Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrub
Cactus
Origin
Laos, Southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not available
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa laevigata
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Cherokee Rose
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Cherokee rose
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Die Cherokee-Rose
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Le rosier des Cherokees
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
rosa cherokee
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Cherokee rose
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Cherokee rose
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Cherokee rose
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Cherokee rose
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Cherokee Rose has thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Cherokee Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Cherokee Rose has allergic reactions like Rash and Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Rash. 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 Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherokee Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherokee Rose is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherokee Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cherokee Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Cherokee Rose flower color: White
Cherokee Rose leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Cherokee Rose and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose 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.