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Simpson's Prickly Apple, Simpson's Apple Cactus, Queen-of-the-Night

Harrisiasimpsonii

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Family

Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Harrisia (hair-RIS-ee-uh)

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Species

simpsonii (simp-SON-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Cereus gracilis var. simpsonii

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

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neutral

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Simpson's Prickly Apple, Simpson's Apple Cactus, Queen-of-the-Night

Harrisiasimpsonii

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