Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Cereus repandus
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Desert
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Octopus tree
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Octopus Tree
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.