Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Yellow
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Hatiora
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Hatiora
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Hatiora
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Hatiora
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Hatiora
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
hatiora
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cereeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora. Peruvian Apple Cactus has thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Apple Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like and Hatiora 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 Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora pruning is done 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.