Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Cereus repandus
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Desert
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds
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, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Tangelo
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Tangelo
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Tangelo
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Tangelo
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Tangelo
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tangelo
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tangelo Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tangelo are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tangelo
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.