Applecactus
Harrisia pomanensis
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay
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