Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus
  
Tree
  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
  
Dark Salmon, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
  
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Bark, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
  
CAESALPINIA echinata
  
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
  
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
  
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
  
Brazilwood Tree
  
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
  
Brasil Baum
  
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
  
Brazilwood Arbre
  
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
  
Árbol de palo de brasil
  
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
  
brazilwood Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
  
Árvore de pau-brasil
  
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
  
brazylijskich Drzewo
  
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
  
Brazilwood ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllidae
  
Fabales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Cereus
  
Caesalpinia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cereeae
  
Caesalpinieae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Brazilwood
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Brazilwood Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Brazilwood are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Brazilwood
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.