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Peruvian Apple Cactus
Comfrey
About Comfrey and Peruvian Apple Cactus


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  
Type
Cactus  
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil  
Europe, Russia  
Types
Cereus repandus  
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)  
Number of Varieties
50  
99+
2  
99+
Habitat
Desert  
Cold Regions, stream banks  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15  
6-11  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
-  
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24  
21,22  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
300.00 cm  
99+
20.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow  
White, Light Pink  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Pink, Red  
Orange Red  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Red, Green, Copper  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Green, Blue Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green, Blue Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed  
Oval  
Thorns
Yes  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Root Division, Transplanting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season  
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  
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  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Stem spot  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Shallow soil, Sun  
Facts
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  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies  
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators  
Allergy
-  
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds  
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Leaves, Twigs  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
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  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus  
Symphytum asperum  
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus  
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort  
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus  
Blackwort  
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus  
Blackwort  
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus  
Blackwort  
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus  
Blackwort  
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος  
Blackwort  
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana  
Blackwort  
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus  
Blackwort  
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus  
Blackwort  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Caryophyllidae  
Lamiales  
Family
Cactaceae  
Boraginaceae  
Genus
Cereus  
Symphytum  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Cereeae  
-  
Subfamily
Cactoideae  
Boraginoideae  
Number of Species
6  
35  
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Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Comfrey

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

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Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Comfrey

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

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Comfrey Physical Information

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Comfrey are as follows:

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Comfrey

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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