Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, 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
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
MILIUM effusum
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Milium effusum
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Wald-Flattergras
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
millet étalé
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
effusum milium
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
milium effusum
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
milium effusum
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
prosownica rozpierzchła
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
milium effusum
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllidae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Milium Effusum does not have fragrant flowers. Milium Effusum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Milium Effusum flower color: Not Available
Milium Effusum leaf color: Green and Light Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Milium Effusum and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Milium Effusum 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 Milium Effusum 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.