Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
-
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Hatiora
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Hatiora
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Hatiora
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Hatiora
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Hatiora
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
hatiora
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Hatiora
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Hatiora has thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora 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 Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Hatiora and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.