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Two years ago, we showed you how to take a cutting from a mature cactus. Today we are excited to finally be tasting our first fruit off of one of those cuttings! The Peruvian Apple cactus is a columnar type of cactus from the Cereus cactus family that produces a thornless, tasty edible fruit! After blooming a big, beautiful white flower overnight, if pollination occurs, then two months later the fruit is ready to be enjoyed! With a flavor and texture similar to dragonfruit, we love this easy-to-grow cactus fruit and think that every desert yard needs to grow one! Have you tried a Peruvian Apple cactus fruit? What is your favorite edible cactus? Let us know in the comments!