Harrisia Species, Martin Applecactus, Moon Cactus, Moonlight Cactus, Snake Cactus

Harrisiamartinii

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Harrisia (hair-RIS-ee-uh)
Species
martinii (mar-TIN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Cereus martinii
Cereus perviridis
Eriocereus martinii
Eriocereus perviridis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler Heights, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Tempe, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

San Bernardino, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Fruitland, ID (Zone 9b) | August 2008 | positive

Also known as moonflower cactus and Eriocereus Martinii. Martinii has a true rope appearance unlike other Harissia cacti. Blooms at night...Read More

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | July 2006 | neutral

This does well on a trellis, and the flowers are fragrant, if you're up at dawn to catch them.

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