Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Russia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Oxlip
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
δακράκι
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Oxlip
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Oxlip
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxlip and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Oxlip and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Oxlip and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Oxlip and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and 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 Oxlip 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.