Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus
Origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, Grassland
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pain killer
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEMOPHILA menziesii
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Baby Blue Eyes
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
bébé yeux bleus usine
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
bebé ojos azules planta
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
bebê olhos azuis planta
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
baby blue eyes plant
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Caryophyllidae
Family
Boraginaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Hydrophylloideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Baby Blue Eyes Plant and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant 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.