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About Joshua Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  
Type
Cactus  
Cactus or Succulent, Tree  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil  
Southwestern United States, Mexico  
Types
Not Available  
Not Available  
Habitat
Desert  
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15  
6-10  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
12-7  
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24  
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
300.00 cm  
99+
610.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow  
White, Ivory  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Not Available  
Fruit Color
Pink, Red  
Light Green  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Gray Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Gray Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Gray Green, Dark Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed  
Linear  
Thorns
Yes  
Yes  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Slow  
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  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
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, No fertilizers needed  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Brown Spots, Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Double  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies  
Not Available  
Allergy
Not Available  
Not Available  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Decorating walls  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available  
Not Available  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds  
Not Available  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Not Available  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes  
Not Available  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus  
YUCCA brevifolia  
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus  
yucca palm tree yucca palm tree yucca  
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus  
Joshua Tree  
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus  
Joshua Tree  
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus  
Joshua Tree  
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus  
Árbol de Joshua  
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος  
Joshua Tree  
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana  
Joshua Tree  
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus  
Joshua Tree  
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus  
Joshua ligno  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Caryophyllidae  
Asparagales  
Family
Cactaceae  
Agavaceae  
Genus
Cereus  
Yucca  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Tribe
Cereeae  
Not Available  
Subfamily
Cactoideae  
Not Available  
Number of Species
Not Available  
50  
99+
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Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Joshua Tree

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

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Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Joshua Tree

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

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Joshua Tree Physical Information

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Joshua Tree are as follows:

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Joshua Tree

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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