Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Rosa nutkana
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Nootka गुलाब
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Nootka Rose
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Rosa nutkana
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Nootka rose
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Rosa nutkana
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Nootka rose
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Nootka róży
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Rosa nutkana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Nootka rose
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Nootka rose is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Nootka rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nootka rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Nootka rose Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Nootka rose physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Nootka rose are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
- Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Nootka rose
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Nootka rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.