Queen of the night: Part 1

Queen of the night (Cereus jamacaru), also called the Peruvian apple cactus, is a large, upright-growing, cylindrical cactus species endemic to South America. Because of its attractive shape, large, white flowers and edible fruit, it is a popular ornamental plant in many South African gardens, from where it may spread into the surrounding veld, threatening the natural vegetation.

is a perennial succulent tree that reaches between 6m and 7m