Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval Spiny Leaves
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX opaca
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Christmas Holly
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
American Holly
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
American Holly
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
American Holly
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
American Holly
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
American Holly
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
American Holly
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
American Holly
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
American Holly
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus. American Holly has thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also American Holly does not have fragrant flowers. American Holly has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
American Holly flower color: White
American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of American Holly and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.