| Family Name | Cactaceae |
| Scientific name | Cereus peruvianus Monstrosus |
| Common name | Monster cactus, Curiosity Plant |
| Growth habit | Grow in drought tolerant landscapes. hardy and fast-growing. |
| Leaf | Branches from the base, clumps up to 15β in diameter, and stems upward up to 7β in diameter. Medium green & Blue in colour. Irregularly broken crests and knobs. |
| Flower | blooms nightly, producing near white flowers that are very fragrant. from June to September. |
| Fruit | red or yellow color. fruit opens up exposing an edible white or rosy pulp. Mature in fall. |
| More to learn | The origin is in Peru in South America. They are effective as container plants especially when included in rock gardens or with other cacti. Can tolerate colder climates and is fire resistant. Try not to water too much in winter to prevent root rot. |
| Properties | No properties. |
| Treats | No treats. |
| Reference | CactiGuide.com CactiForum Worldwide Exotics, inc. Plant-care |