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About Peruvian Apple Cactus and Cleistocactus

Peruvian Apple Cactus
Cleistocactus
About Cleistocactus and Peruvian Apple Cactus


What is
Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   
Type
Cactus   
Cactus   
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil   
Central America, South America, Brazil   
Types
Not Available   
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus   
Habitat
Desert   
Not Available   
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15   
12-15   
AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
12-10   
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow   
Red, Orange, Salmon   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Pink, Red   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed   
Succulent   
Thorns
Yes   
Yes   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Not Available   
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   
Spring, Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water   
Reduce watering in winter   
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   
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers   
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Yes   
Flower Petal Number
Double   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   
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   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Bold   
Bold   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
No   
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies   
Hummingbirds   
Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
No   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds   
No Medicinal Use   
Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Whole plant   
Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Florist trade and landscaping, 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   
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus   
CLEISTOCACTUS   
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus   
Cleistocactus   
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus   
Cleistocactus   
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus   
Cleistocactus   
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus   
Cleistocactus   
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus   
Cleistocactus   
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος   
Cleistocactus   
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana   
Cleistocactus   
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus   
Kleistokaktus   
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus   
Cleistocactus   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Caryophyllidae   
Caryophyllales   
Family
Cactaceae   
Cactaceae   
Genus
Cereus   
Cleistocactus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Tribe
Cereeae   
Trichocereeae   
Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Cactoideae   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Cleistocactus

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

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Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Cleistocactus

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

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Cleistocactus Physical Information

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Cleistocactus are as follows:

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Cleistocactus

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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