Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
ADENIUM obesum
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Sabi star, Impala lily
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Wüstenrose
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Desert Rose
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Rosa del desierto
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Rosa do Deserto
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Kwiat pustyni
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Desert resurrexit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cereeae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Desert Rose
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Desert Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Desert Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Desert Rose Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Desert Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Desert Rose are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Desert Rose flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Desert Rose leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Desert Rose
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Desert Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, 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 Desert Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
