Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
जरुल
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Königinblume
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cereus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Cereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pride of India
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pride of India Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pride of India are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pride of India
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.