Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cereus repandus
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Habitat
Desert
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Do Not 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
CAPSICUM annuum 'Admiral'
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Admiral Pepper, Bell Pepper
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Paprika
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
poivron
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Pimiento
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Πιπεριά
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Pimentão
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
papryka
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Bell Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllidae
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Bell Pepper
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Bell Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Bell Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bell Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bell Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bell Pepper is Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Bell Pepper Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Bell Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bell Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Bell Pepper are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Bell Pepper flower color: White
- Bell Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Bell Pepper
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Bell Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bell Pepper 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 Bell Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.