Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Araucariaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Norfolk Island Pine and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Norfolk Island Pine 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.