Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Cereus repandus
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Zeder
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Encens Cedar
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Cupressaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Incense Cedar and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar 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.