtly sweet flavor and fruity undertones. Typically, the skin is discarded and only the flesh is eaten