Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Does not require regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Macaw
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Ara
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
ara
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
guacamayo
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
μακώ
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
arara
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
ara
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Ara
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw. Peruvian Apple Cactus has thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Apple Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Macaw 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 Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Macaw season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw 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 Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.