This Cactus (Cereus repandus, commonly called Apple Cactus) was here when I bought the house seven months ago. I've never liked thorny plants and contemplated yanking this thing from the garden. I had a friend who thought they wanted it but changed there mind ... now it's kind of growing on me so I guess it will stay for awhile. It's a nocturnal bloomer and the flowers only last one night ... fragrance is nice!