Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus
  
Fruit
  
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Northern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Egg-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Budding, Grafting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
  
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
  
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking 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
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
  
PRUNUS dulcis
  
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
  
Almond, Sweet Almond
  
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
  
मीठा बादाम
  
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
  
Süße Mandel
  
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
  
Amande douce
  
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
  
Almendra dulce
  
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
  
Sweet Almond
  
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
  
Amêndoas doces
  
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
  
słodkich migdałów
  
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
  
Almond Pulchra
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllidae
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Cereus
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Cereeae
  
Amygdaleae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweet Almond
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweet Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.