Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Cereus repandus
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Desert
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
echinocactus
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
echinocactus
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
echinocactus
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
echinocactus
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Echinocactus
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Echinocactus
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cereus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Echinocactus
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Echinocactus Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Echinocactus are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Echinocactus
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.