Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Grace McDade, Jurmag1
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in late fall, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Leaf spot, Scale, Spot anthracnose, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Magnolia × soulangeana
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
saucer magnolia
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
saucer magnolia
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
saucer magnolia
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
saucer magnolia
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
saucer magnolia
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
saucer magnolia
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
saucer magnolia
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
saucer magnolia
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
saucer magnolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Not Available
Family
Cactaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Cereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia. Peruvian Apple Cactus has thorns and Saucer Magnolia doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Apple Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saucer Magnolia 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 Saucer Magnolia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saucer Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Saucer Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saucer Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Saucer Magnolia height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Saucer Magnolia flower color: Pink and Violet
- Saucer Magnolia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Saucer Magnolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saucer Magnolia pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saucer Magnolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.