Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants, Succulent
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Cooper’s ice plant
Hardy yellow
Starburst
Hardy white
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Coastal Regions, Mountain tops, Stream side, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Needs less watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Diuretic, Dysentry, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Ice Plant, Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Ice Plant
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Eis-Anlage
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Ice Plant
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Planta de hielo
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Plant Ice
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Planta de gelo
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Ice roślin
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Ice plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Cereus
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Ice Plant
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Ice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Ice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Ice Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ice Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Ice Plant Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Ice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ice Plant height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Ice Plant are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Ice Plant flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Peach
- Ice Plant leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Ice Plant
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Ice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ice Plant pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ice Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.