Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Lavender, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Phlox bifida
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Phlox bifida, Phlox
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Phlox bifida
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Phlox bifida
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Phlox bifida
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Phlox bifida
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Phlox bifida
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Phlox bifida
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Phlox bifida
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phlox bifida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida. Peruvian Apple Cactus has thorns and Phlox bifida doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Apple Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Phlox bifida 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 Phlox bifida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox bifida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Phlox bifida is Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox bifida is Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
- Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Phlox bifida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.