Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Cactus
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
South America
Types
Not Available
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
ANANAS
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Pineapple
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
अनानास
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Ananas
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Ananas
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Piña
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Abacaxi
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Ananas
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Bromeliales
Family
Cactaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pineapple
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pineapple Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pineapple are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pineapple
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.