Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Central America, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Woods Rose
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Woods Rose
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Woods Rose
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Woods Rose
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Woods Rose
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Woods Rose
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Woods Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllidae
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Woods Rose
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Woods Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Woods Rose Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Woods Rose are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Woods Rose
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.