Cereus peruvianus v. monstrose BIG! and tasty?

Barefoot_Ted · Post by **Barefoot_Ted** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:04 pm

Howdy Folks

Found this cactus growing at a neighbors house. Isn't it awesome?

Any idea what kind of cactus it is?

Can I eat the fruits?

Best, Barefoot Ted

PS. I have many more interesting cactus in my neighborhood that I may need help on. I am in rural Los Angeles (yes, I said rural).

cactusbutt · Post by **cactusbutt** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:13 am

looks like Cereus peruvianus v. monstrose
like the one a few post down,but much larger.
as for eating, i dont know about that
maybe someone else can help

wish i had that in my yard
it looks great

Bob

ihc6480 · Post by **ihc6480** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 1:12 am

Howdy Barefoot Ted.

All I can say is you are right about one thing. That is definitely a Big cactus

Barefoot_Ted · Post by **Barefoot_Ted** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 3:46 am

Howdy CactusButt

You got it!

Cereus peruvianus v. monstrose

I have read a bunch on it now. Very interesting. Edible fruits, yes!

Read the article on Columnar Cacti in link below:
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/ncnu02/v5-378.html

More good links:

http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/peruvian ... cactus.htm

http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Plants/ ... ianus.html

Post by **daiv** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 4:34 am

Barefoot Ted,
There are also some seriously large Cereus plants at the Huntington Botanical Garden if you ever get a chance to go over there. (Not to be presumptuous, maybe you have.) Although, I don't think they'd be too keen on you hauling off the fruit and eating it.

cactusbutt · Post by **cactusbutt** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 6:47 am

Hey Ted
glad i could help you on your quest

very interesting facts you found
i never knew you could eat the fruit
thanks

Bob