Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
pinkroot
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Spigelia
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Spigelia
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Spigelia
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Spigelia
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Spigelia
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Spigelia
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Loganiceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Pinkroot and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinkroot and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Pinkroot and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Pinkroot and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Pinkroot and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.