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Peruvian Apple Cactus
Broomsedge
About Broomsedge and Peruvian Apple Cactus


What is
Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   
Type
Cactus   
Grass   
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil   
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas   
Types
Not Available   
Virginia water horehound   
Habitat
Desert   
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils   
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15   
5-8   
AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9 - 1   
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   
Habit
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
60.96 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
30.48 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow   
Not Available   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Pink, Red   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Light Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Orange, Tan, Brown   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Tan, Sandy Brown   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed   
Grass like   
Thorns
Yes   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   
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 Fall, Fall   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Pollution, Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water   
Average Water Needs, Medium   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
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   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
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   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   
Flower Petal Number
Double   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   
Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
Sometimes   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies   
Birds, Butterflies   
Allergy
Not Available   
Pollen   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Insignificant   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds   
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat   
Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Root, Seeds, Stem   
Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus   
ANDROPOGON virginicus   
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus   
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem   
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus   
Broomsedge grass   
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus   
broomsedge Gras   
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus   
broomsedge herbe   
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus   
hierba Broomsedge   
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος   
Broomsedge γρασίδι   
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana   
Broomsedge grama   
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus   
Broomsedge trawy   
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus   
Broomsedge herba   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   
Order
Caryophyllidae   
Cyperales   
Family
Cactaceae   
Poaceae   
Genus
Cereus   
Andropogon   
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Tribe
Cereeae   
Andropogoneae   
Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Panicoideae   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge. Peruvian Apple Cactus has thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Apple Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge

Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge Physical Information

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge are as follows:

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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