Water
Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch, typically every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Caribbean Apple Cactus · Fragrant Apple Cactus · Fragrant Applecactus
Fragrant prickly-apple (Harrisia eriophora) is a striking cactus with ribbed stems and beautiful, fragrant nocturnal white flowers. Native to Florida and the Caribbean.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers bright light, can tolerate some direct sun
Allow soil to dry out between waterings
25% intensity
Reduce frequency in winter
Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm to moderate
50% intensity
Ideal range 18-25°C; can tolerate slightly cooler in winter
Light feeding
25% intensity
During growing season only, diluted cactus fertilizer
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the soil is dry to the touch, typically every 2-4 weeks during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain shape or remove dead or damaged stems. Use clean, sharp tools. Pruning can also be done to encourage branching. It's best to prune in spring before the active growing season begins.
Propagate by stem cuttings. Allow cuttings to callus for a few days before planting in well-draining cactus mix. Roots typically form within a few weeks to months in warm conditions with bright, indirect light.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant outgrows its container, preferably in spring. Use a gritty, well-draining potting mix formulated for cacti and succulents. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the previous one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Fragrant Prickly-Apple (Harrisia eriophora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Harrisia |
| Species | Harrisia eriophora |
Similar in genus Harrisia
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