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About Scarlet Oak and Peruvian Apple Cactus


What is

Life Span
Annual   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus   
Tree   

Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Desert   
Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15   
5-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-4   

Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm   
99+
1,830.00 cm   
22

Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Pink, Red   
Brown, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Red, Crimson, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Toothed   
Oval, Bristle-tipped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

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   
Early Spring, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Never Over-water   
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Double   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds   
Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Seeds   

Other Uses
Showy Purposes   
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   
Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus   
QUERCUS coccinea   

Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus   
Scarlet Oak   

In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus   
Scarlet Oak   

In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus   
Scarlet Oak   

In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus   
Scarlet Oak   

In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus   
Scarlet roble   

In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος   
Scarlet Oak   

In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana   
Scarlet Oak   

In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus   
Scarlet Oak   

In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus   
Quercus coccinea   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllidae   
Fagales   

Family
Cactaceae   
Fagaceae   

Genus
Cereus   
Quercus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Cereeae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak? We provide you with everything About Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak. Peruvian Apple Cactus has thorns and Scarlet Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian Apple Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak

Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak Physical Information

Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak are as follows:

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak

Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scarlet Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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