Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Cactus
Origin
-
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Toothed
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
candelabro
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
candelabro
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
candelabro
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
candelabro
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
candelabro
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
candelabro
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
candelabro
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
candelabro
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
candelabro
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Candelabro has thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like and Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like . 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 Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Candelabro and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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.