Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Dry root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Madagascar palm
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Madagaskarpalme
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Pachypodium de Madagascar
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Palma de Madagascar
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Pachypodium
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Pachypodium
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Mandacaru
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllidae
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cereeae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Madagascar palm
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Madagascar palm is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Madagascar palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar palm is Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Madagascar palm Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Madagascar palm physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Madagascar palm are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Madagascar palm flower color: White
- Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Madagascar palm
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Madagascar palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Madagascar palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.