Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Australia
Types
Cereus repandus
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Desert
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
-
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
नीलगिरी
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Eukalyptus
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Eucalipto
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Eucalipto
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Tribe
Cereeae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eucalyptus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Eucalyptus
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.