Peruvian Apple Cactus

Firewheel

About Peruvian Apple Cactus and Firewheel

Peruvian Apple Cactus

Firewheel

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Cactus

Shrub

Origin

South America, Argentina, Brazil

Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Cereus repandus

Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta

Number of Varieties

502

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Habitat

Desert

Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-15-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow

Yellow, Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Red

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Toothed

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Never Over-water

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus

GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'

Common Name

Peruvian Apple Cactus

Firewheel

In Hindi

Peruvian Apple cactus

Firewheel

In German

Peruanische Apple-Kaktus

Feuerrad

In French

Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus

Firewheel

In Spanish

Peruana de Apple Cactus

Firewheel

In Greek

Του Περού μήλο κάκτος

Firewheel

In Portuguese

Cactus a Apple peruana

Firewheel

In Polish

Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus

Firewheel

In Latin

Apple Peruviani Cactus

Firewheel

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllidae

Asterales

Family

Cactaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Cereus

Gaillardia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots

Tribe

Cereeae

Embryophyta

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

625

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Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Firewheel

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

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Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Firewheel

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

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Firewheel Physical Information

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Firewheel are as follows:

Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Firewheel

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.