Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Cactus
Origin
Canary Islands
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
California Giant, Lilliput, Envy
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Rose
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AEONIUM haworthii
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Pinwheel Aeonium, Haworth's aeonium
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Pinwheel
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Windrad
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
moulinet
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Molinillo
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
pinwheel
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Pinwheel
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Wiatraczek
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Pinwheel
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Pinwheel doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Pinwheel does not have fragrant flowers. Pinwheel has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinwheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pinwheel is Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinwheel is Slightly Acidic and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pinwheel height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Pinwheel flower color: Pink and Yellow green
Pinwheel leaf color: Light Green and Rose
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Pinwheel and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinwheel pruning is done 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 Pinwheel 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.