{"product_id":"cereus-peruvianus-monstrosus-monstrous-apple-cactus","title":"Cereus peruvianus ‘Monstrosus’ – Monstrose Apple Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCereus peruvianus ‘Monstrosus’ is a striking columnar cactus with tall, ribbed blue-green stems that make a bold architectural statement indoors. Often called the \u003cstrong\u003eMonstrose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e Blooming Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e, mature plants can produce enormous white flowers that open after dark and last only through the night, filling the air with fragrance. A true collector’s plant, it thrives on neglect and brings sculptural desert beauty into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"592\" data-start=\"443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"443\"\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"460\" data-start=\"457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"470\" data-start=\"460\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best. This cactus loves heat and direct light—outdoors in summer or in a sunny south-facing window indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"742\" data-start=\"594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"594\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the soil dry out completely between waterings. In winter, water very sparingly or not at all. Overwatering is its biggest enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"760\" data-start=\"744\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in 20–30°C. Can tolerate cooler temps down to around 5°C if kept dry, but it’s not frost-hardy—bring indoors before freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1007\" data-start=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"910\" data-start=\"898\"\u003ePotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our \u003cem data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"915\"\u003eSavvy Succa\u003c\/em\u003e mix is ideal—gritty, fast-draining, and designed for drought-tolerant roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1195\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003eHot tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows slowly but steadily with the right light. May bloom with large white flowers once mature—usually at night! Handle with care—spines are sharp and stems are delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1214\" data-start=\"1197\"\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Studio","offers":[{"title":"8.5cm","offer_id":58129839817091,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/9697\/7440\/files\/IMG_7598.jpg?v=1779879349","url":"https:\/\/plant.studio\/products\/cereus-peruvianus-monstrosus-monstrous-apple-cactus","provider":"Plant Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}