Applecactus

Harrisia pomanensis

Native to:
Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay
Applecactus

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cactaceae
Genus:
Harrisia
Species:
Harrisia pomanensis
USDA Symbol:
HAPO6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Vine
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white
Food Forest:
Contains edible parts

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (70-85°F). Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI