Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mexico
Habitat
Desert
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
tabardillo
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
tabardillo
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
tabardillo
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
tabardillo
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Tabardillo
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Tabardillo
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tabardillo
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tabardillo Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tabardillo are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tabardillo
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.