Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cereus repandus
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Desert
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Red Buckeye
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Red Buckeye
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Buckeye
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.