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Puerto Rico Applecactus

Harrisiaportoricensis

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Harrisia (hair-RIS-ee-uh)

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Species

portoricensis (por-to-ree-KEN-sis)

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Synonym

Cereus portoricensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

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Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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positive

neutral

negative

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