Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus
Origin
-
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Bearded Iris
Cereus repandus
Habitat
meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Plants
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Apollo'
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Dutch Iris
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Dutch Iris
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Dutch Iris
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Dutch Iris
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Dutch Iris
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Dutch Iris
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Dutch Iris
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Dutch Iris
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Dutch Iris and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Dutch Iris and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Dutch Iris and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dutch Iris season is Spring and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dutch Iris and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Dutch Iris and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dutch Iris and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Dutch Iris and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Dutch Iris and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris 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.