Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Glossy Abelia
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Abelia Glossy
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Glossy Abelia and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Glossy Abelia and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Glossy Abelia 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.