Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Cereus repandus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Hydrangea
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Hortensie
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Hortensia
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Hortênsia
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Hortensja
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia. Peruvian Apple Cactus has thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Apple Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like and Batavia 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Batavia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Batavia is Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.