Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Cereus repandus
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Habitat
Desert
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
árbol del pan
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cereeae
Artocarpeae
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Breadfruit
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Breadfruit Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Breadfruit are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Breadfruit
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.