Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Laurus nobilis
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Echter Lorbeer
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Loureiro
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Laurales
Family
Cactaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cereeae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweetbay
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweetbay Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweetbay are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweetbay
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.