Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Cereus repandus
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Desert
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Rotkohl
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Cabbage
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.