Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Desert, Hot climate regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Common Name
Peruvian Apple Cactus
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
In Hindi
Peruvian Apple cactus
Zaragosa
In German
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
Zaragoza
In French
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
Saragosse
In Spanish
Peruana de Apple Cactus
Zaragoza
In Greek
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
Σαραγόσα
In Portuguese
Cactus a Apple peruana
Zaragoza
In Polish
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
Saragossa
In Latin
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Caesaraugusta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Chordata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllidae
Squamata
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Colubrinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Zaragosa
Season and care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian Apple Cactus and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Zaragosa Physical Information
Peruvian Apple Cactus and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Zaragosa are as follows:
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Zaragosa
Care of Peruvian Apple Cactus and Zaragosa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.